Providence College is one of the largest universities in Rhode Island. And Jim Melvin Jr., longtime owner of North Kingstown, R.I.-based tire dealership, Melvin’s Tire Pros, says his company’s sponsorship of the college’s basketball program has been a slam dunk.

The pandemic forced Spencer Carruthers, owner of Kenwood Tire in West Bridgewater, Mass., to step back and reevaluate his business top to bottom, which led to some tough decisions.

Indy Tire Centers Inc. dba Best-One of Indy has finalized its fourth acquisition of 2021 with the purchase of Best-One Tire & Auto Care of Richmond, Ind.

Michelin North America Inc. will raise prices on select Michelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal brand passenger and light truck replacement tires up to 12% on Jan. 1.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. will increase prices on Bridgestone, Firestone and Fuzion brand passenger and light truck replacement tires sold in the United States and Canada.

Apollo Tyres Ltd. is expanding its product range in the United States and Canada with the launch of a new light truck tire, the Vredestein Pinza AT. 

 How are tiremakers and other tire suppliers helping to ensure good fill rates for dealers during the ongoing shipping crisis?

Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. will acquire Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Plaza Tire Service Inc. from owners Mark Rhodes and Scott Rhodes on Dec. 31. Plaza Tire has 70 locations.