Photo: S&S Tire
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, president and second-generation owner at Lexington, Ky.-based...
SRNA
In November 2024, Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc. closed its consumer, TBR and motorcycle tire plant in Buffalo, N.Y.
Michelin
Michelin officials says the company's business in North America 'deteriorated more sharply than expected.'
Photo: Best-One of Bowling Green
'We spend a lot of time diving into how we can help our employees become better human beings,' says McAdams.
Rema Tip Top
Using Oculus VR headsets that immerse participants in “a fully interactive 3D” setting, REMA-VRT “combines immersive VR (virtual reality) technology with industry-standard procedures to create a safe, hands-on learning environment without the risks or costs of physical equipment,' say Rema Tip Top North America officials.

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“Alignment is a high-profit, high-opportunity, high-value service,” says Alan Hagerty, alignment product manager, Hunter Engineering Co.
We talked with experts from Autel North America, Hunter Engineering Co. and Snap-on Equipment for insights on using alignments as an opportunity to upscale profitability.
Oct. 16, 2025
MTD
The Nexen N'Fera Sport is original equipment on the new Kia EV5.
Kia has picked two Nexen tires, the Roadian GTX and the N'Fera Sport, to be original equipment on the Kia EV5 electric vehicle.
Oct. 13, 2025
Sun Auto Tire & Service
The new Plaza Tire Service store in Fairview Heights, Ill., has eight service bays and spans 6,500 square feet.
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has opened a new Plaza Tire Service location in Fairview Heights, Ill. - the 11th Plaza Tire Service store in Illinois.
Oct. 10, 2025
Telle Tire
The new Telle Tire store in Ballwin, Mo. (pictured), has five service bays and employs Telle Tire & Auto Centers associates, while the dealership's new Chesterfield, Mo., store has seven associates and 10 service bays.
Telle Tire & Auto Centers continues to expand, recently opening a store in Ballwin, Mo., and another in Chesterfield, Mo.
Oct. 9, 2025

Commercial

Titan
'The Ultra Guard Steel line addresses a growing need in the marketplace for a high-performance, steel-belted option for tough environments such as construction sites and areas with high-puncture hazards,' say Titan officials.
Titan International Inc. has unveiled the Carlstar-branded Ultra Guard Steel tire line, the company’s first steel-belted skid steer tire.
Oct. 16, 2025
Yokohama TWS
A green tire inside a clamshell mold.
Learn the basics of segmented tire molds and clamshell molds, and what applications are best suited for each one.
Oct. 14, 2025
Maxam
The Maxam MS501 MineXtra is now available in a new 45/65R45 size for L5 wheel loaders and heavy-duty mining machines.
Maxam Tire North America has rolled out the MS501 MineXtra in a new 45/65R45 size for L5 wheel loaders and heavy-duty mining machinery.
Oct. 8, 2025
Hunter Engineering
'The new P492HD and P493HD offer ease of access with high-capacity, robust construction for getting vehicles on and off the rack and back in service as quickly as possible,' say Hunter Engineering Co. officials.
Hunter Engineering Co. has introduced two new, heavy-duty pit rack configurations designed to service a wide variety of trucks, especially longer and heavier ones.
Oct. 7, 2025

Wholesale/Distribution

ATD
Keith Calcagno (pictured) will lead 'the development and execution of ATD’s long-term strategy for its private label brands, with a focus on driving growth, innovation and profitability,' according to ATD officials.
American Tire Distributors has promoted Todd Sanders to chief sales officer and has named Keith Calcagno chief strategy officer, proprietary brands.
Oct. 14, 2025
OTR Engineering Solutions
'The new location stocks a wide range of off-the-road tires, tracks, wheels and assemblies and also features OTR’s popular Foam Fill Exchange program to help dealers and rental centers reduce costly downtime,' say OTR Engineering Solutions officials.
OTR Engineering Solutions' new Phoenix, Ariz., distribution center is fully operational, extending service to customers across the Southwest.
Oct. 9, 2025
ATD
'We’re thrilled to welcome Todd to the ATD leadership team,” says Ira Silver, CEO of American Tire Distributors. “His financial acumen, strategic mindset and collaborative approach make him a great fit for our culture and our ambitions.'
Todd Pearce is American Tire Distributors' new chief financial officer.
Oct. 9, 2025
MTD
Tire Group International LLC will distribute Vogue brand tires in three states.
Tire Group International LLC is now the authorized distributor of Vogue brand tires in Florida, Oregon and Washington.
Oct. 6, 2025

Suppliers

MTD
The survey 'found that 64% of men surveyed plan to purchase new tires, while nearly four in ten women (38%) indicate they’ll replace their tires only when absolutely needed.'
The latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index indicates that 54% of drivers are planning to buy tires before the end of the year.
Oct. 16, 2025
AACF
'After the incredible success of last year’s inaugural sweepstakes where one fortunate entrant drove away in a 1965 Mustang Convertible, AACF is back with another timeless piece of American muscle,' say AACF officials.
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) will give away a restored 1969 Pontiac Firebird and $5,000 as part of its Classic Car Sweepstakes.
Oct. 15, 2025
Kumho
Kumho Tire U.S.A. employees participated in Dunwoody Nature Center’s monthly Second Saturday program 'to help preserve and enhance the local environment,' say Kumho officials.
Kumho Tire U.S.A. recently volunteered at Dunwoody Nature Center in Dunwoody, Ga., and participated in other community activities in the greater Atlanta area.
Oct. 14, 2025
Nokian
'Good traction is the key to great journeys, whether on the slopes in winter or on the road all year long,” says Nokian Tyres North America Director of Marketing Hans Dyhrman.
Nokian Tyres is teaming with Alterra Mountain Co. to connect with adventure enthusiasts at five mountain destinations in North America.
Oct. 14, 2025

Operations

MTD
'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
Chapel Hill Tire
'Without clear systems, replicable processes and skilled coaches, the culture and performance you built in your first three stores won’t easily translate into new ones,' says O'Connor.
To grow effectively beyond three stores, you need to shift from an operator mindset to a builder mindset.
Oct. 14, 2025
Butler Tires and Wheels
'Dealer commentary suggests consumer demand for PLT replacement tires was positive on a net basis,' says Healy.
We look at trends during the third quarter as a win for the industry, with three straight months of reported retail gains.
Oct. 13, 2025
MTD
What customers experience and more importantly, what they feel with every experience is what will define your culture, Dennis McCarron says.
Culture in a work environment doesn't come from the top. The systems and beliefs of employees who do the work dictate the culture.
Oct. 10, 2025

Photo Galleries

MTD
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
MTD
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
BKT
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
MTD
The new Sailun TerraMax AT2 (pictured) and the new Sailun Atrezzo SVA2 are exclusively available in the U.S. through TBC and National Tire Warehouse (NTW) and can be purchased in Canada via multiple distributors.
Sailun Tire Americas introduced two new tires at its Sailun Traction Tour event near Salt Lake City, Utah. Here's a look!
Aug. 26, 2025

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