Yokohama Tire grows certified dealers
Hundreds of dealers are now qualified members of Yokohama Tire’s SmartSolution Certified Dealer Program and the number is expected to grow to more than 1,000 by the end of the year.
Michelin and TIA release CSA Tire Inspection video
In recognition of Tire Safety Week, Michelin North America and the Tire Industry Association partnered on “CSA Tire Inspection,” a free training video for the tire and transportation industries.
Managing fleet tire costs
Keeping track of tires from cradle to grave is key to controlling costs
Galasso transforms tire program
Barnwell House of Tires and Goodyear help reduce costs by 60%
What the scrap tire pile reveals
A scrap tire analysis can uncover vital details for a fleet’s tire program
Bartec hosts daily TPMS webinars during Tire Safety Week
During this week’s National Tire Safety Week, Bartec is holding its TPMS Tuesday webinar every day, June 4-8. The free webinars are live and begin at 3:30 p.m.
Ken-Tool introduces ValveCapper tool
Designed by a professional trucker, the new Ken-Tool 29995 ValveCapper tool provides a 2-in-1 product to easily remove tire valve stem caps, especially on the difficult to reach inner dual valve stems, according to the company. It also can quickly remove and reinstall valve cores from the valve stems.
PSI presents Wabash National with Customer Excellence Award
Pressure Systems International has recognized Wabash National Corp. with its 2011 Customer Excellence Award. Wabash National has been offering MTIS by PSI on its trailers since the early 1990s and also now offers the ThermALERT wheel-end heat-sensing technology as an added option.
CIMS to support Tire Safety Week, June 3-9
CIMS Tire Registration is supporting the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s annual effort to increase tire safety awareness during Tire Safety Week, June 3-9.
TireStamp unveils TireVigil TPMS
In addition to providing alerts for underinflation, overinflation, overheating and differences in dual tire pressures, TireVigil reminds fleets to retorque wheel nuts after tire changes, preventing tire damage, wheel-offs and tire fires resulting from frozen bearings and dragging brakes.
Ken-Tool offers Mega AirBlast tire bead seating tool
The company’s Mega AirBlast bead seating tool is designed to properly and efficiently seat the bead of tubeless tires to the rim. Suitable for use on light- and heavy-duty trucks, the tool has an operating maximum pressure of 165 PSI.
Retreads cut fleet costs, offer like-new tire performance
Savvy fleets have long considered retreads as one way to improve their bottom lines. Today’s retreads offer more technology and options than ever before, resulting in improved performance and added value.