Education Sessions - Tires
Tires: Truck Tires at 10: Wheel Torque for Trucks and Trailers (TM2)
When the wheels become detached from a commercial motor vehicle during operation, the end result can be expensive and dangerous. In most cases, a “wheel-off” can be prevented by following the RIST procedure. This session will outline the steps of the RIST procedure and include an in-depth overview of the various tools and equipment that can be used to deliver the final torque when installing the fasteners.
Speakers: Kevin Rohlwing, Senior Vice President of Training, Tire Industry Association
Tires: TPMS at 10: Understanding Original Equipment TPMS (TM1)
Original equipment (OE) TPMS continues to evolve as the new car manufacturers find ways to improve technology and performance. This session will focus on various OE manufacturers and how the TPMS sensors communicate with the vehicle. It will identify some of the necessary procedures and guidelines for maintaining the TPMS and the steps that technicians must take to ensure it functions properly.
Tires: Tires at 2: Successful Tire Dealers Share Their Secrets (TM3)
Winning a national award from an industry trade publication is an honor that is always well-deserved. The criteria to be a candidate requires a higher level of excellence, so winning truly represents the best that the tire industry has to offer. We’ve invited the Modern Tire Dealer Tire Dealer of the Year, the Tire Business Humanitarian Award winner, and the Tire Review Top Shop to make brief presentations on what makes them successful and then participate in an informative question and answer session with the audience.
Tires: Truck Tires at 10: Preventing Irregular Treadwear (TM5)
Tires: ATS at 10: Puncture Repair Facts (TM4)
Tires: TIA’s 2018 Legislative Review: How New Laws and Regulations Will Impact the Tire Industry; and the potential impact of Midterm Elections (TM6)
Tires: Management at 2: Servicing the Next Generation of Consumers and Vehicles (TM7)
What is the tire and vehicle service industry going to look like in 5 or 10 years? How will retailers attract and retain customers when the next generation of consumers have the majority of the buying power? What types of tire, maintenance and repair services will be necessary when the next generation of vehicles hits the road? This session will answer these questions and more as TIA Senior Vice President of Training Kevin Rohlwing looks at the demands of consumers and technology over the next decade.
