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Michelin
'Building on the performance of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tire, BFGoodrich developed the KO3 tire to satisfy the evolving needs of off-road consumers,' say Michelin North America Inc. officials.
The phased launch of Michelin North America Inc.'s BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is nearing completion with 12 sizes now available.
May 5, 2026
GreatWater 360 Auto Care
'The addition of Andy’s not only brings a valued location to our network but also aligns with our recent focused expansion into the southern Illinois and greater St. Louis market,” says Scott Anderson, president and chief operating officer of GreatWater 360 Auto Care.
GreatWater 360 Auto Care has acquired Andy’s Tire & Auto Service in Alton, Ill., its 47th location in that state.
May 4, 2026
Discount Tire
“This model is a testament to our great partnership with Kumho Tire and their pattern research team,' says John Baldwin, chief product and technical officer at Discount Tire.
Discount Tire and Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. have received the Green Good Design Award for the Range Finder GT-e, a premium all-season SUV tire.
May 1, 2026
Tire Group International LLC
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Program groups are adding benefits, tools and incentives, presenting more options to tire dealers than ever before.
April 29, 2026

Commercial

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Chris Rhoades (pictured) 'brings more than 25 years of international experience and a distinguished track record in the tire industry,' say Maxam officials.
Maxam Tire North America has named Chris Rhoades zone sales director, north.
May 5, 2026
Galileo
'Now, TrakWheel Architected Wheel Solutions can be financed as an integral part of a farmer’s equipment investment,' say Galileo Wheel officials.
Galileo Wheel, creator of TrakWheel airless tire technology, is partnering with DFS Finance, a division of First National Bank of Omaha.
May 1, 2026
Titan International LLC
The new Goodyear Softrac Pro (pictured) and Goodyear Softrac 'have been vigorously tested by several OEMs,' say Titan International LLC officials.
Titan International LLC has rolled out two new Goodyear brand tires, the Softrac Pro and the Softrac Smooth, for power equipment use.
April 28, 2026
Wonderland Tire
MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year Award is open to all independent tire dealers, including commercial tire dealers.
There's still time to nominate a candidate for MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year Award.
April 28, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

TGI
Tires Easy will donate $20 to Blood Cancer United for every set of four Cosmo tires purchased at www.tires-easy.com.
Tire Group International LLC's Cosmo brand and Tire Easy have launched a month-long campaign to support patients and families impacted by blood cancer.
May 5, 2026
TBC Corp.
Greg Ortega (pictured) will oversee TBC Corp.'s global purchasing strategies and supplier partnerships.
TBC Corp. has promoted Greg Ortega to chief purchasing officer and has named Rachel Tibor chief marketing officer, wholesale.
May 4, 2026
TGI
'This isn’t just about marketing materials,' says Mark Lindsey, Tire Group International LLC's chief strategy officer. 'It's about enabling our partners to bring the Cosmo lifestyle to life in their markets.'
Tire Group International LLC has launched CosmoTiresGear.com, "a one-stop website designed exclusively for its distributors and retailers."
April 28, 2026
Hoonigan
Ryan Waldron, Hoonigan's new CEO, 'was selected for his extensive leadership experience and strong track record driving operational, commercial and organizational excellence,' say Hoonigan officials.
Hoonigan has hired former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. exec Ryan Waldron to help scale its automotive aftermarket and distribution business.
April 23, 2026

Suppliers

Hunter Engineering
The new vehicle information database update release from Hunter Engineering Co. is now available.
Hunter Engineering Co. has released the latest coverage for its alignment, ADAS and inspection equipment.
May 5, 2026
BendPak
Sean Price, BendPak director of product development, says the Ranger RWL175 is 'another BendPak innovation designed to protect technicians and customers’ wheels while improving productivity and throughput.”
Ranger Division of BendPak has rolled out the RWL175 Pneumatic Wheel Lift for wheel balancers in automotive and tire shops.
May 5, 2026
Goodyear
The rebranding updates the Cooper brand's 'marks, a refined color palette and a more contemporary design language,' say Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. officials.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has rolled out what it calls "a bold, new global brand look" for its Cooper line.
May 4, 2026
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. CEO and President Mark Stewart says the Goodyear Eagle line 'has more than four decades of credibility in performance and racing and 'Fast Is In Us' puts that legacy back to work.'
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is rolling out "Fast Is In Us," global campaign celebrating its Eagle performance tire line.
May 1, 2026

Operations

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'Lowering the bar because something is hard does not produce better outcomes,' says McCarron.
You can dramatically increase your odds of having a winning season by setting and enforcing high standards.
May 4, 2026
Yokohama
'All things considered, we would describe the outlook for the industry as being in a mixed position,' says Healy.
Underlying demand conditions have yet to show the level of improvement desired by most dealers.
April 21, 2026
Sailun
'Stock EV tires and make sure you have access to all of the popular sizes,' says Van Batenburg.
High- and low-voltage systems will push their way forward. And we must all adapt.
April 20, 2026
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April 6, 2026

Photo Galleries

MTD
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From general sessions to the trade show floor, here’s a look at how the Big O Tires family came together from April 14-16 in Louisville, Ky.
April 20, 2026
MTD
'Around 100 shareholder/members and 50 vendors made up the 400 attendees at this year's event,' says Jason Rook, president and CEO of the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC (ITDG.)
Here's an up-close look at the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC's recent members meeting in Orlando, Fla.!
April 17, 2026
MTD
Big Brand Tire & Service recognized employees across several categories for exceeding financial benchmarks and creating an exceptional customer experience.
Big Brand Tire & Service recently honored some of its top performers at its President's Club event in Las Vegas, Nev. Here's a look!
April 15, 2026
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

Products

Maxam Tire North America
“With the addition of the 45/54R45 size, we’re continuing to respond directly to market needs while expanding access to a proven loader tire,” says Jimmy McDonnell, vice president of sales and marketing at Maxam Tire North America.
Maxam Tire North America is adding a new 45/65R45 size in the MS406 E4/L4 OTR tire line.
April 7, 2026
ATD
The new Ironman iMOVE Sport G2 is available in 17 sizes for wheels ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches in diameter, 'covering many of today’s most popular sedans, crossovers and SUVs,' say American Tire Distributors officials.
New new Ironman iMOVE Sport G2 from American Tire Distributors is an all-season ultra-high performance tire designed for select electric vehicles and other cars.
April 3, 2026
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
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

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