When selecting tires, you'll be confronted with three basic types of construction: biasply, bias-belted and radial. These terms refer to the way the tire cords (the reinforcing material within the ...

Safety-wise, there’s a lot riding on your tires. But many car owners don’t routinely inspect the rubber they are riding on or know what to look for. “Tires are what connects us to the road, and if ...

The tire market is a huge industry and, in many ways, it’s as diverse as the uses we have for our diesels. Mud-terrains allow the off-roader to navigate rugged terrain and provide a tough look.

The tires are the only part of the car that touch the road. They are crucial to a vehicle’s performance, safety and even fuel economy. “Tires affect braking, turning, traction,” says Tom Hix, manager ...

LAS VEGAS — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has developed a pair of training programs, for automotive and commercial tires, designed for industry professionals who do not service tires but need ...

This type of construction ultilizes layers, or plies, of tire cord that crisscross, one atop the other, to form a bias or angled mesh effect. Such a method of construction forms a very strong tire ...

Operation: Automotive and truck maintenance shop tool supplier Problem: Every fleet recognizes the critical role tires and proper tire care play in keeping trucks up and running. Poor tire inflation, ...