Tech Tip: Brushing Up on Tire Math Basics Minimizes Customer Headaches
Given the thousands of options available, it has become more than a little difficult to keep up with tire math. Vehicle makers have presented dealers with the opportunity to stock more SKUs than ever before – and that trend continues.
Tech Tip: Do 2WD, 4WD and AWD Vehicles Need Different Tire Solutions?
I live in the snow belt, so I am well used to those days when a simple 45-minute drive to, say, take the kids to the circus can become a frightening eight-hour return trip. Around here, two hours of clowns and elephants is long enough for Mother Nature to hammer us with two feet of "partly cloudy." And, living in Ohio means road-clearing crews are usually hours behind the bell. But, that’s another story.
TRW/Goodyear Create Enhanced Electronic Stability Control System
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have announced the joint development of a new system that will automatically adjust the performance parameters of a vehicle’s electronic stability control (ESC) system based on the dimensions and other characteristics of the vehicle’s tires.
How Tread Design Impacts Wear, Traction, and Noise
When delving into the world of tread designs, one thing that is always fascinating is the size of the contact patch through which the tread design must roll. On an average-size passenger car tire, the contact patch is about the size of a 4×6-inch postcard. In total, all four contact patches reach about the size
Driveshaft Diagnostics
The big challenge with late-model vehicles is the diversity of driveshafts.
Mercedes 4MATIC Diagnostics
The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel drive (AWD) systems have been around for a while now.
KYB Announces Maintenance-Based Fall Promo
KYB is encouraging consumers to replace worn shocks and struts by offering $50 back on eligible purchases.
Trailer Brakes and Bearings
From trailer brakes to wheel bearings, there are plenty of ways that your customer’s trailer can add to the profitability of your operation.
Pittsburgh Shop Owner Finds It’s Easy Being Green
Pittsburgh’s Baum Blvd. Automotive strives for professional work using the best sustainable practices.
The SUV & CUV Tire Megatrend
Larger rim diameters and greater consumer expectations have further complicated a complex tire market.
