THE AMOUNT OF RUBBER required for automotive use is fantastic. For every two people on the face of the earth there is one rubber tree under cultivation and the vast bulk of all rubber produced is used in an automotive connection. In the United States we import half the world’s supply and in addition make […]
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Ancillary Service and Office Equipment for a Tire Shop
ANCILLARY SERVICE EQUIPMENT We’ve mentioned that many shops are offering not only tires but related automotive services to increase business. Generally tire dealers increase the scope of their services by moving progressively outward from the tires themselves. They start around the wheel by offering brake and shock installation then wheel alignment exhaust-system/muffler service lube and […]
Tire Shop Building Preparation
BUILDING PREPARATION Tire dealerships stock several types of passenger-car tires and one or two brands of truck/pickup/RV tires though this will vary by market. Smaller tires are placed on the left with progressively larger ones lined to the right. All-season 12- or 13-inch tires begin the layout usually ending with 15-inch or larger on the […]
Important Factors for Tire Site Selection, Facility and Layout
IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR SITE SELECTION Among the factors to consider when pinpointing an exact location for your tire store are: 1) Accessibility to potential customers. 2) The rent paying capacity of the business. 3) Restrictive ordinances. 4) Traffic density. 5) Customer parking facilities. 6) Proximity to other businesses. 7) History of the site. 8) Terms […]
Starting a Tire Business 101. Part I: Market/Location of Potential Customers for Tire Shops
As a popular tire retailer, we often get asked how easy or challenging it is to open and successfully run a tire store. To cover the basics, the United Tires management team decided to create a series of articles covering different aspects of the process. We’ll give you insider tips and highlight key considerations for […]
Introduction to Tire Technology
More than 5000 years ago the Sumerians invented the wheel. As the centuries passed the wheel was continually refined. Then in 1845 Robert William Thomson was granted a patent in England on an “air tube device” the forerunner of the modern pneumatic tire. This invention lay unused until the end of the 19th century. The […]
How Often Should I Get My Tires Rotated and Balanced? Mechanic Explains
Regular tire rotation and balance are two absolutely necessary maintenance tasks that impact your vehicle’s tires’ performance, safety, and longevity. Tire rotation helps all four tires wear evenly, maximizing tread life and improving traction and handling. Thanks to tire balancing, all tires can support an equal amount of weight, preventing uneven wear and increasing overall […]
How are Car Tires Patched?
A nail or screw on the road can mess up your day by giving you a flat tire. It might not seem like a big deal at first, but if you don’t fix it right away, it could end up costing you more than just a simple tire repair. Should you continue to drive with […]