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Whether a technician has mounted and balanced tires for years or a shop is adding tire service work as a new revenue stream, there are several tips tire technicians can follow to help avoid costly tire mounting and balancing mistakes. Tires have become more advanced with tire-pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in newer tires that constantly measure tire pressure and report it back to the Controller Area Network (CAN). As a vehicle operator, this is beneficial, but as a tire tech, it's important to understand where TPMS sensors are located, as they can easily be damaged.Reverse-mount wheels are more common with chrome or anodized wheels. These are often specialty wheels that have a wider lip or a deep-dish design style and require reverse mounting. Ensure techs are using a reverse-mount adapter to help avoid scratching the wheel's surface and inviting rust or corrosion onto the rim. |