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VIP Tires & Service
'Spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the new store features modern amenities including a spacious showroom, a tire warehouse that holds over 2,000 tires on site, updated customer bathrooms and a fully renovated interior designed for an improved customer experience,' say VIP Tires & Service officials.
May 21, 2025
VIP Tires & Service has moved to a new location in Rockport, Maine, which replaces a VIP Tires store that had served the Rockport market since 1993.
MTD
When asked “What happens most often when a retail customer comes in for new tires?” 73% of respondents to MTD’s straw poll said that “the customer does not specify a brand” and they offered choices.
May 20, 2025
A recent straw poll confirms MTD's longstanding “70/30 Rule,” which states that 70% of consumers have no tire brand preference and retailers recommend and sell them a brand.
Bridgestone Americas
Bridgestone will continue its emphasis on high-diameter passenger tires.
May 20, 2025
Bridgestone Corp. posted around $7.3 billion in global revenue during the first three months of 2025, up versus the same period in 2024.
Gatto's Tires & Auto Service
Mike McHenry (pictured) took over Gatto's Tires & Auto Service from his mother, Pam Fitzgerald, about five years ago.
May 20, 2025
Melbourne, Fla.-based Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service is on its third generation of ownership since Mike Gatto first opened the dealership's doors in 1971.