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.
Goodyear DuraSeal tire survives 367 punctures, keeps pressure
During this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, a Goodyear G394 SST wide-base truck tire on display in the tiremaker’s booth absorbed 367 punctures – without any impact on tire inflation.
Double Coin launches new mobile website
China Manufacturers Alliance has launched a new mobile website to support customers and prospects seeking information on the company’s lines of Double Coin medium truck and OTR tires.
DNTA selects Hankook for Freightliner original equipment tires
Daimler Trucks North America has selected Hankook’s AL11 steer and DL11 drive tires as new original equipment for its Freightliner Cascadia and Coronado models, starting in May of this year.
GT Radial launches commercial tire website
The tire maker’s new North American website for truck and bus radials includes sections on long-haul, regional, mixed service and the GT Radial SmartWay-verified lineup.
Stemco acquires Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems
Stemco has acquired Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of engineered critical brake components, including drums and component assemblies for heavy-duty trucks and other commercial vehicles.
Yokohama Launches eStore
Yokohama Tire Corp. has made its branded gear available for direct online purchase through the tire maker’s new eStore, which features apparel for men, women and children.
WABCO introduces integrated tire monitoring solution
The company said its new IVTM (Integrated Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring) uses external wheel-mounted sensors to constantly measure tire pressure and wirelessly transmit information to an electronic control unit, which alerts the driver to tire pressure changes either through the factory-installed dashboard display or via an easily mounted dedicated display.
Bridgestone unveils new Akron Tech Center
The tire maker’s new Americas Technical Center in Akron, Ohio, houses 450 employees whose jobs are to develop innovative and advanced tire technologies for the company. The $100 million facility is located near Bridgestone’s old tech center and former headquarters.
Balancing compound offers better ride quality, extended tread life
International Marketing Inc. (IMI) introduced Equal Tire Performance over 20 years ago as the world’s first internal balancing compound. Since then, Equal has become the most popular alternative to spin balancing for a smooth ride and preventing uneven tire wear, the maker added.