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    Big Brand Tire & Service
    Big Brand Tire & Service has “plans to significantly grow its presence” throughout Texas “in the coming years,” say Big Brand Tire & Service officials.
    Retail

    Big Brand Tire & Service Enters Texas

    Sept. 11, 2024
    Big Brand Tire & Service, which is based in Moorpark, Calif., has entered Texas via the acquisition of Tires to You, which has seven stores in the Austin area.
    MTD
    Rob Williams, president of Hankook Tire America Corp., was the keynote speaker at the 2024 Tire Society conference in Akron, Ohio.
    Suppliers

    Hankook's Williams Talks Tire Technology

    Madison Gehring
    Sept. 11, 2024
    Rob Williams, president of Hankook Tire America Corp., discussed technological advancements in tires at the recent Tire Society conference.
    Sullivan Tire Co. Inc.
    Norwell, Mass.-based Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. has expanded its number of commercial tire outlets.
    Commercial Business

    Commercial Tire Dealerships Continue to Grow

    Madison Gehring
    Sept. 10, 2024
    Some of the country’s largest commercial tire dealerships have grown through acquisitions, relocations or new facilities in the past year.
    MTD
    K&M Tire Inc. has added six warehouses to its network with the acquisition of Lancaster, Pa.-based K&W Tire Inc.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    K&M Tire Acquires K&W Tire

    Sept. 6, 2024
    K&M Tire Inc. has acquired K&W Tire Inc., which is based in Lancaster, Pa., and has six distribution centers throughout New England.

    American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd.
    Kenda has also been addressing the move to more four-season touring applications, providing the benefits of touring or grand touring tires for enhanced SUV performance enhanced by 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification. (Pictured, the Kenda Touring 4S tire).
    Suppliers

    Hot Trends in CUV/SUV Tires

    Madison Gehring
    The CUV/SUV market has grown exponentially in the last few years, forcing tire manufacturers to create new products to keep up with this demand.

    Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    Designed for underground mining applications, the Bridgestone V-Steel Mining Smooth Tread is one of several new tires that Bridgestone Americas Inc. is bringing to MINExpo 2024.
    Commercial Business

    Bridgestone to Unveil Tires at MINExpo

    Bridgestone Americas Inc. will roll out two new underground mining tires and a new loader tire during MINExpo 2024.

    Autel U.S.
    This application allows Autel calibration system owners to use their frame, targets and setup with original equipment software accessed in-house or through the Autel Remote Expert platform on these vehicles not yet covered.
    Suppliers

    Autel Releases Guided ADAS

    Autel U.S. has released Guided ADAS, an application that calibrates vehicles not yet covered by Autel tablet ADAS calibration software.

    American Tire Distributors Inc.
    Officials from American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) call former ATD President and CEO Stuart Schuette “a visionary” who “guided ATD through an ongoing business transformation with passion and dedication.”
    Wholesale/Distribution

    Schuette Guided ATD Through Ups and Downs

    Mike Manges
    Stuart Schuette, until recently the CEO of American Tire Distributors Inc., guided the company through several turbulent episodes.

    MTD
    Joining TIA's board for the three-year term are Gary Schroeder of Bob Sumerel Tire Co., John Sparks of Spark Commercial Tire Inc., Sarah Mason of Fountain Tire and Chris Rhoades of BKT USA Inc. (pictured).
    Hunter Engineering Co.
    Hunter was awarded for the Ultimate ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) in the ADAS category and the HawkEye XL Commercial Alignment System in the Tire & Wheel Service category.

    Black's Tire Service Inc.
    Black's Tire Service. Inc. will host its annual charity golf tournament to benefit the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina.

    Burt Brothers Tire & Service
    More than 500 Burt Brothers Tire & Service employees gathered at a recent Salt Lake City Bees game to watch an 11-year-old Make-A-Wish child throw the first pitch.
    Photo Galleries

    Photos: Burt Brothers Tire Makes Wishes Come True

    Burt Brothers Tire & Service employees gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah, to support the dealership's partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.