Until tires become nothing more than ball bearings, low rolling resistance in a tire has its limits. But we're far from reaching those limits.

Since writing my first B.O.B. blog in November 2008, I have addressed the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act on a number of occasions. I back both national and state Right to Repair legislation because I believe independent repair shops need access to the same repair information afforded car dealerships.

On July 6, two days after Independence Day, the Massachusetts Senate passed S. 2517, otherwise known as the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act. The vote was unanimous -- 38-0.

Which brand is number one (and two and three) among the top independent tire dealers in the United States? Well, Bridgestone is number three, based on the brands marketed by the top 25 dealers in the country.

In my 25 years at Modern Tire Dealer, I have never interacted with a more eclectic group of tire dealers and their wives than I did on our recent trip to Shanghai, China.

When I hear the phrase "used tires," I always think of affordable alternatives to new tires. I never think "scrap tires," which, by their very description, are unusable.

There is nobody in the tire industry like Morry Taylor, chairman and CEO of Titan International Inc. He is one part white collar worker, one part blue collar worker, and one part showman.

When it comes to marketing and customer service, having a small-town sensibility is a good thing. And there is no smaller town than Walterville.

All 50 states have experienced snow this year, which is great for tire dealers. But what happens if a customer wants to buy only two winter tires instead of four?

Before too long, all tires will be rated on their fuel efficiency in some way. Why not embrace the marketing opportunities?