USTMA Kicks Off National Tire Safety Week

USTMA/Discount Tire/Ipsos Poll reveals drivers know the basics, but need more knowledge about tire safety.

The Future Of Tires: Sustainable, Airless & Connected

Today, the tire industry is evolving to focus on a holistic vision of tire sustainability.

The Science Behind Speed Ratings

Speed ratings were developed to help control the safe performance of tires at standardized speeds.

Rethinking Your Wheel Weight Assortment

The wrong wheel weights could be hiding indirect costs and causing comebacks for rebalancing.

SUV Wheel Alignment Basics

Proper alignment of SUVs with larger tires help your customers to maximize their investments in these popular vehicles.

Troubleshooting Tire Vibration with Proper Wheel Balancing

Around 60% of vibration-related comebacks are due to improper wheel mounting or balancing.

The Rule of 3X Tire Rotation

Proper rotation procedures maximize tread life and keep customers coming back.

As We Hit The Road Again, Are Aging Tires Up To The Trip?

Automated tire inspection technology builds trust without adding time to the check-in process.

The SUV & CUV Tire Megatrend

Larger rim diameters and wider consumer expectations have combined to complicate tire selection.

VIDEO: Tire Construction & Alignment

Can tire construction impact a vehicle’s alignment? This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Company.

Protect The Bead To Protect The Tire, Driver & Tech

Tire inflation inspections should always be top of mind when servicing any vehicle for one simple reason: safety.

Marketing Superior Wheel Service Packages In 2021

Vehicle inspections and diagnostic time to define needed repairs don’t necessarily have to be done for free.