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.
BKT
'In recent years, our group has reached such a scale and complexity that a more structured representation is required at the brand level,' says Rajiv Poddar, BKT's joint managing director (pictured, second from right.)
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. reports that its replacement tire revenue increased year-over-year in 2025.
Mitchem Tire Co.
The waiting room of Mitchem Tire Co.'s new store in Republic, Mo.
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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
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company
All Country HT 4S
American Tire Distributors says the first Ironman brand all-weather highway terrain tire, the All Country HT 4S, is designed to deliver year-round confidence.
Feb. 24, 2026

Commercial

Yokohama TWS
“With this 5,000-hour performance guarantee, we stand firmly behind our ProgressiveTraction technology and offer a clear commitment to long-term performance,' says Tom Rodgers, commercial director, Trelleborg Tires, Yokohama TWS.
Yokohama TWS is unveiling a 5,000-hour performance guarantee for select Trelleborg brand ag tires at this week's Commodity Classic show.
Feb. 25, 2026
Bridgestone Americas Inc.
The new Bridgestone MasterCore VMTD 27.00R49 is one of several new OTR tires Bridgestone Americas Inc. will introduce at ConExpo.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. will unveil three new OTR tires, including the the 27.00R49 Bridgestone MasterCore V-Steel M-Traction Deep, at ConExpo.
Feb. 24, 2026
BKT
'We are excited to return to the largest construction show in North America, where we will connect with customers and industry experts,' BKT USA Inc. President Jay Dhillon.
BKT USA Inc. will display a variety of OTR tires and solutions at ConExpo next week in Las Vegas, Nev.
Feb. 23, 2026
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Service truck maintenance will be covered by the Tire Industry Association's enhanced Certified ETS (Earthmover Tire Service) program.
The Tire Industry Association is adding several modules to its Certified ETS (Earthmover Tire Service) program in 2026.
Feb. 19, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

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Community Wholesale
Community Wholesale Tire will sell its wholesale distribution assets to U.S. AutoForce LLC in a transaction that is expected to close in April.
Feb. 16, 2026
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Independent wholesalers make up 80% of the U.S. consumer tire wholesale distribution channel, according to MTD's 2026 Facts Issue.
Independents continued to dominate the United States consumer tire wholesale channel in 2025, with 80% share of the market.
Feb. 10, 2026
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Jim La Neve is the fourth leader of Ben Tire Distributors. He credits the hard work of the 100-year-old company's employees for its longevity and success.
With a century of service that spans six warehouses and 25 retail stores, the story of Ben Tire Distributors Ltd. began on a much smaller scale.
Feb. 5, 2026
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During an onstage Q&A session, Cheryl Gossard, president of K&M Tire Inc., and Lindsey Beer, chief strategy officer, Best-One Tire (pictured, left), discussed how the K&M Tire/Zurcher Tire Inc. deal will benefit the companies' customers.
During its recent 2026 meeting, K&M Tire Inc. discussed a new merger and operational enhancements it has made to serve customers more effectively.
Jan. 27, 2026

Suppliers

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At one point, Akron, Ohio, was known as the 'Tire Capital of the World' and the 'Bowling Capital of the World.'
When most people hear the word "Akron," they think "Tire Capital of the World." But how about "Bowling Capital of the World?"
Feb. 25, 2026
AAPEX
Joe’s Garage
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo is seeking speakers and trainers to lead sessions at its annual trade show.
Feb. 18, 2026
Autel U.S.
TS900
Autel U.S. will donate 100 of its TS900 diagnostic and service tablet kits to support high school automotive programs nationwide.
Feb. 17, 2026
Sullivan Tire and Auto Service
Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. has been named the 'Official Tire and Auto Service of the Boston Red Sox,' with the partnership extended through the 2030 Major League Baseball season.
New England-based Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. is continuing its longstanding relationship with the Boston Red Sox.
Feb. 17, 2026

Operations

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'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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conference hall
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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