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May 16, 2012

Why performance balancing should be dynamic

Yesterday's high performance tires, by comparison, are today's broad-line tires. Today's high and ultra-high performance tires are engineering marvels.

Tags: Hank Feldman, Kevin Keefe, Kevin Rohlwing, Mounting and balancing, Performance Plus Tire, Plus-sizing, Tire Industry Association, TPMS, UHP tires

May 8, 2012

JMK debuts J-Match REMOTE QR code service

JMK Computerized Tire Dealer Information System has released J-Match REMOTE, a low-cost, stand-alone, Web-based service that allows users of smartphones and tablets to access their purchase history, see current coupon specials, see maintenance services due now and to make an appointment for service.

April 24, 2012

B&J plans a 'Quality Plus' presentation at Reifen

B&J Rocket America Inc. will launch a multi-point quality program at the upcoming Reifen 2012 International Trade Fair. The show will be held June 5-8 in Messe Essen, Germany.

Tags: Andreas Müller, Reifen 2012, Todd Hart, Trade show

<p>This is a screen shot of the Hankook Empowerment Training Program Broadline Training module.</p>
April 24, 2012

Hankook wants to empower its dealers

As part of its ongoing efforts to provide its dealer partners with up-to-date product information and education, Hankook Tire America Corp. has updated its Empowerment Online Training Program.

Tags: Hankook Dynapro, Hankook Ventus, Henry Kopacz, Training, Winter tires

March 7, 2012

TIA begins regular webinar series

Starting today, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is initiating a twice monthly online webinar series to help its current and future members learn how to stay ahead of the competition.

Tags: Insurance, Tire Industry Association, TPMS, Wilson Beach

January 25, 2012

TIA 'powers' new TPMS Manager software

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) and Tiremetrix LCC have launched a new enhanced version of the Tiremetrix TPMS management software, TPMS Manager. The new product will be called TPMS Manager Powered by TIA.

Tags: Joe Donehue, Kevin Rohlwing, Software, Tire Industry Association, TPMS Manager, Training

January 19, 2012

Gateway Tire makes the switch to zinc

The Gateway Tire & Service Middle Tennessee Region has decided to switch their wheel weight inventories over to a non-lead solution.

Tags: Gateway Tire & Service, Going green, Perfect Equipment, zinc wheel weights

January 13, 2012

2012 vehicle lifting guide now available

The Automotive Lift Institute Inc. (ALI) has released the 2012 edition of its “Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts.”

Tags: ALI, Automotive Lift Institute, Lifts

<p>Stephen Bearden, left,, AIA Chairman, presents the "2011 AIA Award for  Best New Product for Import Cars or Trucks" for the company's VDO  REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensor to Helmut Ernst (center) and  Steve Landis of Continental Corp.<strong></strong></p>
December 22, 2011

VDO TPMS sensor wins AIA award at AAPEX

The VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensor was named the "Best New Product for Import Cars or Trucks" in the 2011 Automotive International Industry (AIA) Awards competition.

Tags: 2011 AAPEX, Award, Steve Landis, TPMS

<p>REDI-Sensors can be used by themselves or in combination with OE sensors on a vehicle.</p>
November 30, 2011

Continental adds to VDO REDI-Sensor coverage

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has added to the list of vehicles covered by its VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensors.

Tags: OE, Service bays, Technicians, TPMS

November 20, 2011

Hunter receives technology innovation award

Earlier this year, Frost & Sullivan Inc. singled out Hunter Engineering Co. for high praise. The business research and consulting firm presented Hunter with its 2011 North American Technology Innovation Award.

Tags: Award, Frost & Sullivan, Hunter HawkEye, Tire service equipment

November 15, 2011

Mitchell 1 teams up with O'Reilly Auto Parts

Mitchell 1 reports its Manager/ManagerPlus shop management software was recently named the preferred management system of choice by O’Reilly Auto Parts.

Tags: Mitchell 1, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Software

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