Bridgestone says its North American PLT and TBR replacement tire sales continued to outperform market demand through the first nine months of 2026.

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Eastern Tire and Auto Service
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The employee-owned tire dealership aims to help address housing shortages that make it difficult for local businesses to recruit and retain qualified workers.
Nov. 13, 2026
Tire Boost Group LLC recently introduced its network for independent tire businesses at the 2026 SEMA Show.
Nov. 10, 2026
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has opened a Plaza Tire Service store in St. Robert, Mo.
Nov. 10, 2026
The new Firestone Pathway AS, available in 73 sizes, provides the broadest vehicle coverage of any Firestone tire.
Nov. 6, 2026

Commercial

Ralson Tire North America has rolled out two new line-haul drive tires, the RDL52 and RDL55, to the U.S. market.
Nov. 13, 2026
Continental Tire the Americas LLC is expanding its Sensor Ready tire portfolio with the addition of the Conti HSC 3 and Conti HDC 3 in 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes.
Nov. 12, 2026
Major investments in innovation are paying off for Hankook Tire America Corp.
Nov. 10, 2026
Hubtrac Tyres has unveiled its next generation of medium truck tires that have been designed for a variety of applications.
Nov. 9, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels is participating in the 2026 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Nov. 9, 2026
Guizhou Tyre Co. Ltd. has expanded its longstanding partnership with American Tire Distributors.
Nov. 6, 2026
Turbo Wholesale Tires is introducing a new Lexani run-flat tire, its first RBP commercial van tire and a relaunched lineup of RBP wheels at the 2026 SEMA Show.
Nov. 6, 2026
The Wheel Group's Vault Collection Display earned runner-up honors in the 2026 New Products Showcase at the 2026 SEMA Show.
Nov. 5, 2026

Suppliers

Prinx Chengshan Tire North America is expanding the national presence of its Fortune Tires and Prinx Tires brands through four major college basketball sponsorships.
Nov. 13, 2026
Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd. (ZC Rubber) has announced plans for a new tire manufacturing facility, further expanding its international production network.
Nov. 13, 2026
The equipment manufacturer's latest tire changers and diagnostic tech aim to help dealers handle difficult fitments, diagnose vibration problems and protect expensive wheels.
Nov. 12, 2026
Terry Redmile is the new chief people officer for Michelin North America Inc.
Nov. 12, 2026

Operations

I have heard the words “mechanic shortage” since I opened my shop in the mid-70s. There is no shortage. We are out of experienced people.
Nov. 10, 2026
Sixty cents. That's how much of every new gross profit dollar the average independent tire dealership earned this year went straight to payroll.
Nov. 4, 2026
Few things are more important in the tire and automotive customer interaction than dialogue. No matter how you look at it, dialogue comes out on top.
Oct. 27, 2026
The best time to make a major decision is often when you have the luxury of saying no.
Oct. 22, 2026

Photo Galleries

MTD recently attended the opening of Bridgestone Americas Inc.'s 15,000-square-foot Bandag Training Center in Akron. Here's a look!
Oct. 31, 2026
Pre-Q Galgo supported Steve Shannon Tire Co.'s recent retread plant open house. Here's a look!
Oct. 16, 2026
Nexen Tire America Inc. used an indoor snow resort and outdoor dry track to highlight its N’Blue 4Season 2 all-weather tire – and MTD was there!
Oct. 6, 2026
MTD recently toured three Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. facilities in South Korea. Here's a behind-the-scenes look!
Sept. 24, 2026

Products

The new tool is designed to connect shoppers with participating retailers offering financing, creating a potential customer acquisition channel for tire dealers.
Nov. 13, 2026
TBC Corp. is growing its Multi-Mile Tires portfolio with the introduction of the Multi-Mile Matrix 4S all-weather tire.
Oct. 21, 2026
American Tire Distributors (ATD) is expanding its off-road portfolio by launching the new Hercules Terra Trac A/T.
Sept. 28, 2026
Bridgestone Americas
Firestone Destination LE4
The new highway touring tire succeeds the Destination LE3 and is designed to give dealers broad CUV, SUV and light truck coverage in a single product line.
Sept. 15, 2026

Executive Interviews

As Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. prepares to open its 600th location, Tony Puckett, the company’s CEO, discusses its growth strategy.
Oct. 19, 2026
Mark Stewart, president and CEO of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., discusses the company's vision for the future - and what that includes - in this interview.
Aug. 5, 2026
Pirelli Tire North America is making investments in strengthening its brand presence in the U.S., Claudio Zanardo, the company's CEO, tells MTD.
July 29, 2026
In this MTD exclusive, Tom Clark, president of Ascenso Tires North America, discusses the company's big achievements this year and provides a preview of what's next.
July 27, 2026

Learning Resources

MTD’s five-chapter eBook gives tire dealership owners and managers strategies to strengthen operations, improve sales, address customer objections and build accountable teams....
Aug. 5, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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