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.
Tire Tech Tip: Selling Nitrogen can Pump up Profits
For the past five or so years, suppliers of nitrogen-inflation equipment have made serious claims. Compared to moisture- and dirt-laden compressed air, nitrogen – a dry, inert gas – runs cooler, does not permeate through rubber as quickly and does not cause rust to develop on steel cords, expensive wheels or tire pressure monitoring sensors. The result is better fuel economy, more consistent inflation pressure, longer tire life and increased safety, advocates say.
Tire Tech: Lead Weights Clearly on the Outs, but Timetable is Hazy
Despite rumblings from various industry bodies, the wheel-weight world will eventually become lead free. It will happen, but when? Europe has banned all lead wheel weights, and so has Japan. In fact, every automobile being imported to the U.S. from those ports are totally lead free.
Tire Tech: OEM Engineer Dispels (and Adds Fuel to) TPMS Myths
Myths are fine if you’re teaching mythology. However, they are a pain in the bay for the automotive aftermarket, especially when dealing with new components like tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). With every new technology, there are inherent learning, maintenance and problem-solving issues. Also, there are accompanying apprehensions and fears. Some concerns are valid; others would fall into the category of myths.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Present a New Service Opportunity
Changing technology always brings with it a need for new tools, and today’s new Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are no exception. In 2000, Congress passed legislation called the TREAD (Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation) Act in response to tire failures that were causing SUV rollovers. Many of these tire failures were blamed on
Police Arrest Pair in Michigan Tire Dumping Case
Two Howard City, MI, men were arrested Jan. 27 while allegedly pitching 89 tires into Lake County roadside ditches, and officials said they may be responsible for dumping up to 10,000 tires throughout West Michigan.
Tech Tip: Uncovering Tire Noise
By now you’ve probably become an expert at explaining the noise differences between a “mud” performance tire and one designed for "all-terrain" use. Tire lugs are dead giveaways. Even someone with trifocals can see the difference.
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Passion, People Drive Continental’s Travis Roffler
Travis Roffler, Continental Tire the Americas director of marketing, uses his passion to drive his career success.
Continental Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Founded in Hanover, Germany, in 1871, Continental now employs more than 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets.