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August 2011
Special File - 2012 Winter Tires
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We warned you in the last issue, time to think about winter tires. Taking some time now to think about what tires you need and which you will go for will help you save both time and money comes snow time. [Full story]
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March 9, 2011
Hunter Debuts New HawkEye Elite Alignment System
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Hunter announced the launch of its new HawkEye Elite alignment systems.
New and patented QuickGrip adaptors and three-dimensional targets accelerate service with set-up times in seconds instead of minutes... [Full story]
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December 22, 2010
TorqueMaster™ Line Expansion
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When a service technician reaches the point of reinstalling a wheel and tire to a vehicle, he usually reaches for an impact wrench to install the lug nuts. He knows he should torque the nuts to a specific value, but using the torque wrench takes too much time. The solution to the problem is the TorqueMaster™ torque limiting sockets and extensions from Ken-Tool, which has added two new sizes to its line of torque limiting sockets and extensions... [Full story]
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October 12, 2010
SUV and Crossover Winter Tires - A less ‘heated’ debate this winter
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As of 2008, the winter tire requirement for driving during the coldest months has baffled tire manufacturers, distributors, retailers and consumers alike... [Full story]
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September 22, 2010
SPECIAL SECTION - 2010-2011 Winter Tires
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Believe it or not, it’s already time to talk about winter tires for the upcoming season. We, at Tire News, obviously know that it’s not even winter yet—in fact, autumn has just begun! But, as you know, “tire bookings” are just around the corner…... [Full story]
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April 15, 2010
Mothers’ New Cleaner
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Mothers has a new spray on, hose off cleaner that’s formulated to quickly and easily clean both wheels and tires. Its foaming action clings to the surface while its advanced chemistry safely penetrates, dissolves, and suspends brake dust and grime so it can easily be rinsed away... [Full story]
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March 11, 2010
Electronic Stability Control
Tires and Electronics
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Electronics have invaded the world of traction. Does this mean good tires are no longer important? Should tire vendors stand aside and let computers take over? Three electronic tools have enhanced the ability of drivers to manage how their tires interact with the road... [Full story]
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February 26, 2010
Green Tire Glove
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With today’s intense focus on all things environmental, you’d be wise to use a reusable tire bag because in North America only, there are over 380 billion different kinds of plastic being used every year. The Tire Glove generates less garbage annually and it is offered at a very low price... [Full story]
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February 18, 2010
New OTC Tire Pressure Reset Tool
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OTC has introduced its new Tire Pressure Reset (TPR) Tool, a fast and simple to use standalone TPMS activation and reset tool that supports all known TPMS sensors through the 2009 model year. This tool combines... [Full story]
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February 12, 2010
The New Huron Energy Efficient Air Compressor
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DV Systems has launched a new 10 HP tank mounted rotary screw air compressor called the Huron (B10VSD). This energy efficient tool features a revolutionary single phase design with a minimal amp draw of only 55 A RMS... [Full story]
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January 26, 2010
Tire Mounting/Demounting Tool Set for 19.5" Truck Tire
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Ken-Tool announced the Nineteen-Five, a tire mounting and demounting tool set designed to make changing 19.5" truck tires easier and safer. The Nineteen-Five kit includes: Two Nineteen-Five Bars for mounting and demounting tires, measuring 38” each in length... [Full story]
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December 2, 2009
SmarTire Available from Bendix
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Bendix CVS announced that its SmarTire Tire Pressure Monitoring System is now available to truck fleets through the network of Bendix OES and independent aftermarket partners across North America... [Full story]
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November 12, 2009
Goodyear G661 Hsa Goodyear G662 RSA
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Here are two other new truck tires by Goodyear, the G661 HSA for steer axle and all positions and the G662 RSA with Fuel Max technology for steer axle and all positions. Both tires were designed for local and regional delivery... [Full story]
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October 22, 2009
Goodyear G289 WHA
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Goodyear recently unveiled its new heavy-duty truck tire specifically designed for garbage collection, the G289 WHA. This tire features a tread with grooves that are 24/32-inch deep. It also includes a special compound for a longer tread life. It will also resist scrubbing... [Full story]
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Septembre 3, 2009
Wheel Weight System
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Engineered to replace environmentally harmful lead wheel weights, 3M's Wheel Weight System consists of a flexible, conformable material available in an easy-to-use, self-dispensing package used with a stand and cutting device... [Full story]
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August 20, 2009
Sensor-protecting Wheel
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Ken-Tool's TPMS Sentry protects valuable valve stem sensors that mount through the valve hole. Rather than allowing the sensor to drop into the tire cavity after the mounting nut has been removed, it remains attached to the T-shaped device... [Full story]
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August 14, 2009
New Run-Flat From Yokohama
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Yokohama’s ADVAN ZPS offers strength from the inside where it uses rigid sidewall reinforcement with a low heat-generating compound that is designed to support the weight of the vehicle during loss of air pressure. An exclusive bead-filler delivers ...
