With Changing Technology, OE Focus, Do Old Winter Tire ‘Standards’ Need Updating?
What exactly is a “winter tire?” The answer is much more complicated than you might think, and begs even more questions. Like: When is a “winter tire” not a “winter tire?” Or: What makes an “all-season tire” an “all-season tire?” These questions lead directly to the concept of providing consumers with a proper and correct tire that will allow them to safely navigate harsh winter road conditions.
SafeShop: Winter Comes Every Year
Seasons change every year, and yet people are surprised and suffer losses because of this predictable change.
Millions Rolling on Bald Tires: RMA Report
A survey of more than 7,000 vehicles revealed that more than 11 percent had at least one bald tire, which can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in wet weather conditions that frequently occur during fall and winter months.
Advance Auto Parts Offers Tips for Safe Holiday and Winter Travel
The holiday season is upon us and the last thing on your mind is getting your vehicle ready for the winter to come. You have a long list of people to shop for, food to prepare and decorations to hang. But in order to accomplish most of these tasks you rely on our vehicle, which is a necessity especially during the holiday season. Even if you are not traveling, your friends and family most likely are, so Advance Auto Parts would like to offer some tips for winterizing your vehicle in ….
Tech Tip: Performance Still Most Important in Today’s Tires
During a long career in the tire biz, I’ve seen a few tires that simply didn’t look right. Once upon a time, a tire company rolled out a cantilevered sidewall that looked as strange to me as it must have appeared to would-be tire buyers. It didn’t sell. Neither did a one-ply bias tire billed as being better than a two-ply bias tire. That was back in the pre-radial 1960s and consumers didn’t buy that line either.
NAPA Advises Drivers on How to Avoid Winter Driving Mishaps
A winter cold snap is bound to hit most of the country, which means harsh road conditions could be in store for drivers. While winter driving can be dangerous and stressful for all of those behind the wheel, most drivers can avoid or minimize accidents by following some basic "rules of the road" when it comes to driving in the winter elements.
ATEQ And Jeff Buckley Collaborate To Give Tools To Schools During National Car Care Month
This year, ATEQ and Buckley want to know why students need a VT36 in their classrooms in order to properly service winter tires.
Porsche Tech Tip: TPMS
Porsche TPMS systems use four antennas mounted in the wheel wells and a designated module for the tire pressure. The sensors use a 433mHz frequency. On most models, the menu will have the option for two sets of tires and sensor IDs for summer and winter tires.
Porsche TPMS
Porsche was the first manufacturer to use TPMS on a vehicle in 1986 for the 959 supercar.
TPMS In the Modern Age – How OEs Make Service Difficult
OE manufacturers have developed technologies to protect many vehicle networks from unauthorized access.
