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Big O Tires Moves Into Texas
TBC Corp. has sold eight of its NTB Tire & Service Center stores in Texas to a Big O Tires franchisee, allowing the Big O Tires brand to enter the Lone Star State.
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Winter Tires and TPMS Systems: Follow Proper Procedures to Maintain Functionality
Even the most straightforward service – mounting aftermarket winter tires that are the same size as the original tires – has the potential to create tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) issues.
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Michelin Celebrates Its IMSA Connection at NAIAS
For Michelin North America Inc., 2019 is the year of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). And that partnership is about more than racing, Scott Clark says.
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How Adhesive Weights Are Changing Tire Balancing
Technicians increasingly reach for adhesive weights when balancing flangeless alloy rims and ever-bigger wheels. What does that mean for a shop’s inventory of clip-on wheel weights?
Max Finkelstein Opens 2nd Distribution Center in Virginia
Max Finkelstein Inc. has opened its second distribution center in Virginia. The new DC is located outside of Richmond, Va., in Colonial Heights.
Four Employees Promoted to Key Leadership Roles at Mighty
Ken Voelker, president and CEO of Mighty Distributing System of America (MDSA), dba Mighty Auto Parts, a Gonher company, announced the promotion of four employees to key leadership roles.
Goodyear's Tire Volume Dropped 3% in Final Quarter of 2018
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says three factors caused its tire unit volume to fall in the final months of 2018.
Federated Auto Parts Contest Prize Combines Training and Baseball
Federated Auto Parts will award a trip to Automotive Video Inc.’s (AVI) spring training conference March 21-23, 2019, in Fort Myers, Fla.
USTMA Leader Elected to Manufacturing Board
Anne Forristall Luke, CEO and president of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) was elected vice chair of the National Association of Manufacturers Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) board of directors.
Online Voters Pick Grand Prize Winner of Techs Rock Contest
More than 30,000 people cast their online vote to choose the grand prize winner in the first annual Techs Rock Awards sponsored by the nonprofit TechForce Foundation.
Art Blumenthal Revamps Website To Help Buyers, Sellers of Tire Stores
Art Blumenthal LLC, a business broker that specializes in the automotive aftermarket, has redesigned its website with more resources to help those buying and selling tire stores and auto service centers.
A Truck Tire Test: Michelin, Continental and Double Coin
Three trucks. Three sets of tires from three tire manufacturers. Two tests. One battle for fuel efficiency.
Learn About Automotive Scholarship Opportunities Via Text
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) is alerting interested students to scholarship opportunities via a new text messaging program. The UAF is accepting scholarship applications now.
The 7 Characteristics That Define a Loyal Customer
You have regular customers who feel like family. But are those customers loyal?
Look for Falken WildPeak M/T on 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
The WildPeak M/T tire from Falken Tire Corp. has earned its spot as an original equipment fitment on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from FCA US LLC.
Hunter Helps Tire Dealers Make the Most of Inspections
Hunter Engineering Co. has unveiled a new reporting tool to help tire dealers maximize their investment in inspection equipment.
Steel Cord Company Opens European Subsidiary
Xingda steel tire cord customers in Europe will now be supported by Xingda Europe Ltd. The new company, a subsidiary of Xingda Co., held its grand opening late last year in Luxembourg.
Top Prize in Cardone Sweepstakes Is 1977 Trans Am Firebird
A 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird is the grand prize in a sweepstakes sponsored by Cardone Industries Inc.
Michelin Drive Tire Will Be OE on New Freightliner Cascadia
The new Michelin X Line Energy D+ long-haul drive tire is designed to contribute to the new Freightliner Cascadia’s 5% fuel-efficiency improvement over the 2017 model.
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