The changes we are going to discuss in this month’s article and the next revolve around overcoming two major problems that have several contributing factors. The problems are having the necessary tires on hand and how to handle an out-of-stock situation.
Tags: Counter intelligence, Tire size proliferation, Wayne Williams
The 2007-10 Avalanche’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) displays tire pressures and tire locations on the vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC), one of the system’s many components. Other components include a Powertrain Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), a radio frequency transmitting pressure sensor in each tire/wheel assembly and a serial data circuit.
Tags: GM Avalanche, TPMS
If you encounter a Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager minivan (up to the 2002 model year) with the left front brake locking up, see if the right rear brake is locking up as well.
Tags: ABS codes, Nissan Quest, NVH
We first asked analyst Saul Ludwig to predict the future of the tire industry in our January 1973 “Facts Issue.” At the time, many independent tire dealers and investors were concerned about the growth of radial tires, and the proliferation of sizes.
Tags: Analysis, Ludwig Report, Saul Ludwig
Hire slow, fire fast. That business advice is as true now as when it was first conceived.
Since the start of OBD-II diagnostics, Toyota has used different ways of testing the evaporative emissions system for leaks. The most recent system, starting with 2005 model year, is used on many Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles. This system tests for leaks using an evaporative leak detection pump module that is mounted on the charcoal canister under the vehicle. The leak detection pump module reduces the total number of parts.
Tags: Engine Diagnostics, Service bays, Technicians, Underhood service
When the last round of tire price hikes were announced last September/October, natural rubber was selling at about $1.50/lb.; today it is at $2.20/lb. There are approximately four pounds of natural rubber in a consumer tire, so that means the cost of a tire to the manufacturer has increased $2.80 just from natural rubber alone in just three months!
Tags: Ludwig Report, Saul Ludwig
Mitsubishi’s vacuum pump-operated Auto-Cruise Control system is found on many makes and models covering a wide range of years. The system is turned on and off by depressing the auto cruise main switch. This will cause the cruise control indicator light to illuminate on the instrument cluster. Once the vehicle is above approximately 25 mph, the switch can be moved to the “Set” position. If the driver wants to increase speed, the switch can be moved to the “ACC” position.
Tags: Auto-Cruise, AutoFocus, Cruise control, Mitsubishi
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 VIN 6 engine, automatic transmission. Symptoms: Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) was flashing with code P0300. Scan data shows no misfires and no other codes. The vehicle history shows that the engine was overheated and driven until the engine stopped running. A used engine was installed. The shop replaced the oil pan, timing belt, water pump, thermostat and housing. They also swapped spark plugs and the coil pack.
Expectations were high going into last month’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Both SEMA and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), which hosted the first-ever Global Tire Expo — Powered by TIA as part of the 2010 SEMA Show, promised to deliver an event that more effectively met the needs of tire industry exhibitors and attendees.
Tags: Global Tire Expo, SEMA Show
Hankook Tire America Corp. bills itself as the fastest-growing tire manufacturer in the United States. The company is indeed expanding at a rapid clip.
Tags: Global Tie Expo, Hankook, SEMA Show
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is bringing new tires to market more rapidly than ever in an effort to shed its reputation as a “fast follower,” according to Chuck Yurkovich, Cooper vice president, global technical.
Tags: Cooper, Global Tire Expo, SEMA Show
Sentaida Group Co. Ltd. was born in Qingdao, Shandong, China, in 2008, during one of the most devastating recessions in United States history.
Tags: Global Tire Expo, SEMA Show, Sentaida
The market now has a universal, one-size-fits-all tire pressure sensor, says Carl Wacker, global vice president of sales and marketing for Schrader International.
Tags: Global Tire Expo, Schrader, SEMA Show, TPMS
Amidst all of the press conferences and announcements, new tires remained the heart of this year’s Global Tire Expo/Specialty Equipment Market Association Show.
Tags: BKT, Cooper, Falken, Global Tire Expo, Greenball, Hankook, Hercules, Lexani, SEMA Show, Vredestein
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo lived up to its name during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week. From Nov. 2-4, 2,074 exhibitors showcased the best they had to offer.
Tags: AAPEX, Bosch, Global Tire Expo, Interstate Battery, Monroe, SEMA Show
Thirty years have brought a lot of changes, a lot of choices, a lot of complexity, and it’s moving towards chaos.
Tags: Counter intelligence, Inventories, Wayne Williams
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Last year was challenging for Don Nebelsick, co-owner of Don’s Tire & Supply, a two-outlet farm tire dealership in Abilene, Kan.
Tags: Ag tires, Don Nebelsick, Farm tires
In just 10 years, the Michelin X One wide-base truck tire has gone from niche product status to widespread, mainstream acceptance, according to Michelin North America Inc. (MNA) officials.
Tags: Michelin, Wide-base truck tires, X One
Marangoni Tread North America has offered its Unitread flat precure product in North America for years, but only on an import-only basis.
Tags: Marangoni, MTNA, Retreading, Unitread
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