Hunter Highlights Vol. 5S

When TCI Tire Centers’ Omaha location celebrated its annual open house, much of the day’s activity centered around the tire retailer’s recently acquired Hunter B400T Heavy-Duty Brake Tester. The invitation encouraged customers to bring their trucks in for a free computerized brake test, and many did. Installed in late 2002, TCI reports that the B400T has been an outstanding performer and provides key support for recently established service contracts that include UPS, the city of Omaha, and the U.S. Postal Service.

The city of Indianapolis cited safety and efficiency when deciding to add Hunter brake testing technology to its vehicle maintenance program. Transit buses, waste management trucks and fire engines now drive over a Hunter B400T Heavy-Duty Brake Tester as part of routine maintenance. A B400-equipped inspection lane performs the same service for city police cars and passenger vehicles. The city inspection lane also includes a Hunter SA400 Suspension Analyzer and an SS100 Sideslip Meter. The Hunter technology helped city technicians isolate misalignment and worn shocks as the cause of persistent and excessive police vehicle tire wear. An aggressive alignment and undercar maintenance program was added to the service schedule.