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Fitment Group
'What we're looking for - what we're hoping for - is stability,' says JP Brooks, Fitment Group's chief revenue officer.
June 26, 2025
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MTD Columnist Craig Van Batenburg says tire dealers need to operate and offer repair services to customers in all sectors of the vehicle world, and that includes EVs. The rollback of California’s EV mandate doesn’t change that there are EVs on the road and Van Batenburg says once customers invest in an EV “90% stay that way.”
June 12, 2025
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Randy O'Connor discusses the importance of creating a customer-centric environment in a down economy in this episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show.
May 29, 2025
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Retail

Photo: Miller Tire Commercial, Ag and OTR Point S
Miller Tire Commercial, Ag and OTR Point S outgrew its original standalone facility where it showcased wheels and performed most of its wheel lifts, so the company relocated that portion of the business to its larger commercial tire service property.
When Adam Miller first started working in the tire industry 23 years ago, the highlight of his day was helping a driver customize his or her vehicle with a new tire and wheel ...
July 3, 2025
MTD archives
'Richards sells Ajax, Miller and Marathon tires and tubes,' wrote Shaw.
Hustle was the name of the game even 100 years ago, former MTD Editor Jerome Shaw wrote in the July 1925 issue of Tires, which later became MTD.
July 1, 2025
RNR Tire Express
RNR Tire Express recently honored Ryan Loetscher (second from left) as part of its annual Father's Day Giveaway promotion.
Jay Loetscher of Mulberry, Fla., is the winner of RNR Tire Express' 2025 Father's Day Giveaway.
June 26, 2025
WTD
'Engineered specifically for today’s larger performance sedans and SUVs, the all-new Razzo Sport A/S redefines what drivers can expect from an ultra high performance all-season tire,' say WTD officials.
The new Arroyo Razzo Sport A/S ultra-high performance all-season tire from Wholesale Tire Distributors comes with a variety of features.
June 25, 2025

Commercial

Industrial Tire Solutions
Chicago, Ill.-based Industrial Tire Solutions was founded in 2006 by Mike Pollini (left) and Charlie Cohen (right).
Yokohama TWS’ Interfit material handling tire and wheel services business has acquired Chicago, Ill.-based Industrial Tire Solutions.
July 2, 2025
Fountain Tire
The addition of the former Benson Tire retreading plant in London, Ontario, gives Fountain Tire six retread plants in total.
Fountain Tire has expanded it retreading operation after acquiring the Benson Tire retread plant in London, Ontario.
July 2, 2025
Southern Tire Mart
Southern Tire Mart at Pilot plans to have 100 locations by the end of 2025.
Southern Tire Mart at Pilot added five locations during the second quarter.
July 1, 2025
Yokohama
“The 718L is built for maximum fuel efficiency and durability to meet fleets’ long-haul demands,” says Tom Clauer, Yokohama Tire Corp.'s senior manager of commercial product planning.
Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched the new Yokohama BluEarth 718L SmartWay-verified premium drive tire
July 1, 2025

Wholesale/Distribution

Michelin North America Inc.
Michelin says as of July 1 American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) will no longer be an authorized distributor of its tire brands.
Michelin North America Inc. says American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) will no longer be an authorized dealer of Michelin tire brands.
June 17, 2025
MTD
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is no longer utilizing ATD as a distributor for its Cooper and Mickey Thompson branded products.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says American Tire Distributors Inc. is no longer distributing its Cooper and Mastercraft branded tires.
June 2, 2025
SRNA
Tire Group International LLC will distribute Falken brand tires throughout Florida.
Miami, Fla.-based Tire Group International LLC is now an authorized distributor for Falken brand tires in the state of Florida.
May 30, 2025
Nokian Tyres
Under Bob Hepp's direction, University Wholesalers, which was based in Vermont, developed into a $40 million a year business before it was acquired by Nokian in 2005.
Robert George Hepp, who founded University Wholesalers in 1983 and later worked with Nokian Tyres, has died.
May 21, 2025

Suppliers

Sailun
Sailun Tire Americas “is well-diversified from a manufacturing base and we believe we are positioned well to continue to supply our partners in the U.S. in this uncertain time,” says Ron Dolan, the company's president.
Despite market volatility, Sailun Tire Americas’ business remains “on track,” says Ron Dolan, the company’s president.
June 25, 2025
MTD
“These documents are more than just policy statements - they’re advocacy tools,” says Roy Littlefield IV, TIA’s vice president of government affairs.
With the 119th Congress in full swing, the Tire Industry Association has released its updated 2025 Legislative Position Papers.
July 2, 2025
Schrader TPMS Solutions
AirCheck BLE is an app-based, universal retrofit tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) solution offering original equipment (OE) performance in a single kit.
Schrader TPMS Solutions has announced the launch of AirCheck BLE in North America.
July 2, 2025
Smithers
Smithers operates Treadwell Research Park for Discount Tire, which owns the Pearsall, Texas-based tire testing facility.
Discount Tire's Treadwell Research Park in Pearsall, Texas, which is operated by Smithers, has earned 17025 accreditation.
July 1, 2025

Operations

MTD
'A majority of tire dealers indicate tire prices increased in the month of May — 56.2% of dealers — which matches the commentary we heard from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. executives and others in recent months,' says Healy.
Reports from tire dealers suggest that retail sellout trends for May were again negative.
June 23, 2025
MTD
'If every major decision still runs through you, it’s time to ask yourself a hard question: are you running a business or just owning a job?' says Strandberg.
Building a business that doesn’t rely on you is the single greatest gift you can give yourself and your team.
June 11, 2025
MTD
'At its fundamental level, retailing is human beings discussing problems and solutions,' says McCarron.
Business is about performance and reaching goals and expectations by balancing the needs of others with your own needs. But being nice in business can be a negative because of...
May 12, 2025
Ford Motor Co.
'The EV segment is new and ever-changing as EV manufacturers keep trying new things,' says Van Batenburg. 'The high-voltage battery pack is still under development to make it safer, lighter and less expensive. Parts that were also used on hybrid cars are mature.'
The EV segment is new and ever-changing as EV manufacturers keep trying new things.
May 8, 2025

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