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    'A majority of tire dealers indicate tire prices increased in the month of May — 56.2% of dealers — which matches the commentary we heard from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. executives and others in recent months,' says Healy.

    Fitment Group
    'What we're looking for - what we're hoping for - is stability,' says JP Brooks, Fitment Group's chief revenue officer.
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    MTD Columnist Craig Van Batenburg says tire dealers need to operate and offer repair services to customers in all sectors of the vehicle world, and that includes EVs. The rollback of California’s EV mandate doesn’t change that there are EVs on the road and Van Batenburg says once customers invest in an EV “90% stay that way.”
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    ATD
    'ATD now operates with a clean balance sheet, sufficient liquidity and the full endorsement of our ownership group,' say ATD officials.
    June 30, 2025
    American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) "has navigated one of the most significant transitions in our company’s history," begins a recent open letter from ATD management.
    MTD
    Tire Group International LLC will distribute Yokohama brand tires in three states.
    June 30, 2025
    Tire Group International LLC has announced it will be an authorized distributor for Yokohama tires in Florida, Oregon and Washington.
    Southern Tire Mart LLC
    Southern Tire Mart LLC now has more than 220 locations.
    June 30, 2025
    Southern Tire Mart LLC has opened its newest location in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The store is an acquisition.
    MTD
    Yokohama TWS' Mitas ag tire plant in Charles City, Iowa, will play a critical role in the further growth of the Mitas brand, say Yokohama TWS officials. (Pictured, first shift workers at the plant, which opened in 2012 and manufactures radial tires for a wide range of agricultural applications.)
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    June 30, 2025
    Yokohama TWS plans to supercharge the growth of its Mitas ag tire brand by making substantial investments on several fronts.

    TBC Corp.
    The Midas franchise, with 2,000 locations worldwide, is now owned by Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.
    Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. has completed the purchase of Midas from TBC Corp., which includes about 1,200 franchised locations in the U.S. and Canada.

    Yokohama
    “The 718L is built for maximum fuel efficiency and durability to meet fleets’ long-haul demands,” says Tom Clauer, Yokohama Tire Corp.'s senior manager of commercial product planning.
    Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched the new Yokohama BluEarth 718L SmartWay-verified premium drive tire

    Sailun
    Sailun Tire Americas “is well-diversified from a manufacturing base and we believe we are positioned well to continue to supply our partners in the U.S. in this uncertain time,” says Ron Dolan, the company's president.
    Despite market volatility, Sailun Tire Americas’ business remains “on track,” says Ron Dolan, the company’s president.

    Michelin North America Inc.
    Michelin says as of July 1 American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) will no longer be an authorized distributor of its tire brands.
    Michelin North America Inc. says American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) will no longer be an authorized dealer of Michelin tire brands.

    Smithers
    Smithers operates Treadwell Research Park for Discount Tire, which owns the Pearsall, Texas-based tire testing facility.
    Atlas Automotive Equipment
    “The AF13G delivers consistent air output and professional-grade features that make it an essential tool for on-the-go operations,” says Mike Israel, brand manager, Atlas Equipment.

    MTD
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is no longer utilizing ATD as a distributor for its Cooper and Mickey Thompson branded products.

    MTD
    Yokohama TWS says its Mitas ag tire plant in Charles City, Iowa, will be a critical component of the Mitas brand's continued growth.
    MTD takes you behind the scenes at Yokohama TWS' Mitas ag tire plant in Charles City, Iowa.