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

With more than 30 locations, Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent tire dealerships in the western Pennsylvania/eastern Ohio area. Joe Flynn III, the company's president, discusses the challenges that come with growth in this MTD exclusive.

"Momentum” might be the operative word at Nokian Tyres plc right now. Coming off a record year in which the company grew its Americas sales by nearly 40%, Nokian is expanding its product offering with the Hakkapeliitta R5 - the latest addition to its signature winter tire family - and its new Outpost line of all-terrain tires.

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.

Around 20% of new businesses close within a year of opening, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fewer than 35% of businesses make it to their 10th anniversary. Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care has survived - and thrived - for 100 years. 

The new Hercules AG-TRAC RT45 “is Hercules’ first step into the ag tire market,” says Marshall Gillespie, director of commercial marketing, proprietary brands, American Tire Distributors Inc.

March and April are ideal times to discuss vehicle maintenance with customers - using their summer driving plans as a jumping-off point, says Brett Matschke, owner of Richlonn’s Tire & Service Centers, a dealership that’s based in Muskego, Wis. 

Retail tire expert Dennis McCarron discusses how you can build your pipeline of new techs in this edition of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Infrastructure legislation will be good for tire dealers. But don’t expect projects to start this year, Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of training for the Tire Industry Association (TIA) told attendees of TIA’s recent OTR Tire Conference.

Employee training, recruitment and economic issues were hot topics of discussion at this year’s Tire Industry Association (TIA) OTR Tire Conference in Miramar Beach, Fla.

Shipment numbers, buy-outs, price hikes, dealer meetings and more — MTD's editors look back on the month that was in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.

Despite supply chain constraints, the North American OTR tire market made a dramatic rebound in 2021. Infrastructure projects, elevated commodity prices and other factors will help ensure that demand for OTR tires remains robust in the new year, according to tire manufacturers.

Most commercial truck tire service technicians are familiar with the RIST process, which “is designed to recall the proper procedures when bolting a tire and wheel assembly onto a vehicle,” says Tim Stover, vice president of  strategic accounts for Erlanger, Ky.-based Bob Sumerel Tire Co.

Books about “leadership” are a dime a dozen. Some are good. Some are just OK. I happen to enjoy books about leadership that have been written by - or about - independent tire dealers. 

When it comes to the shortage of automotive technicians, it's easy to focus on doom and gloom. But tire dealers need solutions to feed and fill their pipeline, and we've got some ideas courtesy of the experts at the TechForce Foundation.

Are tire dealers ready for automated tread depth scanners and tire installation machines? It depends on a variety of factors, dealers recently told MTD.

Vipal Rubber Corp. grew its North American business significantly last year and anticipates an even better 2022. In this MTD exclusive, Leandro Rigon, Vipal’s director of international business, explains why.

What's the "next big thing" in tire service? RoboTire says it has the answer. Executives from RoboTire discuss the company's recently unveiled, automated tire installation machine in this MTD interview.

"We’re going to see a lot of legislation on both the state and federal levels” during 2022 that will impact independent tire dealers, notes Roy Littlefield IV, director of government affairs for the Tire Industry Association.

Tire dealership sales and leadership coach Mike Townsend returns to The Modern Tire Dealer Show to share proven tips for dealing with difficult customers.

Pirelli & Cie SpA is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Marco Tronchetti Provera, the company’s executive vice chairman and CEO, shared his thoughts on a number of topics - including Pirelli's North American business - during a Jan. 31 press briefing.

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors discuss the top stories of the past month and provide a sneak preview of the 56th edition of MTD's Facts Issue.

Inventory, equipment, personnel, rent, insurance, taxes — the costs associated with running your business are not declining. What’s your plan to combat this?

From economic issues to new and used car availability, there are plenty of outside forces impacting the tire industry. Analyst John Healy discusses these topics and why he thinks tier-one tiremakers are in a good spot for 2022.

The whole tire industry is waiting to see what happens next as Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. integrates the Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. business into its portfolio. One thing John Healy knows is that Goodyear has found even more savings than the $165 million the tiremaker initially expected to realize.