New and used retail tire stores are popular small businesses because of the frequent service and replacement needs for consumer vehicle tires and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). As the number vehicles on America’s roads increases each year, opportunities to serve this customer base grow as well.  Automotive repair shops may also consider expanding their business by adding tire installation and repair as a service to their customers. Business plan: it is generally a good idea to work with a business consultant or accountant to create a business plan and review the initial investment, projections of revenue from sales,  and...

Alignment is one of the critical maintenance factors in getting the most wear and performance from your tires. Also, wheel alignment provides safe, predictable vehicle control as well as a smooth and comfortable ride—free of pulling or vibration. Today's modern suspensions require a precise four-wheel alignment that can only achieve through a modern alignment system. This applies to both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Alignment Basics: Aligning a car or truck involves the adjustment of the vehicle's suspension—not the tires and wheels. The direction and the angles that the tires point in after the alignment is complete are critically...

How It workAt a speed of 60 miles per hour the tire revolutions per mile would be an average of 550 revolutions per minute. As a result of centrifugal force, the 6 oz. out of balance, or what is commonly referred to as the "heavy spot", will multiply itself to 60 pounds. As the suspension of the vehicle only allows for vertical motion, the 60 pounds of centrifugal force will compress upwards and downwards on the suspension 550 times per minute, which can be reinterpreted as 1100 shock waves.Vibration is maximized when the resonating combined force of the rebound and...