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The Safe Tread Alliance (STA) 'is calling for a collaborative approach between industry leaders, government agencies and safety organizations to ensure that tires are safe throughout their usable life, not just when they’re new.' (Pictured are STA co-founders Alex Bebiak, president of the Road Ready Foundation on left and Jamie Ward, CEO of Tire Discounters Inc.)
The newly formed Safe Tread Alliance is calling for modernized tire safety standards and the elimination of outdated tread depth check practices.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Goodyear's net loss during the third quarter of 2025 'was $2.2 billion ($7.62 per share) compared to Goodyear net loss of $37 million (13 cents per share) a year ago.'
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Hall of Fame inductees include Tomo Mizutani, chairman emeritus of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. Mizutani is 'known for his global leadership and commitment to innovation,' said TIA CEO Dick Gust.
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers recently opened two new locations: one in St. Louis, Mo., and another in Tyler, Texas. Three more Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers locations are scheduled to open in the St. Louis market within the next 60 days.
TIA
'We always want to continue to grow our membership,' says Russ Devens, incoming Tire Industry Association president.

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Retail

PCTNA
The Fortune ClimaFlex 4S is 'a true all-weather touring and CUV tire available in 61 SKUS,' according to Prinx Chengshan Tire North America officials.
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America is highlighting several Fortune brand tires, including the ClimaFlex 4S, at this week's SEMA Show.
Nov. 4, 2025
Sentury Tire USA
'We are excited to add this versatile all-season offering to Groundspeed's range of quality passenger tires,' says Maxwell Wee, executive vice president of Sentury Tire USA.
Sentury Tire USA is displaying its new Groundspeed Voyager GT-AS all-season tire at this week's SEMA Show.
Nov. 4, 2025
Atturo
Atturo Tire Corp. is billing the Artis as the 'first luxury high performance tire on the market.'
Atturo Tire Corp. and Artis Wheels have collaborated to create the new Artis, which is on display at this week's SEMA Show.
Nov. 4, 2025
Trimax Tire
'With all the recent tariff turmoil this year, we are excited to introduce the Chinhoo Tire brand to North America, positioned as a quality value tire,' say Trimax Tire officials.
Trimax Tire is showcasing its new Chinhoo brand, which includes nearly 300 sizes, at this week's SEMA Show.
Nov. 4, 2025

Commercial

Ascenso
The event was designed to demonstrate the real-world benefits of VF (very high-flexion) tire technology and central tire inflation systems.
Ascenso Tires North America recently held an interactive VF Tire Technology Field Day in Burley, Idaho.
Nov. 3, 2025
Sentury Tire USA
The new Landsail Cargoblazer AP360 is a regional all-position tire 'designed for superior performance and durability,' say Sentury Tire USA officials.
Sentury Tire USA has launched five new commercial tires for regional and mixed-service use under its Landsail brand.
Nov. 3, 2025
Hamaton Inc.
The Hamaton VT Truck 2.0 Tool 'provides a powerful, user-friendly interface for TPMS maintenance and programming,' say Hamaton Inc. officials.
Hamaton Inc. is showcasing its latest Heavy-Duty TPMS product line-up at this week's SEMA Show.
Nov. 3, 2025
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Wholesale/Distribution

TGI
Tire Group International LLC's warehouse in Miami, Fla., is now accepting donations.
Tire Group International LLC is collecting donations for victims of Hurricane Melissa.
Oct. 30, 2025
Omnisource
Omnisource now has three distribution centers in the United States that ship Radar brand tires.
Omnisource, maker of Radar brand tires, has opened a distribution center in Knoxville, Tenn., and a warehouse in Parkesburg, Pa.
Oct. 29, 2025
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'The biggest factor for us was the seasonality and timing of these tariffs,' says JP Gallagher, owner of Gallagher Tire, which is based in Pottstown, Pa.
In this MTD exclusive, four tire distributors discuss how they reacted when tariffs were announced and measures they've taken to insulate their businesses.
Oct. 20, 2025
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From left to right, Brock, Austen, Paul and Brooks Swentzel of S&S Tire, pictured at S&S Tire's 50th anniversary celebration last year.
“ChatGPT told me this morning that 88% of all third-generation family businesses go bankrupt,” says Brooks Swentzel of Lexington, Ky.-based S&S Tire.
Oct. 17, 2025

