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Bob Ulrich

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Bob Ulrich was named Modern Tire Dealer editor in August 2000. He joined the magazine in 1985 as assistant editor, and has been responsible for gathering statistical information for MTD's "Facts Issue" since 1993. He has won numerous awards for editorial and feature writing, including five gold medals from the International Automotive Media Association. Bob earned a B.A. in English literature from Ohio Northern University and has a law degree from the University of Akron.

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January 9, 2012

Our industry is worth -- drum roll, please -- more than $38 billion!

Wow. We all knew that tire pricing rose significantly in 2011. Not all of it stuck at the passenger tire level, but prices rose well into the double digits for all segments.

Tags: Facts Issue, Farm Tires, Light Truck Tires, OTR tires, Passenger Tires, Retreading, RMA, Tire Industry Association, Truck tires

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Monday, January 9, 2012 6:13 AM | » Comments(0)

February 14, 2011

How close are the tire shipment numbers? We grade the RMA

Back on Dec. 1, 2010, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) released its 2010 domestic tire shipments forecast. It also made some early predictions as to how passenger, light truck and truck tire shipments would fare in 2011.

Tags: B.O.B., OE tires, Replacement tires, RMA

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Monday, February 14, 2011 3:40 AM | » Comments(1)

June 4, 2010

Used tires are not abused tires

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.

Tags: Legislation, RMA, Sean Kane, Used tires, Used Tires Inc.

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Friday, June 4, 2010 11:37 AM | » Comments(5)

December 4, 2009

It isn't easy changing an LT tire into an ST tire, or vice versa

Are specialty trailer tires, designated ST, hard to classify? The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) might say "Yes." The United States Department of Homeland Security would say "No."

Tags: Chinese imports, President Obama, RMA, Specialty tires, Tariffs

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Friday, December 4, 2009 8:34 AM | » Comments(0)

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