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    Photo: Boulevard Tire Center
    Deland, Fla.-based Boulevard Tire Center is focusing on overstock items within the company’s inventory to keep levels evened out.
    The commercial tire market was down this year, but the country’s biggest commercial tire dealers are trying to work their way out of the slump.
    Oct. 11, 2023
    Photo: Schneider Tire Outlet Inc.
    Jason Lowing, general manager at Schneider Tire Outlet Inc. in Marne, Mich. says that 10% of his dealership’s passenger tire sales are all-weather tires and predicts that number will grow.
    The all-weather tire segment has been growing over the last few years, but selling these products to consumers may still take more of an effort compared to all-season tires.
    Oct. 10, 2023
    Photo: Apollo Tyres Ltd.
    All-weather tires can provide a “best-of-all-worlds solution” for drivers, says Apollo’s Karl Jin.
    Tiremakers and marketers share their best all-weather tire selling tips in this MTD exclusive.
    Oct. 9, 2023
    MTD
    'A shop that makes a fair profit takes care of the customer by letting them know the condition of their vehicle,' says McCarron. 'Not informing a customer of maintenance that is due or systems that need attention is a disservice to that customer.'
    Most tire dealership owners like to point to discounting by service advisors as the biggest cause of poor gross margins. But what if I told you that discounting wasn’t your biggest...
    Oct. 3, 2023
    BKT
    BKT's E-Ready logo will appear on products the company makes for electricity-powered equipment.
    How will the adoption of electric power in farm equipment affect the tires that are fitted to those machines? AG Tire Talk turns to the experts.
    Sept. 25, 2023
    MTD
    While your business may be your primary source of income, the property your dealership sits on will become a valuable asset in its own right.
    There are some smart strategies that can help you build wealth over time, thereby ensuring your financial stability.
    Sept. 22, 2023
    MTD
    Dealers still see the customer deferment cycle shifting towards the positive and they expect that trend may continue as we turn to fall and winter weather is on the horizon.
    We believe the tire replacement industry is seeing a stronger backup, which supports a recovery in sellout trends as 2023 winds down.
    Sept. 22, 2023
    Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    “Traditionally, the retread market has accelerated through October,” says Jason Roanhouse, vice president of operations for Bridgestone Americas Inc.’s Bandag business.
    The domestic medium truck tire retread market is on track to outperform 2022, but gains will be relatively modest. Here's why.
    Sept. 13, 2023
    MTD
    Bridgestone unveiled its new Potenza Sport AS tire, which contains ENLITEN technology, PeakLife technology and other features. The tire will be available in 76 sizes, fitting wheels ranging from 16 inches to 22 inches in diameter.
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. is leaning into the growing all-season tire segment with its new Potenza Sport AS all-season tire
    Sept. 6, 2023
    MTD
    Darren Thomas, SRNA’s president and CEO (center, talking with Don Majors from Discount Tire and Marilyn Majors), attributes the Falken Fanatic associate dealer program’s remarkable growth to SRNA “taking the initiative to put 30 well-trained individuals on the street who are going to make 10 sales calls per day. Thirty times 10 is 300 and you’re going to sign some percentage of those.'
    Continued investment in new products and the Falken Fanatic associate dealer program is accelerating Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.’s (SRNA) growth.
    Aug. 24, 2023