The world was a lot less-connected when this map was made.

Editorial: Global or Local?

The tire industry is global, but most of us tend to think of it in regional terms.

“We wanted to show that Nexen technology is equal to or better than the top-tier competitors with no compromises,” says Aaron Neumann, head of Nexen Tire America Tech Center.

Suppliers

Nexen Showcases Latest All-Weather Tire

“We’re excited about the opportunity these additional molds give H&H to expand our OTR retread capabilities,' says Noah Hickman, president of H&H Industries, which is based in Oak Hill, Ohio

Commercial Business

H&H Adds OTR Retread Molds

Retail

When Scrap Tire Collection Breaks Down

'Seventy years is an incredible milestone,” says Jason Herle, CEO of Fountain Tire Ltd. “It reflects resilience, trusted partnerships and above all, the people who care deeply about the work they do and the communities they serve.'

Retail

Fountain Tire Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Career Center

The Modern Tire Dealer Show

'We had a lot of concerns with this regulation,' says Roy Littlefield IV, the Tire Industry Association's vice president of government relations.

Multimedia

California Dealers Find Relief

The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Oct. 1, 2026

'The question is not, 'Who are you using to find help?' It's 'What are you doing with your help?,'' says O'Connor.

Multimedia

Solving the Tech Shortage Puzzle

The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Sept. 17, 2026

R/T tires are gaining attention from light truck owners who want aggressive styling and off-road capability while maintaining the ride, noise and tread-life characteristics that matter during everyday driving.

Multimedia

Selling Light Truck Tires Beyond Size and Price

The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Sept. 3, 2026

All Episodes

Digital Magazine

October 2026

Digital Edition

Retail

Falken's Wildpeak product expansions build on its U.S. strategy to offer more fitments and sizes as dealer and consumer needs evolve and vehicles become more advanced.

Retail

DTNA Adds Sizes to Wildpeak Tire Line

Dunlop Tires North America (DTNA) is expanding sizes of its Falken Wildpeak A/T4W and Wildpeak H/T02 tires for Q4 2026.

Oct. 9, 2026

Throughout the conference, we focused on providing practical strategies, tools and insights that help independent dealers confidently navigate today's challenges while positioning their businesses for future success,' said Greg Bell, president of Tire Pros.

Retail

Tire Pros Conference Focused on 'Momentum'

Tire Pros recently brought together over 600 franchisees, vendor partners and industry experts for its 2026 conference in Orlando, Fla.

Oct. 7, 2026

“This year’s donation reflects the generosity of those who continue to support not only us, but our local charities as well,” says Nikki Phillips, director of retail development for McMahon’s Best-One.

Retail

McMahon's Best-One Golf Outing Supports Veterans

McMahon’s Best-One raised $31,000 at its annual charity golf outing this year, benefiting the Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum.

Oct. 7, 2026

Sun Auto Tire & Service

Retail

Sun Auto Expands Plaza Tire Service in Illinois

Sun Auto Tire & Service has opened a new Plaza Tire Service location in Springfield, Ill.

Oct. 7, 2026

Commercial

Commercial Business

Nokian Strengthens Ground King Loader Line

Nokian Tyres Inc. is expanding the Ground King Loader product line with a new 17.5R25 size for construction and agricultural applications.

Oct. 8, 2026

The REM2’s range of 25-inch E3/L3 sizes are intended to 'give customers greater flexibility to match tire fitments to a wider variety of machine specifications and operating conditions.'

Commercial Business

CMA/Double Coin Expand REM2 Tire Line

CMA and Double Coin are adding two key 29-inch E3/L3 tires to the Double Coin REM2 lineup.

Oct. 7, 2026

The Conti HSR 5 EP and Conti HDR 5 EP are available this month in key regional sizes. More sizes will be rolled out throughout 2017.

Commercial Business

Continental Rolls Out New Regional Tires

Continental Tire the Americas LLC has introduced two new, fuel efficient regional medium truck tires.

