MTD
The new Goodyear Wrangler Outbound AT will come in 26 sizes, fitting wheels ranging from 16 inches to 22 inches in diameter, and has been designed for light truck and SUV applications.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. recently held a ride-and-drive for several key dealers to launch its new Goodyear Wrangler Outbound AT.
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'The biggest factor for us was the seasonality and timing of these tariffs,' says JP Gallagher, owner of Gallagher Tire, which is based in Pottstown, Pa.
Sun
The recent acquisition of Vannoy's Tires gives Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. seven stores in the greater Pensacola, Fla., area.
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.
Michelin
TreadEye has been designed 'to enhance the retread process and deliver measurable value to fleets,' according to Michelin officials.

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Retail

Photo: Hunter Engineering Co. 
“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
VIP Tires & Service
VIP Tires & Service's new store in Wallingford, Conn., has five bays and will open on Oct. 21.
Auburn, Maine-based VIP Tires & Service will open its Wallingford, Conn., store on Oct. 21.
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

Commercial

Galileo
TRAKWHEEL replaces the CupWheel brand across Galileo Wheel's irrigation, skid steer and tractor tire lines.
Galileo Wheel has rebranded its CupWheel product line as TRAKWHEEL by Galileo and has introduced a 10-year warranty on airless irrigation pivot tires.
Oct. 21, 2025
Continental
'Built with a lightweight, resilient compound, the ContiTread HTR delivers consistent, dependable performance in challenging environments,' say Continental Tire the Americas LLC officials.
Continental Tire the Americas LLC's new ContiTread HTR has been designed for trailer service across regional and long-haul applications.
Oct. 20, 2025
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
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.
A two-location commercial tire dealership, Best-One of Bowling Green focuses on family and second chances.
Oct. 14, 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

Kumho
'Volume is a next-generation tire that dynamically adjusts its structure and functionality, according to speed and road conditions,' according to Kumho Tire U.S.A. officials.
Kumho Tire U.S.A. recently won two 2025 U.S. International Design Excellence Awards for two tire concepts.
Oct. 21, 2025
Pirelli
Thanks to sensors positioned inside its tread, Pirelli's Cyber Tyre measures parameters such as pressure, temperature, tread wear and load.
Pirelli's Cyber Tire recently won Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Innovation of the Year honors at the Autotech Breakthrough Awards 2025.
Oct. 21, 2025
MTD
Videos honoring this year's Tire Industry Hall of Fame inductees are now available at TIA's website.
Interviews honoring 2025 Tire Industry Hall of Fame inductees are available for viewing on the Tire Industry Association's website.
Oct. 21, 2025
Nokian
Andy Abas (pictured) will oversee quality initiatives and functions at Nokian Tyres' Dayton, Tenn., plant.
Nokian Tyres has hired Andy Abas to serve as senior quality manager at its plant in Dayton, Tenn.
Oct. 21, 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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