Balancing and alignments deliver smooth rides, longer tire life, and more

One of the secrets to maximizing tire life involves keeping round objects on the straight and narrow. Unless everything is properly balanced and aligned, the resulting wobbles, twists and drags…

Understand compromise when spec’ing fuel-efficient tires

Surging diesel prices have fleets seeking every opportunity to shave fuel consumption, and tires are an obvious place to look for improvements. Tire rolling resistance accounts for 33-35% of every…

7 tools no truck shop should be without

Say what you will about the importance of training, but mechanics still need access to the right tools to get the job done. Here are seven tools that no shop…

Ontario retread manufacturer inks supply deal with Bandag

MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Bandag has entered into supply agreements with five additional retread manufacturers for its CON...

Kal Tire expands Ontario presence (September 21, 2006)

VERNON, B.C. -- Kal Tire has continued its expansion into the east, acquiring three Ontario tire companies.