Oct. 7, 2026

Commercial Business

Maxam Adds Non-Marking Solid Skid Steer Tire

The new MS705 NM is designed for indoor applications and jobsites where tire marks on finished surfaces are a concern.

Sept. 29, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

The recent Cosmo Tires Kool Kat Ambush in Tampa, Fla., attracted more than 200 vehicles and over 500 attendees.

Wholesale/Distribution

Cosmo Kool Kat Ambush Comes to Tampa

More than 500 enthusiasts attended Tire Group International LLC's recent Cosmo Tires Kool Kat Ambush event in Tampa, Fla.

Oct. 5, 2026

ATD's Road to SEMA runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027.

Wholesale/Distribution

ATD Launches 'Road to SEMA'

American Tire Distributors has launched Road to SEMA, a new, year-long challenge designed to reward dealer growth.

Oct. 2, 2026

'Giving back to the planet and making an impact in the communities in which we live and work is a core part of our vision,' says Ron Harper, TBC Corp.'s chief supply chain officer

Wholesale/Distribution

TBC Holds 'Week of Action'

TBC Corp. recently teamed with United Way Worldwide and the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program during its annual Week of Action.

Oct. 1, 2026

“The Midwest is an important market for TWG, and having the right person on the ground is critical,' says Marty Kennelly, vice president of sales distribution.

Wholesale/Distribution

The Wheel Group Adds to Sales Team

Eric Rosiles will join The Wheel Group (TWG) as territory sales manager for the Midwest.

Sept. 25, 2026

Suppliers

Overall, Hunter has been gratified to receive 17 PTEN awards in the past four years.

Suppliers

Hunter Engineering Receives PTEN Awards

Hunter Engineering received three PTEN Innovation Awards and one PTEN People’s Choice Award for 2026.

Oct. 7, 2026

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. sold its chemical business to an affiliate of Gemspring Capital Management LLC in October 2025 for $650 million.

Suppliers

Goodyear Fully Exits Chemical Business

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has closed its remaining chemical plants in Pasadena, Texas, and Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Oct. 5, 2026

Chance Martin (pictured) will lead The Wheel Group's sales efforts throughout the northeastern part of the United States.

Suppliers

TWG promotes Martin

Chance Martin is now director of sales, northeast, for The Wheel Group.

Oct. 5, 2026

Radar Tires has funded more than 31,000 hours of breast cancer research and in 2026 has pledged to donate a minimum of $50,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Suppliers

Radar Supports Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Radar Tires is marking 15 years of contributing to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, having donated more than $1.5 million to the group.

Oct. 5, 2026

Operations

'Think about the tech who gets an AI-generated answer, applies it correctly and moves to the next car,' says O'Connor. 'Six months later, he hits a variation of that same problem and same root cause, but with different symptoms.'

Operations

O'Connor: You See it, Read It and Repeat It - That's Not Learning

Walk into almost any tire dealership today and you'll find a technician with a diagnostic question pulling up an AI tool.

Oct. 9, 2026

'Selling and advising customers is a series of small, short-term commitments,' says McCarron.

Operations

McCarron: Why 'My Way' Isn't Enough

There are four general reasons why employees don’t do what they are told.

Oct. 5, 2026

'Are your neurons making pathways into the future?' asks Craig Van Batenburg. 'Do you hire young, smart men and women to learn from you?'

Operations

Van Batenburg: The Making of a Mechanic

A tech who continues learning a new skill or practicing an existing one builds new or stronger neural pathways.

Sept. 29, 2026

'One of the best investments an owner can make is identifying potential leaders before they’re needed,' says Strandberg.

Operations

Strandberg: Who Replaces You?

Working yourself out of a job doesn’t mean making yourself irrelevant. It means changing your job.

