Imports of radial truck tires from China into the U.S. have dropped 25% in the first three months of 2019, from more than 1.8 million to just shy of 1.4 million, compared to the same period a year ago.

Shawn Rasey spends his days directing the earthmover tire business for Continental Tire the Americas LLC. And with more than 40 years in the industry, he says dealers need to prioritize the time they spend strategically thinking about the future.

According to the results of our survey, demand for passenger and light truck replacement tires improved slightly in July. The latest results mark the third consecutive month of healthier, albeit far from strong, trends after a very challenging start to the year.

According to the results of our survey, demand for passenger and light truck replacement tires increased modestly in June. From a volume standpoint, the dealers reported that they sold 0.4% more tires in June relative to the previous year’s period.

According to the results of our survey, demand for passenger and light truck replacement tires was essentially flat in October despite a slightly adverse calendar shift and headwinds from uncertainty surrounding the presidential election.

According to the results of our survey, demand for replacement tires increased modestly in September despite a slightly adverse calendar shift. Indeed, from a volume standpoint the dealers reported they sold 1.1% more tires last month relative to the previous year, following a marginal increase in August and a slight decrease in July.

According to the results of our survey, demand for replacement tires increased modestly in June. Indeed, from a volume standpoint the dealers reported they sold 1.2% more tires last month on a year-over-year basis, following a 0.6% decrease in May and a 0.2% decrease in April.

According to the results of our dealer survey, demand for replacement tires increased in November. Indeed, from a volume standpoint the dealers reported they sold 0.6% more tires in November on a year-over-year basis, following a 0.1% increase in October and a 0.6% increase in September.

Unpredictable crop prices, just like the unpredictable weather, aren’t going anywhere, and manufacturers and marketers of farm tires know they have to be strong enough to withstand both. It’s the added pressure of everything else – fluctuations in original equipment production and depreciation write-offs, and a strong dollar to name a few – that is really making life difficult.

According to the results of our survey, demand for replacement tires increased in June. Indeed, from a volume standpoint the dealers reported that they sold 1.2% more tires in June on a year-over-year basis, following a 0.3% increase in May and a 0.2% increase in April.