Hunter Engineering Co. and U.S. AutoForce are offering "an integrated tire inspection and quoting solution to our mutual auto dealer customers," according to Hunter officials.
Discount Tire's parent company, The Reinalt-Thomas Corp., is investing in automotive robotics and automation company RoboTire, which is creating robots to change tires in less than 15 minutes.
The Tire Industry Association is expanding its Advanced Hands-On Earthmover Tire Service training offerings for 2021, with in-person classes scheduled for September and December.
AME International has unveiled a new, impact-rated turbo socket set, the 68000 Socket Bro, which features a half-inch fitting that eliminates the need to change tools during the wheel fastening process.
Gaither Tool Co. has introduced the second generation of its Bead Bazooka tire bead seater, which is capable of handling "a huge range of tires," according to Gaither officials.
Tech Tire Repairs, a wholly owned company of Technical Rubber Co., is expanding on the success of its United States e-commerce website with delivery now available to Canadian customers.
Working on OTR tires is certainly outside the normal realm of tire and wheel service. The size and weight of the tires, rim components, bead breakers, and other tools and equipment add a physical element to every job that cannot be understated.
