Seventh Annual National Tire Safety Week to Take Place in April
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) announced that the Seventh Annual National Tire Safety Week will be held April 20-26, 2008. The annual event is an initiative of the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s "Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART" program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn the simple steps they can take to ensure that their tires are in good working condition.
One in Five Drivers Does Not Properly Check Tire Pressure, Says RMA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that about one in every three cars has a significantly under inflated tire and that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year as a result of low tire pressure-related crashes.
The Science Behind Speed Ratings
Speed ratings from A to Z were developed to help control the safe performance of tires at standardized speeds.
New Michelin Line Promises Safety, Long Life and Fuel Savings
The tiremaker said its new Michelin Defender line “speaks directly” to consumer desire for a safer, longer-lasting, more fuel-efficient tire. It will replace both the Michelin Harmony and HydroEdge lines.
Management: With Vehicle Downsizing, Large Wheels are Tough to Sell
A few years ago, you could buy a 20-inch chrome-plated wheel from China for $125. Now that the Chinese government has reduced or removed subsidies to those wheel manufacturers and the U.S. dollar has lost value, those days are about gone. This article was planned a year ago, but I had no idea how much of an impact the economic climate was going to have on ….
TPMS: What are Dealers Doing?
Service shops aren’t the only ones concerned about TPMS these days. Auto dealers, also, are handling an increasing number of TPMS-equipped vehicles in their service bays. While there’s strong competition for vehicle service, TPMS is forcing both auto and tire dealers to cope with a new side dish on their service menus. The common thread,
SEMA Show Provides an Up-Close and Personal Experience for Industry Professionals
The upcoming SEMA Show, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2005, in Las Vegas, will provide show attendees with a unique interactive experience unparalleled in the automotive industry.