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EV tire repair tips

Tire Review Magazine

EVs are not immune to tire punctures. Just like any tire repair, you’re going to want to begin by removing the tire from the wheel and doing a thorough inspection of the puncture or leak. With the rim removed from a tire that was on an EV, we can see that it has a foam core. This video is sponsored by BendPak.

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Tips for repairing tires with sound suppression foam

Tire Review Magazine

Tire repair requires special attention, especially when dealing with foam-lined tires. Many electric vehicles use sound suppression foam to reduce road noise, which adds extra steps to the repair process. Understanding how to properly inspect, prepare, and repair these tires ensures safe and effective service.

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Best Practices for EV Tire Repair

Tire Review Magazine

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain in popularity, more drivers will visit repair shops hoping technicians can handle EV tire service needs. However, how different is servicing an EV tire compared to servicing an ICE vehicle in your shop? Tires with sound suppression foam can be repaired with just a few extra steps.

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What we learned about tires at the 2024 SEMA Show

Tire Review Magazine

Brent Klomparens, senior director of customer experience, Americas at Tech Tire: At Tech Tire Repair, we’re really excited to talk about our new preferred shop program. We take a lot of pride in training our customers on how to use our products properly to make sure that vehicle drivers are safe.

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Tips for repairing tires with sound suppression foam

Tire Review Magazine

Tire repair requires special attention, especially when dealing with foam-lined tires. Many electric vehicles use sound suppression foam to reduce road noise, which adds extra steps to the repair process. Understanding how to properly inspect, prepare, and repair these tires ensures safe and effective service.

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TIA details updates to its Automotive Tire Service program at SEMA

Tire Review Magazine

During the annual SEMA show and Global Tire Expo, TIA held an educational session, “The Next Level of Automotive Tire Service Training,” that gave an overview of the updates to its Automotive Tire Service (ATS) program. If you miss [a lift point] by a little bit, you can cause damage to a customer’s car.

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TIA details updates to its Automotive Tire Service program at SEMA

Tire Review Magazine

During the annual SEMA show and Global Tire Expo, TIA held an educational session, “The Next Level of Automotive Tire Service Training,” that gave an overview of the updates to its Automotive Tire Service (ATS) program. If you miss [a lift point] by a little bit, you can cause damage to a customer’s car.