A flat or low tire rarely happens at a convenient time. That’s why a reliable, easy-to-use air compressor can feel like ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DENVER — File this one under the “Necessity is the mother of invention” maxim. Kevin Robinson, a Denver-area car repair shop owner, has designed and patented a shop tool that is built to make tire ...

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 ...