The average age of light vehicles in operation in the U.S. has risen to 12.2 years in 2022, marking the fifth straight year the average vehicle age has increased.

In the tire and auto service industry, profit margins are relatively small and business is still highly driven by on-demand services. That means one day can be busy and the next day can be slow. 

Mounting and balancing tires correctly is the heart and soul of what tire dealers and other tire retailers do. And that means it’s absolutely critical the job is done with precision and delicacy.

Tire dealerships continue to buy other tire dealerships. And more commercial tire operations are getting in on the action. M&A expert Michael McGregor explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has added two sizes to the Workhorse MSA tire line.

Five years after the implementation of tariffs on off-the-road tires from India, the U.S. Department of Commerce says it is maintaining the rates set in 2017.

CEAT Specialty Tires Ltd. is sponsoring rodeo events across America to promote CEAT brand tires to farmers.  

Vipal Rubber Corp. has introduced the VM310, a tread designed for use on drive and trailer axles in urban areas. The VM310 will be available in North America during the second half of this year.