#KnowYourRoll This National Tire Safety Week
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has kicked off National Tire Safety Week with the new “Know Your Roll” theme.
VIDEO: Replacing TPMS Components Along With The Tire
Andrew Markel explains the importance of replacing TPMS components along with any tire replacement to the integrity and safety of the vehicle.
VIDEO: Let’s Talk Medium-Duty Truck Tire Spec’ing
The two most important variables to consider are the specific application of the vehicle and weight considerations. Beyond that, gross vehicle weight rating and ride-height requirement, along with durability, traction and climate considerations should all be taken into account.
Shocks, Struts And Tires: What Is The Wear Connection?
The role of ride control and tires becomes even more critical on vehicles equipped with ABS, traction control and stability control systems. As in an emergency lane-change situation, the driver can now steer under panic braking. This means that weight transfer and vehicle pitch can be even more extreme.
Tips For Maintaining Commercial Tires This Winter
Tire inspection should begin with tread depth measurements across the complete tread surface. It is best to measure tread depth in two locations, usually 180 degrees apart.
Tire & Wheel Service Equipment: Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Tire and wheel service covers a range of items that provide opportunities for shops to enhance their profitability. These include wheel alignment, tire mounting, balancing, rotation and inspection, and flat repair.
T2 Top 10: Tire Wear Patterns
A tire can tell you a lot about your vehicle. Here are the 10 most common wear patterns and what causes them.
Goodyear Announces Intelligent Tire Trial
Goodyear announced it is equipping Tesloop, a city-to-city mobility service that exclusively uses Tesla electric vehicles, with wireless sensors in its tires to improve overall tire management and maximize uptime for its growing fleet.
Ken Block’s Tire Safety Tips
What’s on Ken Block’s “To-Do” list? Floss daily, exercise regularly and check tires monthly. And while you should already be checking your tires every month, what better month to make it a habit than National Tire Safety Week. This year National Tire Safety Week runs from May 28-June 3. In partnership with Toyo Tire USA
Deciphering A Tire Sidewall
Federal regulations require most of that information to be branded on the sidewall, though not all of the markings are included on every tire. Let’s take a look at the markings and their meanings.
