TPMS: Relearn and Programming Misconceptions
Servicing vehicles with TPMS is a challenge (at best) without the correct installation information, parts and tools.
Extreme-Weather Driving: Sales Opportunities for Auto Parts Professionals
Counter pros are in an ideal position to help motorists prepare for Mother Nature’s wrath.
Pep Boys Expands Tire Installation for Amazon.com Customers Nationally
The program will be available at all Pep Boys locations nationwide by the end of 2018, according to the company.
Chicago Pneumatic Introduces 1-Inch Torque-Limited Impact Wrench
The impact wrench is ideal for changing tires on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, coaches and agricultural vehicles, according to the company.
Indirect Tire-Pressure Monitoring System: The ‘Other’ TPMS
Indirect TPMS, as its name implies, does not use a direct “PSI” reference to calculate tire pressure.
TPMS Sensors Usually Last About As Long As A Good Set Of Tires
TPMS systems are touted as being life-savers. However, they also can be rather annoying at times.
TPMS Sensor Replacement: Making Do With Fewer SKUs
Talk about a guaranteed replacement market. There are probably more than 175 million vehicles on the road today with TPMS – and each vehicle has four sensors.
Technical Forum 2017: Tire Pressure Monitors
TPMS takes the guesswork out of checking tire pressure because the system checks the tires every time the vehicle is driven. And some systems even keep an eye on pressure when the vehicle is parked.
Big O Tires To Close Stores for 2 Minutes 40 Seconds In Observance Of Total Solar Eclipse
Big O Tires has declared Aug. 21 “National Day of Alignment.”
Michelin Introduces Regional Drive-Position Tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced the Michelin X Multi D, a regional drive-position tire for use in less-than-truckload, pickup and delivery, food and beverage and other demanding vocational segments.
Don’t Let Tires Flatten Your Summer Travel Plans
To keep your summer road trip rolling along, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends a quick tire check before you leave the driveway.
TPMS UPDATE: No Spare, No Problem
In addition to technical improvements that have made flats less likely, TPMS provides drivers with warnings of low air pressure, leaks and punctures. Automakers are selling more cars with four wheels and tires instead of five to trim weight, boost gas mileage and save money. Fortunately, fewer motorists need to change tires anymore. In