Wonderland Tire
MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year Award is open to all independent tire dealers, including commercial tire dealers.
There's still time to nominate a candidate for MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year Award.
Bridgestone Americas Inc.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has named Robert Johnson (pictured) group president, North America.
McArthur Tire
McArthur Tire Staff
Slate Auto
Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle startup company backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, aims to be an affordable EV option for consumers with its latest truck, which can also be upgraded to a five-seat SUV.
Nexen Tire America
“By supplying OE tires for Jeep’s first hybrid SUV in North America, we have once again demonstrated our competitiveness in the future mobility market,' say Nexen Tire America officials.

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rnr tire express
RNR Tire Express says its franchise network delivered $3.2 million in community impact through national programs and local outreach initiatives last year.
April 28, 2026
Yokohama Tire
“The H/T4 is our latest generation highway tire, following a long line of successful predecessors in this segment,” says Kevin Nguyen, Yokohama Tire manager of product planning.
Yokohama Tire Corp. is launching the new Geolandar H/T4, a "durable, all-season highway tire for light trucks, SUVs and commercial vans."
April 27, 2026
Municipal Tire
Morris Rotman (pictured) bought Municipal Tire & Wheel Co. in 1925.
Municipal Tire & Wheel Co. was linked to one of the most famous periods in "Windy City" history.
April 24, 2026
Midas
Top performers were recognized at Midas International's recent convention.
Midas International launched its "Midas is the Best" brand campaign at its recent convention in Savannah, Ga., which marked Midas' 70th anniversary.
April 24, 2026

Commercial

Titan International LLC
The new Goodyear Softrac Pro (pictured) and Goodyear Softrac 'have been vigorously tested by several OEMs,' say Titan International LLC officials.
Titan International LLC has rolled out two new Goodyear brand tires, the Softrac Pro and the Softrac Smooth, for power equipment use.
April 28, 2026
Stubblefield Funeral Home
Tim Good enjoyed a 40-year tire industry career, holding a variety of executive positions in the OTR tire segment.
Tim Good, former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Maxam Tire North America executive, recently died at the age of 71.
April 23, 2026
Vipal Rubber
'We have intensified our investments to strengthen Vipal Rubber’s presence in the United States,' says Felipe Henzel, commercial director, international markets and two-wheels division for Vipal Rubber.
Vipal Rubber celebrated its "new moment in the North American market" at a recent event in Nashville, Tenn.
April 16, 2026
Yokohama TWS
“The collaboration with NTPA connects Mitas to two worlds where performance truly matters: tough daily work in the field and the most extreme competitive environments,' says Roberta D’Agnano, global marketing director, Mitas, Yokohama TWS.
Yokohama TWS' Mitas brand has announced a three-year partnership with the National Tractor Pullers Association, serving as the group's official tire sponsor.
April 16, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

TGI
'This isn’t just about marketing materials,' says Mark Lindsey, Tire Group International LLC's chief strategy officer. 'It's about enabling our partners to bring the Cosmo lifestyle to life in their markets.'
Tire Group International LLC has launched CosmoTiresGear.com, "a one-stop website designed exclusively for its distributors and retailers."
April 28, 2026
Hoonigan
Ryan Waldron, Hoonigan's new CEO, 'was selected for his extensive leadership experience and strong track record driving operational, commercial and organizational excellence,' say Hoonigan officials.
Hoonigan has hired former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. exec Ryan Waldron to help scale its automotive aftermarket and distribution business.
April 23, 2026
K&M Tire
'We always have one to three projects going on to expand our warehouses,' says Cheryl Gossard, president of K&M Tire Inc.
K&M Tire Inc. recently completed an expansion at its distribution center in Cadillac, Mich., adding 9,900 square feet to the facility.
April 22, 2026
Tire Group International LLC
'By partnering with Big Brand Tire & Service and American Tire Depot - retail leaders with over 345 locations across the Western United States - Cosmo Tires gains immediate scale visibility and cultural relevance,' say Tire Group International LLC officials.
Tire Group International LLC's Cosmo brand has launched in southern California via a strategic partnership with Big Brand Tire & Service and American Tire Depot.
April 6, 2026

