Telle Tire
Burnett Automotive is 'known for its exceptional customer service, integrity and dedication to quality,' according to Telle Tire & Auto Centers officials.
Webster Groves, Mo.-based Telle Tire & Auto Centers has acquired Burnett Automotive, which is based in Manhattan, Kan.
Butler Tires and Wheels
Top tire company executives discuss the market and what to expect next in this MTD exclusive.
ZC Rubber
ZC Rubber broke ground on the plant, which will be located in Saltillo, Mexico, in August 2024.
Michelin
The $220 million investment, announced in March 2023, involves three factories in the Canadian province, including a passenger and light truck tire plant in Bridgewater.
VIP
VIP Tires & Service's new store in Norway, Maine, employs 12 people and is managed by Toby Hartford. The dealership's presence in Norway dates back to 1983.

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Retail

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“The rugged-terrain or R/T segment continues to be a distinct and growing category of the light truck tire market,” says Brandon Stotsenburg, vice president, automotive division, American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd.
Rugged-terrain is one of the fastest-growing segments in the light truck tire category. That trajectory is expected to continue, say suppliers.
Aug. 29, 2025
API
'With the Gladiator Armor 4S, API Tire delivers a versatile, high-value tire built to perform through all four seasons, giving dealers and drivers alike a true 'no-compromise' solution.'
American Pacific Industries Inc. has introduced the Gladiator Armor 4S, an all-weather tire engineered to deliver confident performance in every season.
Aug. 28, 2025
Sailun
Jack McClure, PLT segment manager, North America, Sailun Tire Americas, notes that the new Sailun Atrezzo 4S 'reflects Sailun's commitment to delivering innovative tire solutions that provide safety, performance and value for today's drivers.'
Sailun Tire Americas' new Atrezzo 4S all-weather tire is designed to perform in a wide range of conditions.
Aug. 28, 2025
MTD
Sailun Tire Americas introduced the new Sailun Atrezzo SVA2 ultra-high performance all-season tire (pictured) and the new Sailun TerraMax AT2 light truck tire at a recent ride-and-drive event near Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sailun Tire Americas is taking aim at two high-volume segments with the launch of the Sailun Atrezzo SVA2 and the Sailun TerraMax AT2.
Aug. 26, 2025

Commercial

BKT
BKT has been supplying tires to Caterpillar since 2015.
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. has earned Caterpillar "Excellence Level" recognition for the fourth year in a row.
Sept. 4, 2025
CEAT
'This transaction also grants CEAT global ownership of the Camso brand, which will be permanently assigned across categories after a three-year licensing period,' note CEAT officials.
CEAT Ltd. has acquired Michelin Group's Camso construction compact line business, which includes tires.
Sept. 3, 2025
MTD
Take this quick quiz to share what you're up against and find out how your biggest hurdle compares to what other dealers are experiencing across the industry.
Has your truck tire repair business been influenced by less-expensive, lower-tier medium truck tires in the market?
Aug. 31, 2025
OTR Engineered Solutions
'Whether it’s a college campus, golf course, resort or industrial park, this tire offers the durability and comfort operators need on both grass and pavement,' says Steve Jensen, vice president aftermarket at OTR Engineered Solutions.
OTR Engineered Solutions has expanded its Prowler line of all-terrain tires with a new 25x10-12 size engineered for side-by-side utility vehicles.
Aug. 28, 2025

Wholesale/Distribution

Rubber Inc.
With the addition of Automotive Distribution Specialists, Rubber Inc. now has six distribution centers. (Pictured, left to right: Eric Stridde, vice president of sales; Kentrell Watkins, warehouse; David Lama, Jr. , account manager; Andrew Souza, branch manager; Tom Griffin, regional manager; David Lama, Sr., account manager; and Joseph Maffia, president,)
Rubber Inc. has acquired Automotive Distribution Specialists, also known as Service Inc.
Sept. 5, 2025
ATD
'These grants were made possible through generous donations received from ATD’s vendor partners throughout 2024,' say ATD officials.
American Tire Distributors Inc. and the Gary Sinise Foundation together have presented grants totaling nearly $150,000 to four first responder departments.
Sept. 2, 2025
1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels
1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels now maintains an inventory of more than 40,000 reconditioned and used factory original steel and alloy wheels.
1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels has completed its move-in at a second warehouse near its original facility in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Aug. 27, 2025
MTD
The Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC will distribute Eldorado brand tires.
The Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC will be the exclusive vendor of TBC Corp.'s Eldorado tire brand in the United States and Canada.
Aug. 18, 2025

