Grismer Tire
Grismer Tire Co., which was founded in 1932, has nearly 30 locations in the Dayton, Cincinatti and Columbus, Ohio, markets.
Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm CenterOak Partners LLC has acquired Grismer Tire Co., which has 28 stores in central and southwestern Ohio.
Commercial Tire Inc.
Bob Schwenkfelder (pictured left, with his son, Trent), launched Commercial Tire Inc. in 1968 from a single location in Boise, Idaho.
American Omni Trading Co.
Radial ATV tires represent a small but fast-growing portion of the overall ATV market, which is why American Omni Trading Co. (AOT) decided that now is the time to introduce its two new products, said AOT President Chris Brackin (pictured on left, talking with guests at a recent ride-and-drive event in Texas.)
Tire Town Tire Pros
The Gallogly family, (from left to right) Joe Gallogly Jr., Joe Gallogly, Kat Gallogly and James Gallogly, celebrated the dealership's 89th anniversary last year.
Hanson Tire Service
Dan Dorman standing inside Hanson Tire Service

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Fountain Tire
A Fountain Tire veteran of more than 35 years, Brian Adock has held ownership in six Fountain Tire locations through the company’s 50/50 partnership model.
Edmonton, Alberta-based Fountain Tire presented its Most Valuable Player (MVP) award to Brian Adcock, owner of Fountain Tire's Innisfail, Alberta, store.
April 2, 2026
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc.
'The stores will transition into established brands, including Sun Auto Tire & Service and Tire Works,' according to Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. officials.
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has added five locations in North Las Vegas, Nev., giving the chain 30 stores across "The Silver State."
March 31, 2026
TireTutor
'This integration removes friction from the booking process and helps our dealers capture demand at the exact moment consumers are searching for their services,' says Jason Abrahams, founder and CEO of TireTutor.
TireTutor has announced an integration with Reserve with Google, giving tire buyers the ability to book appointments directly from Google Search and Maps.
March 31, 2026
America's Tire
'As America's Tire continues to expand its presence in the Northeast, our objective is to exceed customer expectations by ensuring consistent, reliable support across every interaction,' says Tom Williams, chief experience officer at America's Tire.
America's Tire will be the official tire retailer of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union in a three-year partnership.
March 20, 2026

Commercial

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
Smithers
'A critical factor specific to retread tread rubber is processability,' says Josh Guilliams, vice president of consultancy, Smithers. 'Because of how retreads are built, the tread compound must be lower in processability, so it can move smoothly through the extrusion barrels.'
Ever wonder how tread rubber for retreading is tested for performance before it's ever applied to a casing?
April 1, 2026
Technical Rubber Co.
Bill Johnson retired as Technical Rubber Co.'s vice president of technology in 2023.
Bill Johnson, one of the industry's foremost experts on tire repair and longtime Technical Rubber Co. employee, died on March 29 at the age of 68.
March 31, 2026
Border Tire LLC.
'We're trying to capitalize on the efficiencies you get in being in a larger, more productive facility with newer equipment,' says Jim Russell, executive vice president of El Paso, Texas-based Border Tire LLC.
Border Tire LLC's retread plant in Redlands, Calif., is generating new efficiencies, says Jim Russell, the dealership's executive vice president.
March 31, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

TGI
More than 5,000 people attended Tire Group International LLC's (TGI) recent Kool Kat Ambush event in Miami, Fla.
More than 5,000 people attended Tire Group International LLC's recent Kool Kat Ambush event in Miami, Fla.
March 30, 2026
McGee Co
'We wouldn't be where we are today without the support of our dedicated employees and the trust of our customers across the U.S.,' say McGee Co. officials.
McGee Co. will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a customer appreciation event at its Denver, Colo., distribution center on April 24.
March 24, 2026
TBC Corp.
TBC Corp.'s executive committee accepted a proclamation issued by the Palm Beach County, Fla., board of commissioners, designating March 23 as 'TBC Corporation Day.'
TBC Corp. recently celebrated its 70th anniversary with a special honor from the Palm Beach County, Fla., board of commissioners.
March 24, 2026
American Tire Distributors
The addition of Falken brand TBR tires 'is important step forward for the customers we serve,” says Dave Goldman, senior vice president, commercial products, sales, American Tire Distributors.
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has added Falken brand medium truck tires to its portfolio in a move that expands ATD's commercial tire offering.
March 24, 2026

