K&M Tire
Ken Langhals, founder and CEO of K&M Tire Inc., was named MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year in 2025.
Nominate a candidate for MTD's prestigious Tire Dealer of the Year Award today.
VIP Tires & Service
“This is a tremendous milestone for VIP Tires & Service and the communities we serve,” says Quirk, who now serves as the dealership's executive chairman.
Point S Tire and Auto Service
'We want to make sure we’re helping independent tire organizations be successful,' says Walter Lybeck, CEO of Point S USA. 'We believe in what we do.'
Nokian
'As temperatures change, the studs adjust automatically between on-mode and off,' say Nokian officials. 'The innovation is the first of its kind in the tire industry.'
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America
'We've heard from our customers that our brands, Prinx and Fortune, are becoming a huge part of their assortment,' said Mark Chandler, vice president, supply chain, Prinx Chengshan Tire North America (pictured far left, with other members of the company's management team.)

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Retail

Hankook Tire America Corp.
The company says the tire will provide reassurance for drivers and 'adventure-seekers' on gravel trails or muddy paths.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is rolling out the Laufenn X FIT AT2, a new all-terrain tire for light truck and SUV fitments.
March 4, 2026
McMahon's Best-One
Tire Service That Serves aims to create 'a structured, year-round initiative focused on intentional partnerships, charitable giving, volunteerism and community-driven impact.'
McMahon’s Best-One is launching its new annual community initiative, Tire Service That Serves, in a continued effort to give back.
Feb. 24, 2026
TBC Corp./Big O Tires
Tanveer Grewal and Mandeep Singh have six Big O Tires franchise stores, all in the state of California.
Tanveer Grewal and Mandeep Singh have opened their sixth Big O Tires location, a five-bay store in Grass Valley, Calif.
Feb. 24, 2026
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc.
All four recently acquired Black's Tire & Auto Save and Bay City Tire & Wheel locations 'will operate as part of the Sun Auto Network,' say Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. officials.
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. recently finalized two acquisitions in Alabama, increasing its presence in that state by four locations.
Feb. 24, 2026

Commercial

Hunter Engineering Co.
Highlighted equipment will include Hunter Engineering Co.'s newly enhanced HawkEye XL Commercial Alignment System.
Hunter Engineering Co. will provide demonstrations of heavy-duty tire and wheel service equipment during this month's TMC Show.
March 3, 2026
MTD
TIA recently held its 2026 OTR Tire Conference in Orlando, Fla.
The Tire Industry Association's 2027 OTR Tire Conference will take place Feb. 24-27 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, La.
March 3, 2026
Bridgestone Americas Inc.
“This expansion takes our most established row crop fitment and carries it forward,” says Bill Durivage, senior agricultural product strategy manager at Firestone Ag.
Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas Inc., announced the expansion of its Maxi Traction and Radial Deep Tread 23° tire lines.
March 3, 2026
Yokohama
Yokohama Tire Corp. will display the 716 U next week at the TMC show.
Yokohama Tire Corp. has added a new size, 445/50R22.5, to its 716 U wide-base tire for waste haul and other severe-service applications.
March 2, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

Tire Group International LLC
'Cosmo Tires is especially honored to support Zoo Miami’s family of Sumatran tigers, helping advance awareness, conservation education and ongoing animal care efforts that benefit these magnificent animals,' according to Tire Group International LLC.
Tire Group International LLC's (TGI) Cosmo brand has partnered with the Zoo Miami Foundation, a partnership that TGI says "has special meaning."
March 4, 2026
The Wheel Group (TWG)
“We’re excited to open our doors and bring the community into our space,” says Wade Kawasaki, CEO of The Wheel Group. “This event is about celebrating the builds, the brands and the people who support the aftermarket.'
The Wheel Group will feature its Dirty Life, Mayhem, Cali Off-Road, Ridler and other brands at its upcoming Ontario, Calif., warehouse event.
Feb. 26, 2026
USA Wheel & Tire Outlet Inc.
Haris Nadeem
USA Wheel & Tire Outlet Inc.'s 25-year-old CEO, Haris Nadeem, is putting in 12-hour days to make the company's expansion plans a reality.
Feb. 24, 2026
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The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs during peacetime.
Feb. 20, 2026

Suppliers

Goodyear
'Consumers can explore and purchase a curated collection of historic artifacts, signed memorabilia, limited-edition merchandise and once-in-a-lifetime experiences,' say Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. officials.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has opened an online memorabilia marketplace called "The Vault."
March 3, 2026
ASE
The Officially Licensed ASE Test Prep Partner initiative establishes a formal collaboration between ASE and participating partners 'to ensure test preparation content reflects current ASE standards and task lists,' say ASE officials.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched its Officially Licensed ASE Test Prep Partner initiative.
March 3, 2026
TireTutor
'Our goal is to meet shops where they are,' says Jason Abrahams, founder and CEO of TireTutor.
TireTutor has announced the "late-stage beta roll-out" of its artificial intelligence-powered digital vehicle inspection service.
March 3, 2026
Continental Tire the Americas LLC
According to Continental Tire the Americas LLC officials, the company 'is introducing an innovative way to reinforce that confidence with its new 'Nod of Confidence' ambassador.'
Continental Tire the Americas LLC has a new brand ambassador: a bobblehead that conveys a "nod of confidence."
March 3, 2026

Operations

MTD
'We expect tier-two to remain the top performer in the long-term as consumers balance price and quality,' says Healy.
In terms of what is selling well at retail, we continue to believe it’s value-oriented products.
Feb. 23, 2026
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'But by removing friction, capturing missed opportunities and improving communication, AI gives independents more time to focus on relationships, service quality and local reputation,' says O'Connor
Despite the noise and hype, artificial intelligence isn’t pushing independents to become more “corporate.”
Feb. 16, 2026
Honda
'If you find your company with sales not growing as they should be, do something,' says Van Batenburg.
Does your tire and repair business need to offer electric vehicle service in order to survive?
Feb. 9, 2026
Hunter Engineering Co.
'Adding services doesn’t just make your business healthier today,' says Strandberg. 'It fundamentally changes how buyers view your business tomorrow.'
You don’t need to be thinking about selling to start thinking about offering an expanded menu of services.
Feb. 4, 2026

Photo Galleries

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MTD takes you back to the recent TIA OTR Tire Conference with more photos from the event!
Feb. 25, 2026
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OTR panel discussion
Check out these photos from the Tire Industry Association's 2026 OTR Tire Conference in Orlando, Fla.!
Feb. 19, 2026
Aden Graves
Point S Tire & Auto, a network of independent tire dealerships, welcomed over 550 people to its 2026 annual Owners Meeting Feb. 5-8 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Ariz.
Excitement filled the air as Point S USA leaders, owners, families and vendors celebrated another year of growth and announced their 2026 strategy during the group's annual Owners...
Feb. 13, 2026
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K&M Tire meeting
Hundreds of K&M Tire Inc.'s customers recently gathered in Overland Park, Kan. — and MTD was there!
Jan. 28, 2026

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