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August 14, 2010

Right to Repair: the pros versus the cons

Perhaps the hottest topic in the tire industry today revolves around Right to Repair legislation.

Tags: ASA, B.O.B., Legislation, Right to Repair Act

August 5, 2010

Void? Black hole? Dealers need tires!

Everyone wants tires out there -- even the tire manufacturers.

Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, Supply and demand

July 26, 2010

'Right to Repair': one step closer to passage

The federal Right to Repair Act is closer to becoming a reality than ever before, thanks to Massachusetts.

Tags: B.O.B., Massachusetts, Right to Repair Act

July 16, 2010

Oh, LeBron, you're not THAT important

Independent tire dealers accounted for $16 billion in tire sales in 2009. Will LeBron James' move from Cleveland to Miami affect that in any way?

Tags: B.O.B., Conrad's Tire, Martino Tire, Sports marketing, Sullivan Tire

June 20, 2010

Tire dealers in China -- from every angle!

His trip to Shanghai, China, may be over, but Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich has only just begun to cover the event, which was attended by eight tire dealers.

Tags: B.O.B., China, Facebook, truck tires

June 4, 2010

Used tires: an American institution

Tire dealers make a nice profit selling used tires. And it should remain that way.

Tags: B.O.B., RMA, Sean Kane, Used tires

May 28, 2010

Associations choose sides on tread depth issue

There hasn't been much discussion lately on the proper minimum tread depth. Should it be 2/32nd-inch or 4/32nd-inch?

Tags: B.O.B., Tire Industry Association, Tire Rack, Tread depth

May 20, 2010

Taylor buys Denman assets; what a surprise! (not)

Morry Taylor is at it again. The chairman and CEO of Titan Tire International Inc. has successfully bid on certain assets owned by Denman Tire LLC.

Tags: B.O.B., Denman Tire, Farm/ag, Morry Taylor, OTR

May 14, 2010

Denman is almost gone; will it be forgotten?

Denman Tire Corp. is down for the count. All that's left is the fighting among suitors for the company's assets, including the Denman trademark.

Tags: B.O.B., Manufacturing, Sandy Pensler, Specialty tires

April 23, 2010

Two B.O.B. blogs for the price of one!

After apparently taking Earth Day (Earth Week?) off, Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich has written not one, but two blogs on the same day.

Tags: B.O.B., Custom wheels, High performance

March 10, 2010

Is the tale of Tire Works in Las Vegas over?

The saga of Tire Works and the state of Nevada has concluded. However, the words between the tire dealer and KTNV-TV continue.

Tags: B.O.B., Lawsuit, Television, Tire Works

February 12, 2010

Latest blog takes on Toyota troubles

Will the Toyota recalls hurt your business? Indirectly, yes.

Tags: B.O.B., Recalls, Toyota U.S.A.

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