Hankook Tire Announces ‘Great Winter Promotion’
Customers who purchase four or more tires from select lines during the promotion period will be eligible for a rebate.
Maintenance Matters: A Tire In Winter
In much of the country, all-season tires are the go-to choice for drivers. They offer reliable, consistent performance in a variety of road conditions. However, increasingly, “all-weather” tires are becoming the popular choice.
Pirelli Goes #Below44 Degrees With Launch Of Winter Driving Awareness Campaign
The 44-day campaign, #Below44, is designed to educate consumers on why winter tires are critical for anyone who lives in an environment where the temperature regularly drops below 44 degrees.
Nexen Tires Debuts Nexen Hero Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon At SEMA
The Nexen Hero Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon will be given away to a well-deserving U.S. military veteran during the week of Dec. 16 as part of the Nexen Hero III program.
Tips For Winter TPMS Service
The installation of snow tires can throw a monkey wrench into your service opportunities this winter if you’re not accustomed to dealing with TPMS.
ABS: Why Winter Is Hard On Your ABS Brake System
Rock salt and deicing brines can corrode brake lines. Automakers have tried galvanization, polymer coatings and physical barriers to stop this corrosion, but these surfaces can’t prevent age and the pecking of road debris from causing corrosion.
Snow Tires And TPMS
The time to change to and from summer to winter tires is both a regional and personal decision. Whenever it takes place, a changeover brings with it a need for consumers to make some decisions. The decision to purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.
Send Us Your Winter Beater!
The more unique the car, the better. An all-wheel-drive Chrysler minivan from the 1990s is the Bentley of winter beaters. A Saturn is a good choice, but they might be too common for some. There are also those crazy choices that showcase the driver’s skills and tolerance to adversity, like a Pontiac Fiero, Mazda Miata or Mercury Capri convertible.
Winter Air Ride Diagnostics
To the untrained technician, a winter air ride problem might lead you down the path thinking there is a leak in the system. However, chances are there are no detectable leaks. These types of faults are usually set by parameters from the air ride module for a certain action to cause an expected result. Think of it as an EVAP system.
Old Man Winter Is No Match For Winter Wipers
For clear visibility, driving safety and wiping performance, wiper blades should be replaced at the first sign of trouble. The best recommendation for your customers is to have their wiper blades inspected every six months and changed at least once each year. And, if they drive many wintertime miles, suggest that they invest in a