Sept. 25, 2026

Photo Galleries

Nexen Tire America Inc. showcased the durability and year-round performance of its latest all-weather tire through an All-Weather Adventure ride-and-drive.

Photo Galleries

Inside Nexen's All-Weather Ride-and-Drive

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

Photo Galleries

A Guided Tour of Hankook

MTD recently toured three Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. facilities in South Korea. Here's a behind-the-scenes look!

Sept. 24, 2026

More than 250 guests gathered for VIP Tires & Service's 100th anniversary celebration in Rockport, Maine. Many were VIP Tires & Service employees.

Photo Galleries

VIP Tires & Service Celebrates 100 Years

MTD attended VIP Tires & Service's centennial celebration in Maine. Check out these photos from the event!

Sept. 4, 2026

Featuring VF (Very High Flexion) technology with an increased load capacity and minimized soil compaction capabilities, BKT Tire USA Inc.'s Agrimax ProHarvest is designed to meet 'the current market needs in terms of combines and harvesting machines.'

Commercial Business

Tires of the 2026 Farm Progress Show

Advanced ag tire technology was on full display at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa – and MTD was there!

Sept. 1, 2026

Products

'This tire was developed to meet the growing demand for all-terrain performance while providing the quality and capability our customers expect,' says Keith Calcagno, chief strategy officer, proprietary brands.

Retail

ATD Launches Hercules Terra Trac A/T

American Tire Distributors (ATD) is expanding its off-road portfolio by launching the new Hercules Terra Trac A/T.

Sept. 28, 2026

Retail

Firestone Launches Destination LE4 in 65 Sizes

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

Retail

Predator Tires Introduces New Mutant RT Trail, Comptrax PR1 A/S

Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.'s Predator Tires brand has added two new products to its line: the New Mutant RT Trail rugged-terrain tire and Comptrax PR1 A/S all-season UHP tire....

Sept. 10, 2026

“The Winter i*cept evo 4 combines stronger snow traction, enhanced wet braking and improved efficiency to help drivers navigate changing winter road conditions with confidence,' says KC Jensen, vice president of PC/LT sales.

Retail

Hankook Expands on Winter Portfolio

Hankook Tire America Corp. is growing its winter product portfolio by launching the new Winter i*cept evo 4.

Sept. 8, 2026

Executive Interviews

'At the end of the day, our success is directly tied to our customers’ success,' says Mark Stewart, president and CEO of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Suppliers

MTD Mid-Year Q&A: Goodyear CEO Discusses Company's Vision

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

Suppliers

MTD Mid-Year Q&A: Pirelli Pursues Brand Growth

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

'We're playing the long game - building something dependable rather than chasing a quick splash,' says Tom Clark, president of Ascenso Tires North America.

Suppliers

MTD Mid-Year Q&A: Ascenso Looks Forward to Robust Second Half

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

Phang Wai Yeen of CEO, Giti Tire (USA) Ltd., says 2026 'is a pivotal year' for the company.

Suppliers

MTD Mid-Year Q&A: Giti Tire Preps For Next Phase

In this MTD exclusive, Phang Wai Yeen, CEO of Giti Tire (USA) Ltd., details the next phase of the company's growth strategy.

July 22, 2026

Learning Resources

Whitepapers

Download MTD’s Tire Dealer Survival Guide

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

Think Like a Criminal: Protect Your Tire Center

Tires, wheels, and palletized inventory are easy to move and hard to trace - making tire warehouses prime targets. This guide reveals how criminals target distribution centers...

May 11, 2026

The Tire Distribution Center Playbook to Preventing Theft and Loss

Tires, wheels, and parts are high-value, easy-to-resell assets - making distribution centers prime targets for theft. This playbook outlines five practical ways to strengthen ...

May 11, 2026

Is Your Shop Lost in the ADAS Gap?

Nearly half of independent shops offer ADAS services—but most lack the processes, training, and confidence to deliver them consistently or profitably. Join industry experts as...

April 21, 2026