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Mower Tires Can Last Longer

Mower Tires Can Last Longer

Because we have a retail division with a full service tire repair shop, we see the full gamut of tires in different stages of repair or should I say disrepair. You would be amazed at what comes in through the door. Just last month I saw a something ...Continue Reading

Ken Jones Tires Celebrates 70th Anniversary !

Ken Jones Tires Celebrates 70th Anniversary !

Ken Jones Tires is proud to announce our 70th anniversary of operation! Over the last 70 years, many major businesses have come and gone. Well known automotive brands such as Saturn and Oldsmobile have ceased to exist while Ken Jones Tires has ...Continue Reading

Tractor Tires Not Just for Tractors

Tractor Tires Not Just for Tractors

I get a lot of ideas for my blog posts from my daily phone conversations with customers. It helps to be in the trenches, providing input and solving problems. It’s a lot of fun talking to people all over the US and Canada. You would be amazed ...Continue Reading

Carlisle Tires Put to Good Use

Carlisle Tires Put to Good Use

Out of the tens of thousands of tires we sell every year, it always interesting to find out the new machine or special application fitment. We’ve sold tires to customers such as the New England Patriots, Sir Richard Branson, The Almond Brothers, ...Continue Reading

Tire Chains Are the Solution for Skid Steers

Tire Chains Are the Solution for Skid Steers

If you don’t know by now, skid steer loaders and snow don’t mix. It’s a great idea. Skid steers are probably the most versatile pieces of equipment ever invented. You can do everything with them. But you add hard pack snow and ice, and ...Continue Reading

Roller Grip Tire Chains,  Municipalities Love Them!

Roller Grip Tire Chains, Municipalities Love Them!

One of the real gems in the tire chain industry is a brand called Roller Grip. These chains are made to fit light truck, large truck, loaders, farm and industrial tractors. We like Roller Grip chains because they are assembled locally, can be custom made ...Continue Reading

Ice Studs for Skid Steer with Rubber Tracks

Ice Studs for Skid Steer with Rubber Tracks

Just a quick post here. We’re getting a lot of calls from skid steer operators this winter. They have a big problem. Their skid steers with rubber tracks are great in mud, dirt, deep snow and other extreme conditions. BUT on ice-glazed asphalt or ...Continue Reading

Ken Jones Tires Wishes You All Happy Holidays!

Ken Jones Tires Wishes You All Happy Holidays!

The Jones family would like to thank you for a great year. It has been a tough economy for many businesses, but in the end we cannot thank you enough for your support. We look forward to a fantastic 2010! We’re excited to bring you more ...Continue Reading

Better Fuel Economy with Tires?

Better Fuel Economy with Tires?

Here’s an interesting article by Rick Kranz, Crain News Service. It was posted in the December 17, 2009 edition of TireBusiness.com. Sometimes new technology is great, but at what cost. Examples would be tire pressure monitors, space saver tires and ...Continue Reading

Farm Tractor Tire Chains for Extreme Conditions

Farm Tractor Tire Chains for Extreme Conditions

We get a lot of calls from customers looking for tire chains that provide traction in extreme conditions. The combination of ice and hard pack snow with hilly terrain can put any experienced equipment operator on edge. Imagine using your backhoe to dig a ...Continue Reading