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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 15, 2014

Tire Offerings Aim to Lower Costs, Enhance Safety

Early warning systems for wear-and-tear, and features that extend tire life and improvedrivability in difficult weather conditions, help school bus operators navigate tough roads and handle frequent starts and stops safely and efficiently.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2014

New tire mask helps refurbish wheels

The Minimizer Tire Mask kit comes with a mask that protects tires from paint and primer overspray. The mask installs on the outside of the rim, covering the tire, so the entire rim can be sprayed with a primer and paint.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2013

New tool helps lift big tires

The Tire Lifter is designed to make it easier for one person to lift heavy tire and wheel assemblies from horizontal to vertical. The tool can be used to lift mounted 22.5 and 24.5 single tires and 300-lb. super single tires.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

New financing options available for tire pressure monitoring tech

Advantage PressurePro, a supplier of commercial tire pressure monitoring systems and technologies, partners with Marlin Equipment Finance to bring Marlin’s line of financing options directly to PressurePro customers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Tire pressure equalizer can inflate multiple tires

The IPA Mobile Tire Pressure Equalizer can accurately read tire pressure and inflate up to five tires at the same time. Company officials say accurate tire pressure can help in achieving the best fuel economy and tread life possible.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2013

Tool compares diameter on dual-mated tires

Innovative Products of America’s Tire Comparator (Type II) provides an easy method of ensuring that mated tires are within tolerance, helping to ensure better fuel economy and longer tread life, officials say. To use the tool, fleet professionals can hold it against the tire and slide it across the tread for a pass/fail result.

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ProductsFebruary 1, 2013

T131 Utility Tire Pneumatic Bead Expander

The Ken-Tool T131 Utility Tire Pneumatic Bead Expander helps technicians who have difficulty getting 10- to 22-inch diameter utility tires to seat on the rim.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

Onspot celebrates 25 years in business

The company thanks the OEMs, dealers, national account customers and end users for their business over the years. Onspot’s automatic tire chains allow the operator to engage and disengage tire chains at the flip of a switch to enhance traction and reduce stopping distance in snow and ice.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2012

New tire pressure monitoring system offered for Thomas Built Buses

Daimler Trucks North America launches new tire performance monitoring technology as an aftermarket option for Thomas Built, Freightliner and Western Star commercial vehicles. Company officials say that the system allows for real-time monitoring for better fuel economy and safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2012

Goodyear technology targets improved tire performance

Officials say the Air Maintenance Technology application allows tires to maintain constant, optimum pressure without the use of external pumps, electronics and driver intervention. Along with improved performance, proper tire inflation can result in better fuel economy and longer tread life, according to the company.

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