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July 13, 2009
TPMS: It’s Here, and It’s Still a Challenge
Tools and Education Top Our Experts’ Lists
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Once found only on a few high-end models, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now a mainstream item. While they’re not mandatory in Canada—and Transport Canada says it currently has no plans to make them so—their requirement... [Full story]
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April 23,2009
Flushing Machine
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The HECAT H-1000 flushing machine uses Honeywell’s Genesolv SF refrigerant/solvent, which stays in liquid form under light pressure as the machine causes it to pulsate through heat exchangers, hoses and, supposedly, even expansion valves.... [Full story]
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April 16, 2009
Black Magic Titanium Wheel Cleaner
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Snap-on Tools’ EPIQ, is a tool storage unit with “smart” features to help technicians become better organized. The EPIQ includes the PowerBank, a lockable vertical drawer bank with built-in power... [Full story]
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March 12, 2009
Tire Pyrolysis
Overheating Warning
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Every year in Canada, numerous people are seriously injured or die due to a tire explosion caused by a pyrolysis phenomenon, which is the chemical breakdown of the tire brought on by excessive heat.... [Full story]
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March 10, 2009
Snap-on’s Powered Storage Unit
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Snap-on Tools’ EPIQ, is a tool storage unit with “smart” features to help technicians become better organized. The EPIQ includes the PowerBank, a lockable vertical drawer bank with built-in power... [Full story]
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March 10, 2009
Age: Good for Wine, Bad for Tires
Know the “Birthdays” of the Tires in Your Stock
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When you sell your customer a new tire, is it really new? Or has it been sitting in a warehouse somewhere,gathering dust, until someone finally got to it and added it to your order?... [Full story]
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November 20, 2008
Toyota and Ford
How to Repair Hybrid Brakes
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Dealing with hybrid vehicles for brake maintenance or repair is peculiar. There are slight differences among manufacturers, which you have to know about in order to fix the car... [Full story]
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November 20,2008
Continental Introduces a New Steer Tire
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Continental Tire North America launched a new fuel-efficient HSL2 steer tire last August for North American heavy duty trucks... [Full story]
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November 5, 2008
Nankang Winter Tires
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You can now count Nankang as a winter tire. This Chinese brand has three interesting products to offer to Canadian motorists... [Full story]
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November 5, 2008
More Than a Simple Pipe
The Exhaust System
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A potential source of noise, pollution, and, at times, even harmful emissions that can be a health hazard, this system can also hinder engine performance if a routine check is...
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October 28, 2009
A New Debate
How Long Does a Truck Tire Last?
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Recently, some car manufacturers have been warning their customers to be aware of older tires—tires that might be six or seven years old. Their main concern? That older tires might be dry and that their rubber is prone to crack... [Full story]
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May 2008
Spring Is Here
Clean Scintillating Wheels
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Spring is here. Your customers will soon begin switching from their winter wheels and tires to their summer sets. Some of them will even buy brand new custom wheels. Obviously, you know a lot about their tires and can give them caretaking tips. But what about the wheels?... [Full story]
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