Big O Tires franchisees set back-to back sales and profitability records in 2020 and 2021, and for the first time turned the retailer into a billion-dollar business. New leaders at the helm say it’s just the beginning, and that Big O Tires is “poised for monumental growth.”

Despite numerous challenges, the North American truck tire market is red-hot right now. Walt Weller of CMA/Double Coin explains why - and what dealers can expect next - in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Is leadership overrated? Tire industry consultant Greg Ring says yes, but not for the reasons you might expect. He explains more - and discusses what true business leadership looks like - in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Tire dealerships continue to buy other tire dealerships. And more commercial tire operations are getting in on the action. M&A expert Michael McGregor explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Five years after the implementation of tariffs on off-the-road tires from India, the U.S. Department of Commerce says it is maintaining the rates set in 2017.

Mounting and balancing tires correctly is the heart and soul of what tire dealers and other tire retailers do. And that means it’s absolutely critical the job is done with precision and delicacy.

Monro Inc. is divesting of its wholesale and tire distribution business — which the company values at an estimated $105 million — and selling it to American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD)

Dale Donovan, owner of Donovan's Auto & Tire Center, switched to a five-day work week several years ago. He says it was one of the best business decisions he's ever made. Find out why in this interview.

John Marshall, vice president of Grismer Tire Co., doesn’t have political aspirations, but he did recently have a few words for Ohio lawmakers. He says the theft of catalytic converters is so rampant, it’s not a matter of “if” -  but “when” a vehicle owner will be the victim of the crime.

The good, old-fashioned telephone is still one of the most powerful sales tools in your arsenal. Retail tire expert Mike Townsend explains why in this episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show.

The world of retreading looks a lot like the rest of the U.S. tire industry. Customer demand is strong, but the supply side of the equation has been problematic. One issue is tread rubber. As one retreader puts it, his business is focusing “on maintaining customers, while our rubber supplier hurts us with terrible fill rates.”

Are you doing all that you can to optimize your dealership's Google presence? Here are some real-world tips you can implement immediately, courtesy of digital marketing expert Dan MacDonald.

As the war in Ukraine continues, Nokian Tyres plc is taking initial steps to invest in more tire production capacity in Europe. At the same time, President and CEO Jukka Moisio says the tiremaker is looking for “additional capacity.”

John Boynton, Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J's president, talks next steps in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

A tire importer has filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission alleging that Evergreen Group, one of the world’s largest maritime shippers, has exploited its customers and manipulated the market to increase prices and profits.

Fuel prices are in the headlines now, but Dorsey Tire Co. Inc. was tracking incredible increases well before Russia waged war in Ukraine. In January, the tire dealership’s year-over-year fuel costs had increased 70%.

Danny Smith of Same Day Tire and Auto Repair changed his approach with his workers more than a decade ago, and he is still reaping the rewards for that decision. We talk with him on this week's Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Zimmerman’s Automotive has undergone a few transformations in its history, with the most recent being the addition of tires to its business plan and Tire Pros to its name.

When it comes to financing, consumers don’t fit into a one-size-fits-all solution. And increasingly, experts recommend retailers offer an array of financing options to capture the broadest amount of consumers.

There's not just one way to sell winter tires. We talked to three tire dealers, in three different markets, and found that each one is forging a unique path to winter tire profitability.