Last year was the sixth warmest on record. As temperatures continue to hover at high levels, more drivers will use their vehicles’ air conditioning systems - leading to more service opportunities for tire dealers. 

In addition to inflation, labor shortages, supply problems and other issues, tire dealers are facing another challenge - catalytic converter theft.

First Brands Group has expanded its line of Centric Parts brake components to include rotor coverage for nearly 33 million vehicles in operation.

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.

Independent tire dealers are preparing for the knock-on impact of escalating gas prices. And some are already feeling the squeeze.

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. 

OK Tire Stores Inc., one of Canada's largest tire store networks with more than 325 locations, has named Jim Bethune its new president and CEO.

Two of the most frustrating things to hear in our industry are “I’m too busy to go out looking for techs” and “Well, it’s been slow, so I don’t think I can afford another tech right now.” As an industry, we need to go out looking for people who aren’t looking for us.