Big O Tires franchisees set back-to back sales and profitability records in 2020 and 2021, and for the first time turned the retailer into a billion-dollar business. New leaders at the helm say it’s just the beginning, and that Big O Tires is “poised for monumental growth.”

Bridgestone Americas Inc. will make race tires at its new production facility in Akron, Ohio. The plant - named the Advanced Tire Production Center - will produce all 25,000 Firestone Firehawk race tires for the NTT IndyCar Series. 

Michelin North America Inc. recently teamed up with Delta Airlines and a non-profit, Best Defense Organization, to bring 29 World War II Veterans back to the beaches of Normandy, France, 78 years after D-Day. 

The Sailun Group will open the Sailun Tire Americas Technical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., that will design and develop passenger, light truck, SUV, CUV and medium truck tires, plus tires for electric vehicles.

RNR Tire Express recently gave a restored 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ Sahara - customized with Jurassic Park graphics - to Chris Festo on Archer, Fla., as part of its Father's Day promotion.

A bill has been introduced that would provide tax credits to trucking fleets that buy retreads made in the United States.

What are truck tire manufacturers and marketers up against as the second half of the year begins? That’s a big question. And there’s no single, all-encompassing answer. 

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. has introduced a new flotation tire, the Alliance 590, for ag and construction applications. 

Despite numerous challenges, the North American truck tire market is red-hot right now. Walt Weller of CMA/Double Coin explains why - and what dealers can expect next - in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

The Tire Industry Association will offer its only Certified Earthmover Tire Service Technician training class of the year July 11-15 in Garner, Iowa. Participants are encouraged to sign up today to ensure a spot in the five-day course.