McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc.
McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. says it will continue to operate two key Henise Tire Service locations in Allentown, Pa., and Bensalem, Pa.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-based McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. has acquired Henise Tire Service Inc.'s commercial tire operations.
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Dan and Andrea Delong along with their two sons, Aidan and Alex Delong, operate Brimfield Tire & Auto Repair in Kent, Ohio as a family.
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Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
'Schierl Tire & Auto Service was founded in 1956 and does automotive maintenance and repair, along with tire service for heavy trucks and farm equipment,' say Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers officials.
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Retail

Steve Shannon Tire
A two-location, independently owned dealership, Al's Tire & Auto had two locations - one in North Cambria, Pa., and another in Ebensburg, Pa.
Bloomsburg, Pa.-based Steve Shannon Tire Co. is closing in on 60 total locations with its recent acquisition of Al's Tire & Auto.
March 6, 2026
Leeds West Groups (LWG)
'This acquisition marks LWG’s tenth real estate purchase in Colorado, further strengthening the company’s strategic investment in the region and reinforcing its continued commitment to expanding high-quality automotive service offerings throughout the state,' say officials for LWG.
Greenwood Village, Colo.-based Leeds West Groups (LWG) announced it is purchasing the real estate for the Big O Tires location at 1770 S Havana Street in Aurora, Colo.
March 5, 2026
VIP Tires & Service
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VIP Tires & Service, based in Auburn, Maine, raised more than $320,000 for Make-A-Wish in 2025.
March 5, 2026
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

Commercial

Bridgestone Americas
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Bridgestone Americas Inc. will debut its new Fleet Portal platform at the Truck Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.
March 10, 2026
Hendrickson
According to Hendrickson officials, WATCHMAN 'delivers real‑time, actionable wheel-end and tire condition insights, giving fleets the data needed to make informed maintenance decisions.
Hendrickson will feature its new WATCHMAN advanced trailer wheel-end sensor technology at the TMC Show.
March 9, 2026
Titan International Inc.
“Titan is setting a new standard in high-speed trailer tire performance,” says Ryan Fuller, high speed trailer product manager for the Titan Specialty Division.
Titan International Inc. is launching the new Radial Trail A/T, coining it as "the industry’s first true all-terrain trailer tire."
March 5, 2026
Double Coin
The company will display truck and bus radial (TBR) tires with personnel on-site at Booth #11140 to answer questions, review products and coordinate a special raffle of outdoor sporting equipment, according to Double Coin officials.
CMA/Double Coin will be at this year’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) show Mar. 16-19 in Nashville, Tenn.
March 5, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

S&S Tire
Brock Swentzel, president of S&S Tire's wholesale division, marks the first load of tires at the company's new distribution center in Acworth, Ga.. with a ribbon cutting.
Lexington, Ky.-based S&S Tire has opened its 14th distribution center, a 135,000-square-foot facility in Acworth, Ga.
March 4, 2026
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

Suppliers

Hankook Tire America Corp.
As TGL’s first official tire partner and founding partner, Hankook 'has leveraged ‘innovative technology’ to offer a unique brand experience that blurs the lines between mobility and sports,' according to officials.
Hankook Tire America Corp. finished its first regular season as a partner of TGL Season 2.
March 10, 2026
Nexen Tire Corp.
This new OE announcement is part of Nexen's mission to position itself in the high-inch wheel segment, particularly for SUVs.
Kia has selected the Nexen all-season N’Priz S and N’Fera AU7 tires to be original equipment on the new Kia Seltos.
March 10, 2026
ALLDATA
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ALLDATA is celebrating its 40th anniversary and four decades of digitizing OEM repair procedures to provide accurate, reliable information.
March 10, 2026
Jiffy Lube
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Shell has reached an agreement to sell Jiffy Lube International and a network of franchised stores to Monomoy Capital Partners.
March 10, 2026

Operations

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'The gym didn’t get smaller,' says Randy O'Connor. 'We got bigger. The same can be true for our businesses, our shops, our bays and our workstations, if we choose to see it that way.'
From up close, it can feel like the industry is growing beyond recognition. Step back, however, and the fundamentals haven’t changed.
March 10, 2026
Wonderland Tire
'Concentrating on that one thing puts your most insurmountable goals within reach and gives you a plan to execute,' says Kingman.
Does it seem like you're so weighed down with tasks or daily fires that you never actually work on the things that would have a significant impact on your business?
March 4, 2026
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

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

Products

Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin XHA3 tire
Michelin North America, Inc. unveiled the Michelin XHA3 tire at ConExpo 2026, billing it as “an earthmover product and the next evolution in loader and grader performance.”
March 4, 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
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.'
The new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01 features Nokian's On-Demand Grip, provided by the company's Double Action Stud Technology.
March 2, 2026

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