Suppliers

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'Our commercial members have been asking for an updated version of Basic CTS in Spanish so they can provide employees who speak Spanish with the same level of training as those employees who speak English,” says TIA CEO Dick Gust.
The Tire Industry Association's 200-Level Basic Commercial Tire Service program is now available in workbook and video format.
Nov. 4, 2025
Schrader TPMS Solutions
Schrader TPMS Solutions is showcasing heavy duty sensors and other new products at this week's SEMA Show.
Schrader TPMS Solutions is launching its new Heavy Duty OE Replacement TPMS portfolio, including sensors, valves and the VT Truck 2.0 TPMS Tool.
Nov. 4, 2025
Goodyear
'With the sale of our chemical business, we have completed all of the planned asset sales included in our Goodyear Forward transformation program,' says Goodyear CEO and President Mark Stewart.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Co. has finalized the sale of the majority of its chemical business to an affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management LLC.
Nov. 4, 2025
Net Driven
Net Driven will offer demonstrations of its enhanced Connected Digital Platform inside its booth (#43115) at this week's SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Net Driven has made enhancements to its Connected Digital Platform to help tire dealerships strengthen visibility, attract extra customers and more.
Nov. 4, 2025

Operations

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'The next time your shop feels chaotic, take a step back,' says O'Connor. 'Listen. Observe. Where's the beat? What's falling out of sync?'
In your dealership, every decision you make is like a musical note. Every pause you take is just as meaningful.
Nov. 3, 2025
American Wheel & Tire
'The best operators don't just run their businesses,' says Strandberg. 'They architect the future.'
When most people think of mergers and acquisitions, they think about numbers. And they’re not wrong.
Oct. 28, 2025
Endeavor
'We can compromise in other areas of a retail environment, but sacrificing gross profit for empty sales is a short-term and long-term disaster, outside of a very narrow scope of intended results,' says McCarron.
The strategy of understanding the vehicle’s problem and the customer’s problem goes a long way in solving retail’s biggest issue, which is trust.
Oct. 22, 2025
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'Widespread EV adoption is not expected to cause the power grid to collapse,' says Van Batenburg.
As electric vehicles keep selling - even without the $7,500 federal incentive - the myths, hype and partial truths about these vehicles are still abundant.
Oct. 16, 2025

Photo Galleries

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Dealers take turns fielding questions from their peers during panel discussions tailored to retail, commercial and off-the-road tire topics. Josephine Foley, left, manager of safety and fleet for Sullivan Tire and Auto Service, and Sarah Mason, right, safety manager for Fountain Tire, participated in the retail roundtable.
Safety leaders from 38 tire dealerships around the U.S. gathered to share safety issues and best practices during the 2025 Safety Leadership Summit. MTD had the exclusive seat...
Oct. 22, 2025
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Nexen Tire America Inc. rolled out two tires – the N’Priz S and the N’Fera Sport – at a ride-and-drive in Joliet, Ill. Pictured is the N’Fera Sport, mounted on a high-horsepower Porsche.
Nexen Tire America Inc. recently introduced two new tires at a ride-and-drive event – and MTD was there!
Oct. 6, 2025
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More than 450 guests attended the meeting. (Pictured, from left to right, Ryan Moylan, sales manager, Tireweb; Mark Zurcher, co-owner of Best-One Tire Group; and Carson Cornelius, general manager, Tireweb.)
Best-One Tire Group recently held its annual member meeting in Indianapolis - and MTD was there!
Sept. 22, 2025
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Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) exhibited at this year's Farm Progress Show.
Many tire manufacturers ventured to Decatur, Ill., recently for the 2025 Farm Progress Show to highlight ag tires and technology — and MTD was there!
Aug. 29, 2025

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