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Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP (for zero pressure) tires are standard on the 2009 Corvette ZR1.
May 12, 2009

Will run-flats take over at OE?  

More than 115 years after John Seiberling patented a puncture-resistant tire, the automotive industry is still trying to develop a maintenance-free tire. Run-flat tires offer a short-term solution; they aren’t puncture proof, but you can drive on them without air and without damaging the wheel.

Tags: Run-flat tires, Run-flats, tire technology

March 25, 2009

Get a grip on traction  

Traction controls the propelling, cornering and braking of a vehicle through the friction of the tire treads and the road surface, hence providing safety. The field of traction is complex, particularly when considering the road/tire/vehicle/driver system interactions involved.

Tags: Bajer, tire safety, tire technology, tire traction, tire/vehicle system

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Due to current economic conditions, many consumers today are delaying tire replacement, sometimes to the point that the steel cord belts are exposed.
November 1, 2008

Tread wear resistance  

This is the third in a series of articles about tire design by Jacques Bajer, president of Tire Systems Engineering Inc. In the first, he analyzed the causes of tire structural integrity degradation. In the second, he explained how tire rolling resistance affects vehicle fuel consumption.

Tags: Bajer, tire safety, tire technology, tire wear

The Advanced ID RF 5000 scanner for medium truck, light truck and passenger tires is a simple device. It will do everything needed in most cases. However, for fleet use, you also will need the Fast Check tools in order to automate as much of the data collecting as possible for the tire tech.
November 1, 2008

RFID and the tire industry  

In tires, radio-frequency identification (RFID) is used for inventory tracking and management. RFID consists of a tiny radio transmitter (high technology transponder) and chip that are placed inside a tire or on the outside sidewall. This transponder/chip assembly can be interrogated by a scanner that contacts it using the correct frequency and protocol.

Tags: RFID, tire technology

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Selecting the correct tool to match the skill level of your technicians is critical to your shop’s success in TPMS service. And remember, a higher level of technician quality is necessary to service imported vehicles.
November 1, 2008

Knowledge is power  

When the editors of Modern Tire Dealer asked me to revisit the subject of electronic tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) relearn tools, I originally set out to author a comprehensive review of the latest technology with all of the features and benefits. Then I had an epiphany while addressing the Tire Dealer Association of Canada (TDAC) convention attendees in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Tags: Rohlwing, tire pressure monitoring system, tire service, tire technology, TPMS

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