Commercial Business

MTD's 2026 Top 50 U.S. Retreaders

Modern Tire Dealer's 2026 Top 50 U.S. retreaders are in. See which companies lead the industry and how market pressures are shaping the latest rankings.

April 10, 2026

Commercial Business

Rising Costs, Imports Challenged U.S. Retreaders in 2025

April 10, 2026

The new Ascenso SSS 340 is backed by a two-year warranty, 'underscoring Ascenso’s commitment to product quality, durability and performance in severe-duty skid steer applications,' according to Ascenso Tires North America officials.

Commercial Business

Ascenso Unveils Its First Skid Steer Tire

April 7, 2026

“With the addition of the 45/54R45 size, we’re continuing to respond directly to market needs while expanding access to a proven loader tire,” says Jimmy McDonnell, vice president of sales and marketing at Maxam Tire North America.

Commercial Business

Maxam Adds to Loader Tire Line

April 7, 2026

The new PtxMD51 is built to perform in environments 'where wear, impact, and cut risks are consistently high,' say Petlas Tire Corp. officials.

Commercial Business

Petlas Unveils Underground Mining Tire

April 3, 2026

Bob Schwenkfelder (pictured left, with his son, Trent), launched Commercial Tire Inc. in 1968 from a single location in Boise, Idaho.

Commercial Business

Commercial Tire Founder Bob Schwenkfelder Dies

April 2, 2026

'A critical factor specific to retread tread rubber is processability,' says Josh Guilliams, vice president of consultancy, Smithers. 'Because of how retreads are built, the tread compound must be lower in processability, so it can move smoothly through the extrusion barrels.'

Commercial Business

A Look at Tread Rubber Testing

April 1, 2026

Bill Johnson retired as Technical Rubber Co.'s vice president of technology in 2023.

Commercial Business

Tire Repair Legend Bill Johnson Dies

March 31, 2026

'We're trying to capitalize on the efficiencies you get in being in a larger, more productive facility with newer equipment,' says Jim Russell, executive vice president of El Paso, Texas-based Border Tire LLC.

Commercial Business

Border Tire Capitalizing on Plant Investment

March 31, 2026

Commercial Business

MTD's 2026 Top 50 U.S. Retreaders

Rising Costs, Imports Challenged U.S. Retreaders in 2025

Ascenso Unveils Its First Skid Steer Tire

Maxam Adds to Loader Tire Line

Petlas Unveils Underground Mining Tire

Commercial Tire Founder Bob Schwenkfelder Dies

A Look at Tread Rubber Testing

Tire Repair Legend Bill Johnson Dies

Border Tire Capitalizing on Plant Investment

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