Around the Bead

The tire guys are back in the studio to discuss legislation in California regarding the fuel efficiency of replacement consumer tires. We brought the hard copy for review, along with the receipts from California's previous legislation. Who does it benefit? How will it change the landscape for tire dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and consumers? We discuss it all.

Forklift Phil from Dawg Pound Tires joins the pod to talk about material handling tires, Fayetteville Plant closing, and everything in between.

Trevor Adams, Managing Director of T&C Site Services, the premier OTR tire service provider in the U.K. discusses the Cologne Tire Expo and the OTR Tire Library.

Retreading has been decling year over year, will it survive?

There's a theory floating around that 10 mega fleets will take over the over-the-road trucking industry. How fast? Why? Who will it impact? What will it mean for tires? We discuss it all

The "Best of Series" is born. The tire guys discuss how to define the best-performing truck tire, how to measure the results, and different tiers of winners. Hint: The project is HUGE

Mine Man Mark joins the podcast to break down a specific case that had millions of dollars in value from tire and related decisions. Tire costs, production, downtime, and more were improved.

ROI Rob returns to the podcast to discuss how fleets can learn from their scrap tires. There's almost always a story on why a tire is worn the way it is. There are millions of dollars' worth of answers to be found and learned. If you're a trucking fleet looking to tidy up your budget, this is the episode for you.

Cesar Pirir from Klinge, technician turned trainer, discusses his trips around the world and his view of the industry.

Nathan Laswell, the premier truck aligner in the Western United States and lifetime mechanic shares his insights into heavy trucks and tire wear.

Application is king! Putting the right tires in the right application will garner the best results: wear, performance, and fuel economy. Mine Man Mark discusses dozens of variables to consider when choosing between L3, L4, and L5 treads.

Al Klinge, CEO of Klinge LTD, tells his history from being an ultra-class earthmover tire technician to the modern era of training at the world's largest mining operations.

Jason Fennell gives the insider details of the truck market over the last few years. He also brings his crystal ball to predict 2026 and talk shop with the tire guys.

Nathan Laswell, lifetime mechanic and legendary truck aligner, discusses how truck maintenance impacts tire wear and performance. Hint: It's more than you think!

Cesar Pirir, former tire technician, turned trainer joins the podcast to discuss the world's largest mine sites and the state of the industry.

T&C Site Services is a global leader and United Kingdom staple of the mining tire world. Trevor Adams, Managing Director, joins the podcast to discuss the state of the industry. The tire technician shortage, accreditation, and value of service are big topics that we delve into.

Trevor, Managing Director, discusses some unique aspects of operating within the United Kingdom with the largest mining tire services company in the country. He introduces some ideas that have never been discussed before in the United States and shares why T & C Site Services is a global elite in the off road space. off-road

Steve Fossum, a renowned tire industry veteran from Northern California, discusses how the commercial tire industry has evolved over the last three decades.

Joe and John discuss the most commonly requested topics, highlighted by tariffs, supply chain concerns, and new tires such as the FS592 steer tire for class 8 trucks.

Steve Fossum, renowned tire industry veteran from Northern California, discusses how the commercial tire industry has evolved over the last three decades.

Joe and John discuss the most commonly requested topics, highlighted by tariffs, supply chain concerns, and new tires such as the FS592 steer tire for class 8 trucks.

Scott Sloan from Titan Intl, the father of LSWs, discusses how the giant flotation tires are solutions for better traction and bigger yields.

Max from Rubber Track Solutions discusses the origins and solutions of rubber tracks for agricultural operations.

Titan's Scott Sloan talks about the history of LSWs, Big Bud, performance versus tracks, and his life in agriculture.

Titan's Scott Sloan talks about the history of LSWs, Big Bud, performance versus tracks, and his life in agriculture.