As a leader in the tire repair industry, we understand the importance of your vehicle’s tires. They are, after all, your sole connection to the road. Ensuring their optimum condition is not just about enhancing your vehicle’s performance; it’s a vital aspect of road safety, fuel economy, and overall vehicle health. Tires are your vehicle’s first line of defense on the road, making their maintenance and repair paramount for your safety and vehicle efficiency. Regular tire inspections are crucial, as they can reveal wear patterns that signify deeper vehicle issues. Understanding these t ..read more

There has been a lot of misinformation about repairing Tesla tires and other EV tires with sound suppression foam. The good news is that like any other tire, sound suppression tires can be repaired. TECH developed a process for repairing sound suppression tires that adheres to the Tire Industry Association (TIA)’s guidelines for proper tire repair. What follows is an overview of the process. For complete details on the process, we invite you to watch our instructional video and download the training manual. Watch the Video Download Manual Remove the Tire from the Wheel We have deve ..read more

In our sixth year of participating in Columbus, OH’s Pelotonia Race for the Cure, Team TECH raised $25,755. This year’s efforts raised our lifetime total to $112,893. Pelotonia is a fundraising bicycle ride where team members collect donations for committing to ride 20-200 miles. Pelotonia turns over 100% of the funds raised to support life-saving cancer treatment and research at the world-renowned Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. We would like to extend a very special “thank you” to all of our riders, volunteers, corporate sponsor and especially those who contributed to th ..read more

So, you have a flat tire or one that’s leaking air. It’s not the end of the world. Luckily there are safe and cost-effective ways to properly repair most tire punctures. The purpose of this article is to show you the difference between a safe, permanent repair and a temporary string, plug or patch repair. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), the only method to properly repair a tire puncture is to fill the injury with a repair stem and back the stem with a repair patch. This is commonly known as a combination repair ..read more

October is Fall Car Care Month. And, for those of us living in areas where the seasons change, it’s a good reminder to get your vehicle prepped for colder temperatures and inclement weather. Before the thermometer plumets, it’s smart to perform any regularly scheduled maintenance including topping off the antifreeze or coolant, making sure you have a fresh set of windshield wiper blades and washer fluid, and replacing any weak or aging car batteries. An often-overlooked part of fall maintenance is evaluating your tires. Inadequate tread depth is especially dangerous when driving in snowy, sl ..read more

Technical Rubber Company Inc. (TRC) founded in 1939 with the creation of TECH Tire & Wheel Service products and recognized as the global leader in tire repairs, has launched Advanced Mobility Solutions (AMS). AMS is a new wholly owned business unit joining the TRC business family of TECH Tire & Wheel, Pang Industrial and Salvadori Recycling. AMS is keeping with TRC’s heritage of innovation. Born from the vision of TRC’s CEO, as he saw tremendous business opportunity in the rapidly changing mobility solutions landscape. According to TRC CEO Dan Layne, “Change is all about us, we see ..read more

For the 5th straight year, TECH will be participating in the Pelotonia Bicycle Ride to END CANCER. Pelotonia is a grass-roots community determined to see an and to cancer. “The Ride” is an annual event in Columbus, OH where riders raise money and create awareness by committing to rides of 20, 50 or 100 miles! Team TECH riders will be tackling this year’s ride August 6-8th! 2021’s Team TECH has grown to 16 members, and we’ve raised over $15,000 so far. To help raise even more money for our team, we have organized a Community Car Wash Wednesday, July 14th  from 3-6PM at TECH’s Training Ce ..read more

TECH is pleased to welcome Kyle Sinks as our new Americas Finance Director. Kyle brings with him a background of progressive finance functional growth, interwoven with ERP systems. Chris Intihar, Americas General Manager, stated “Kyle brings keep financial leadership and experience in Cost Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, which will be critical in the company’s growth.” Kyle lives in a rural area outside of Mt. Vernon, Ohio and enjoys being an organic farmer of blueberry’s, which he states happened overnight, when they moved in. He also enjoys spending time with his three boys, wh ..read more

When an object punctures your tire, it typically leaves an injury with rough edges. You may even notice some fraying of the cords or belts that add structural support to the tire. When performing a proper tire repair, you’ll often hear a tire technician refer to “drilling out the damage.” However, it’s important to note that while this is a common term, you should NEVER use an ordinary drill bit to prepare a tire injury. Drill bits are designed to pull material out as they borrow and carve their way into a hole. If you were to do this to a tire, you’d simply create more damage by pulling and ..read more

Pelotonia is a community determined to see an end to cancer. The organization’s key fundraising event each year, “THE RIDE,” is a weekend-long event where fundraising teams, like Team TECH, challenge their stamina in bicycle rides ranging from 20 – 200 miles! One of the key differences with Pelotonia and other fundraising event is that 100% of all participant-raised funds go directly to OSUCCC-James Cancer Research Center. Even though The Ride was canceled last year due to Covid-19, Team TECH held its own event which managed to raise over $6,000 for Pelotonia. This year, The Ride is back with ..read more