Imagine breaking down a hundred tires a day by hand. Big tire shops used to do that, but machines can accomplish that task in a couple of hours now, and with much less risk to the health, safety and ...

FARNHAM, Quebec — Martins Industries, a supplier of tire equipment and supplies, has launched three new sub-brands: tiretools, tirestow and tiresupp. tiretools is dedicated to providing tire equipment ...

Flat tires can happen at any time, so it pays to make like a Boy Scout and be prepared. A small box in the cargo area of your car that’s loaded with useful stuff can be as valuable as free roadside ...

Stubby Tire Tools are easy to use and they provide good leverage to get the job done without damaging your rims. They are a welcome addition to the tire changing equipment in my garage. Early in my ...

This story appears in the Jan. 5 print edition of Transport Topics. Commercial tire work is a tough and potentially hazardous job, but the combination of effective training, protective equipment, ...

How regular tire inspection can identify potential hazards early. How to use tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). Why and when tire-inflation cages are required. How detailed records inform ...

Reprinted with the permission of Equipment Manager magazine, the magazine of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals. Replacing tires is the second-largest operating cost for off-road ...

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — The developer of the TRAC Tire Rotation Assistance Cart — a tool designed to help techs remove a wheel from a vehicle during service — is a finalist in the SEMA Launch Pad ...

Tire ratings can be an effective tool for determining the appropriate off road tire size and type to use on your graders, scrapers, trucks and other construction equipment. Tire selection determines, ...

Tires are vital in heavy equipment fleet operations because they relate directly to machines’ load capacities and fuel consumption. The tire manufacturing process, type — solid or pneumatic — and ...