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    Yokohama
    “The 718L is built for maximum fuel efficiency and durability to meet fleets’ long-haul demands,” says Tom Clauer, Yokohama Tire Corp.'s senior manager of commercial product planning.
    July 1, 2025
    Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched the new Yokohama BluEarth 718L SmartWay-verified premium drive tire
    Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.
    “The Venom Power Van-Co ALLSeason is built to handle the toughest workloads while providing confident handling and safety in all weather conditions,” says Joe Davis, sales director for Venom Power.
    June 25, 2025
    Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd. has launched the Venom Power Van-Co ALLSeason, a commercial-grade all-season tire for vans and light trucks.
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    “It’s hard to invest in the unknown,” said Ken Vieth, president of ACT Research. “Everybody’s waiting and seeing.”
    Mike Manges
    June 24, 2025
    MTD Editor Mike Manges looks at the current condition of the trucking industry and what it means for commercial tire dealers.
    MTD
    Jeff Lecklider, owner and president of Dayton, Ohio-based Gem City Tire (second from right) says he and his company are selling more than just truck tires. Their real job is to reduce customers' cost-per-mile.
    Madison Hartline
    June 24, 2025
    Dayton, Ohio-based Gem City Tire recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with Goodyear blimp rides and taking its employees to the 2025 Dayton Air Show.
    Pre-Q Galgo Corp.
    “There’s something truly rewarding about passing down hard-earned knowledge, watching it take root, and seeing the next generation thrive through shared experiences and dedication,” says Ford.
    June 23, 2025
    Pre-Q Galgo Corp. has announced Greg Ford as its new Southeast region manager.

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    Cowser Tire and Service
    “There’s virtually no part of the tire industry we don’t touch,” says Kevin Davis, owner of Cowser Tire and Service in Fort Worth, Texas.
    Madison Hartline
    June 16, 2025
    Kevin Davis started Cowser Tire and Service in 1989 when he was 19 years old with a single service truck, working out of his mom's garage.

    Southern Tire Mart LLC
    Keven Haddox, who manages Southern Tire Mart’s business west of the Mississippi River, says that the acquisition came from wanting to “fill in on some areas we needed to complete.”
    June 13, 2025
    Southern Tire Mart LLC has acquired the Pooler, Ga.-based Dorsey Tire Co., which went into effect on June 9.

    BKT USA Inc.
    “Load indexes can vary based on the application,” says Dave Paulk, manager, field technical services, BKT USA Inc.
    June 12, 2025
    What is load index and why is it important? Does load index vary based on application? What’s the best way to determine the right load index for your customers’ tires?

    BKT USA Inc.
    Lower air pressures can be used in radials to minimize soil compaction.
    June 12, 2025
    Radial implement tires are being used more because the implements and equipment they are used on have gotten heavier and are being used at faster speeds.

    BKT USA Inc.
    “Technology with equipment and tires continues to evolve,” says Dave Paulk, manager, field technical services, BKT USA Inc. “We must continuously educate ourselves to stay up with the trends.
    June 12, 2025
    What are some important questions to ask when qualifying ag tire customers and why? What are some questions ag tire dealers overlook or fail to ask?

    BKT USA Inc.
    Many customers have tire needs that go beyond just traditional ag tires.
    June 12, 2025
    What are some other tires that ag tire dealers should offer in addition to traditional farm tires and why?

    Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.
    Key features of the new tire include siped tread blocks for grip in wet and snowy conditions, three wide circumferential grooves for water and slush evacuation and lower risk of hydroplaning and deep tread depth and rugged lug design for consistent traction on rough terrain.
    June 10, 2025
    Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.’s Venom Power brand has launched its Venom Power AT-Co ALLSeason tire for commercial vehicles.

    Titan International Inc.
    New Savage brand UTV tires from Titan International LLC come in seven sizes.
    June 10, 2025
    Titan International Inc. has introduced its new Savage brand tire line for UTV applications.

    Bauer Built Inc.
    Bauer Built is adding 14 retail and commercial outlets plus two retread plants with the purchase of Meekhof Tire Sales & Service Inc.
    June 6, 2025
    Bauer Built Inc. is acquiring Meekhof Tire Sales & Service Inc., adding 14 retail and commercial locations as well as two retread plants.

    Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    The Firestone FS509 is now available in size 11R22.5.
    June 3, 2025
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. has added a new size for the Firestone FS509, a steer tire for long-haul and regional-haul applications.

    Michelin North America Inc.
    Michelin has launched the Agilis CrossClimate 2 in 18 sizes for commercial fleets of light trucks and vans.
    June 3, 2025
    Michelin North America Inc. has updated its commercial light truck tire offering with the Agilis CrossClimate 2. The all-weather tire debuts with 18 sizes which Michelin says ...

    Toyo
    'This further broadens Toyo Tire’s M655 commercial tire application that currently includes both a 19.5-inch medium truck size suitable for drive and steer applications and 17- and 18-inch sizes for light truck applications,' say Toyo officials
    May 29, 2025
    Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has added two new 22.5- and 24.5-inch sizes to its Toyo M655 medium truck tire power line.

    Ascenso
    According to Ascenso Tires North America officials, Gundher 'brings with him a distinguished track record of financial leadership, having built his career across diverse, high-growth environments.'
    May 29, 2025
    Ascenso Tires North America has named Sandeep Gundher its new chief financial officer.

    BKT
    BKT's new, five-year strategic plan 'focuses on three main areas: strengthening leadership in the Off-Highway sector, expanding (BKT's) carbon black business and entering new tire categories for the Indian market,” including passenger car and TBR tires.
    May 27, 2025
    Balkrishna Industries Ltd.'s new, five-year strategic plan calls for the company to achieve $2.6 billion in revenue by 2030.

    Stellar Industries
    Stellar Industries officials say the company 'has grown from a small-town operation in Garner, Iowa, to a global force' in the tire service industry.
    May 22, 2025
    Service truck manufacturer Stellar Industries Inc. is celebrating its 35th year of bringing ground-breaking products and innovations to the tire service industry.

    MTD
    The legislation is designed “to promote economic growth by providing a tax credit to consumers who purchase retreaded tires made in the United States,” according to a joint statement from LaHood and Sykes.
    May 22, 2025
    Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) have reintroduced the Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025.

    CEAT Specialty Tires
    “Sponsoring rodeo continues to be a smart move for CEAT Specialty because the rodeo audience closely aligns with our target market of farmers and ranchers,” says Amit Tolani, chief executive at CEAT Specialty.
    May 21, 2025
    CEAT Specialty Tires has continued its rodeo sponsorships in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.