Suppliers

PCTNA
'With people tuning into SiriusXM and Mad Dog Sports Radio in their cars and trucks, this partnership gives us a powerful platform to connect with millions of passionate sports and football fans across the country,” says Samuel Felberbaum, president of Prinx Chengshan Tire North America.
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America's Fortune brand will be a sponsor of SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio (Channel 82) during the upcoming pro football regular season.
Sept. 3, 2025
Hunter Engineering Co.
Hunter's Inspection Live automatically updates specs, software features and license plate recognition capabilities.
Hunter Engineering Co. says new cloud-based software for its Quick Check Drive and Quick Check Edge inspection systems will streamline processes.
Sept. 3, 2025
Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.
The Venom Power Terra Hunter X/T 2 is an 'updated hybrid all-terrain tire' from Transamerica Tire.
Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd. is launching the Terra Hunter X/T 2 from Venom Power Tires, the latest creation in its dual-purpose all-terrain tire line.
Sept. 3, 2025
Nokian
Chris Ostrander has joined Nokian as senior vice president of North America.
Chris Ostrander has joined Nokian Tyres Inc. as the senior vice president of North America as of September 1.
Sept. 2, 2025

Operations

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'When it comes to selling your dealership, there’s plenty of talk about valuation drivers — the things that can increase the value of your company in the eyes of a buyer,' says Strandberg. 'But just as important, and often overlooked, are the valuation killers.'
If you’re the face of your business and the one making every decision and holding every supplier and/or customer relationship, that’s a problem.
Aug. 25, 2025
Yokohama Tire Corp.
'From our view, it looks like the onset of summer inspired a slight increase in consumer tire replacement,' says Healy.
Our latest check-ins with tire dealers show retail sellout trends were up again in July, which gives us two consecutive months of unexpected improvement.
Aug. 22, 2025
Scott Galvan
Is it more efficient to have three sales associates managing the repair orders from cradle to grave or two sales associates, supported by one dedicated service manager, who coordinates service management?
Tire dealers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce technician downtime and deliver a better customer experience.
Aug. 18, 2025
Reno Vulcanizing
Mature, trusting customers are precious. They form the spine of your business and without them, every transaction becomes new business in an attempt to develop a trust relationship.
When the customer can depend on your company and your company can depend on the customer, trust is driving the relationship.
Aug. 15, 2025

Photo Galleries

BKT
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) exhibited at this year's Farm Progress Show.
Many tire manufacturers ventured to Decatur, Ill., recently for the 2025 Farm Progress Show to highlight ag tires and technology — and MTD was there!
Aug. 29, 2025
MTD
The new Sailun TerraMax AT2 (pictured) and the new Sailun Atrezzo SVA2 are exclusively available in the U.S. through TBC and National Tire Warehouse (NTW) and can be purchased in Canada via multiple distributors.
Sailun Tire Americas introduced two new tires at its Sailun Traction Tour event near Salt Lake City, Utah. Here's a look!
Aug. 26, 2025
MTD
The new Road Venture RT is Kumho's first entry into the rapidly expanding rugged-terrain (R/T) segment.
Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. recently demonstrated the performance of its new Road Venture RT in the sizzling Mojave Desert - and MTD was there!
Aug. 18, 2025
Fremont Tire & Cycle
Greg Gustafson, owner of Fremont Tire & Cycle in Galesburg, Ill., displays an array of tire and automobile industry collectibles in the showroom of his dealership.
The showroom at Fremont Tire & Cycle doubles as a showcase for owner Greg Gustafson's tire and auto industry memorabilia collection. Take a look!
Aug. 1, 2025

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