Suppliers

BendPak Inc.
“Our new wheel spotting dish provides clear guidance on where to properly position most cars, trucks and SUVs for lifting,” says Sean Price, BendPak director of product development.
BendPak Inc. says all of its two-post lifts now come with a new BendPak wheel spotting dish kit for positioning a vehicle for service.
April 28, 2026
USTMA
Stephanie Mull (pictured) is executive director of the Tire Recycling Foundation, which was founded by the Tire Industry Association and the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.
Stephanie Mull has joined the Tire Industry Association's Environmental Advisory Council.
April 27, 2026
Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc.
In her new role, Carolina Wagner (pictured) will oversee all marketing functions for Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc.
Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. has named Carolina Wagner its new vice president of marketing.
April 27, 2026
MTD
“We believe the Cavaliers' partnership brings a great value for sending the message about our brand,” said Brandon Stotsenburg, vice president of the automotive division for American Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd.
American Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd. celebrated its continued partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers at the company’s American Technical Center in Akron, Ohio.
April 24, 2026

Operations

Yokohama
'All things considered, we would describe the outlook for the industry as being in a mixed position,' says Healy.
Underlying demand conditions have yet to show the level of improvement desired by most dealers.
April 21, 2026
Sailun
'Stock EV tires and make sure you have access to all of the popular sizes,' says Van Batenburg.
High- and low-voltage systems will push their way forward. And we must all adapt.
April 20, 2026
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April 6, 2026
MTD
'We talk about consolidation, we talk about private equity and we talk about growth,' says Strandberg. 'But we don’t talk enough about what might be the most important decision a family business will ever face: Who’s next?'
When a second-generation transition does make sense, the best outcomes tend to follow a similar pattern.
March 30, 2026

Photo Galleries

MTD
hall of fame panel
From general sessions to the trade show floor, here’s a look at how the Big O Tires family came together from April 14-16 in Louisville, Ky.
April 20, 2026
MTD
'Around 100 shareholder/members and 50 vendors made up the 400 attendees at this year's event,' says Jason Rook, president and CEO of the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC (ITDG.)
Here's an up-close look at the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC's recent members meeting in Orlando, Fla.!
April 17, 2026
MTD
Big Brand Tire & Service recognized employees across several categories for exceeding financial benchmarks and creating an exceptional customer experience.
Big Brand Tire & Service recently honored some of its top performers at its President's Club event in Las Vegas, Nev. Here's a look!
April 15, 2026
MTD
ice sculpture
McCarthy Tire Service Co. celebrated its centennial at the beginning of April 2026 — and MTD was there!
April 13, 2026

Products

Maxam Tire North America
“With the addition of the 45/54R45 size, we’re continuing to respond directly to market needs while expanding access to a proven loader tire,” says Jimmy McDonnell, vice president of sales and marketing at Maxam Tire North America.
Maxam Tire North America is adding a new 45/65R45 size in the MS406 E4/L4 OTR tire line.
April 7, 2026
ATD
The new Ironman iMOVE Sport G2 is available in 17 sizes for wheels ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches in diameter, 'covering many of today’s most popular sedans, crossovers and SUVs,' say American Tire Distributors officials.
New new Ironman iMOVE Sport G2 from American Tire Distributors is an all-season ultra-high performance tire designed for select electric vehicles and other cars.
April 3, 2026
Petlas
The new PtxMD51 is built to perform in environments 'where wear, impact, and cut risks are consistently high,' say Petlas Tire Corp. officials.
Petlas Tire Corp. has expanded its OTR tire range with the launch of the PtxMD51, a new L-5 type tire developed for underground mining loaders and trucks.
April 3, 2026
Tire Group International LLC (TGI)
The tire, which became available in the U.S. in Q4 of 2025, is engineered to meet the demands of performance and touring products with an extended tread life, increased traction on the road and lower rolling resistance.
Tire Group International LLC (TGI) says it is elevating its Cosmo Tires brand with the EV-ready Kurrent tire, nicknamed "The Touring Kat."
March 26, 2026

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