Suppliers

Hankook Tire America Corp.
'Hankook’s branding will be prominently featured in high-visibility locations within stadiums - including home plate, outfield and first base line signage -in major markets such as New York, Boston, Atlanta and Toronto, among others, throughout the 2026 regular season,' say Hankook Tire America Corp. officials.
Hankook America Tire Corp. says it's stepping up to the plate with in-stadium signage across select Major League Baseball parks.
April 2, 2026
SRI
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., parent company of Sumitomo Rubber USA, which has been dissolved, and Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc., now known as Dunlop Tire North America, shuttered the Buffalo, N.Y., plant in late-2024.
Hwa Fong Rubber has completed its purchase of Sumitomo Rubber USA's former tire manufacturing plant in Buffalo, N.Y.
April 2, 2026
Omnisource
'We’re excited to partner with the Texas Rangers, an organization that represents excellence at the highest level,” said Rob Montasser, vice president for Radar Tires, North America.
Omnisource's Radar Tires brand has announced a new partnership with the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team.
April 2, 2026
Hunter Engineering Co.
By 2018, John Zentz (picture) was promoted to Hunter Engineering Co.'s senior vice president of global sales, 'where he led and shaped Hunter’s global commercial business with distinction,' according to Hunter officials.
John Zentz, Hunter Engineering Co.'s senior vice president of global sales, has retired from the company after 31 years of service.
April 2, 2026

Operations

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
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'Crude oil prices also remain an important driver of fuel costs, with the price of a barrel of oil surpassing the $100 mark multiple times,' says Healy.
Recent conflict in the Middle East should not be ignored as it relates to the tire industry.
March 25, 2026
Synchrony
'It is not the gift of gab that makes advisors successful,' says McCarron. 'Listening is a crucial skill, but then returning that listening exercise back to the customer through empathy usually seals the deal.'
If you want a customer for life, educate your employees to understand and act on the idea that every purchase is a promise of trust.
March 18, 2026
MTD
'EVs will not go away,' says Van Batenburg. 'They make sense to many car owners and if America wants to stay competitive worldwide, we need to be a leader in electric drive systems.'
New equipment wears out and must be replaced. Old ways of thinking wear out, too.
March 12, 2026

Photo Galleries

MTD
The Omni Recon Trail HD is available in three 14-inch and four 15-inch sizes. AOT's category management team closely follows original equipment and replacement size trends.
American Omni Trading Co. recently launched the Omni Recon Trail HD and the Omni Recon Trail Pro - and MTD went along for the ride!
April 2, 2026
MTD
Legacy Tire & Auto Service
A year after reopening, Legacy Tire is marking the milestone with the people who made it possible — its customers, team and community.
April 2, 2026
MTD
More than 760 dealers from across the United States gathered in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, for the Continental GOLD meeting. Eighty of them were first-time attendees.
Continental Tire the Americas LLC recently held its annual GOLD dealer meeting in Mexico. Here's a look!
March 18, 2026
MTD
TIA Women's Only Certified CTS Instructor Class
Participants gained hands-on experience in commercial tire service, guided by TIA's Director of Tire Service Matthew White.
March 12, 2026

Products

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
Toyo
The new Toyo M165 'offers fuel efficiency and long even wear, making it an excellent choice for commercial vans seeking to reduce operating costs,' according to Toyo officials.
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has launched the Toyo M165 commercial van all-season tire, "built to meet the rigorous stop-and-go demands of last-mile deliveries."
March 11, 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 #2435 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

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