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    July 31, 2025
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    Leaders of some of the largest tire dealerships in the United States share their observations and predictions in this MTD exclusive.
    July 29, 2025
    July 21, 2025
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    The long-term impact of tariffs is still unknown.
    July 9, 2025
    Sailun Tire Americas
    'Before you pay for a charger at your store, check with your electricity provider and see if there are any incentives that may offset the cost,' says Van Batenburg.
    July 9, 2025

    More content from July 2025

    Virginia Tire & Auto
    'By refocusing on accountability, quality and the link between pay and production, you can preserve the value of flat rate pay while navigating the realities of a changing labor market,' says O'Connor. 'It’s not just about paying more. It’s about paying smarter.'
    Dealers must now re-evaluate how they structure pay and incentives to regain control of profitability.
    July 9, 2025
    Chapel Hill Tire
    'Well-located auto service real estate with strong tenancy and long lease terms is drawing significant attention from real estate investment trusts, private capital and 1031 exchange buyers,' says Strandberg.
    Independent tire dealerships that control their real estate have a unique opportunity to monetize both sides of their operation.
    July 9, 2025
    MTD
    'A majority of tire dealers indicate tire prices increased in the month of May — 56.2% of dealers — which matches the commentary we heard from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. executives and others in recent months,' says Healy.
    Reports from tire dealers suggest that retail sellout trends for May were again negative.
    June 23, 2025
    MTD
    “We’ve been very intentional about where Milestar sits in the market,” Andrew Hoit, president of Milestar Tires, told MTD during a recent ride-and-drive event in Moab, Utah. “It’s not just about price. It’s about delivering real performance and reliability at a price that makes sense. That’s allowed us to earn the trust of both dealers and end users.'
    Tireco Inc.’s Milestar brand is on the rise thanks to investments in its products, programs and dealer network, a point the company drove home via a recent ride-and-drive.
    June 5, 2025
    Telle Tire
    “Next Horizon Capital has allowed us to scale up quicker, add a good amount of payroll, promote people from within the organization and improve and build out our supply chain,” said Aaron Telle, CEO of Telle Tire & Auto Centers, with his wife, Laura.
    In this MTD exclusive, Aaron Telle discusses why he’s partnering with a private equity investor and how this will power his dealership’s growth.
    June 5, 2025
    Bruce Brothers Tire Pros
    “We give customers great service for their money,” says Scott Bruce, owner of Bruce Brothers Tire Pros in Bethel Park, Pa.
    Bethel Park, Pa.-based Bruce Brothers Tire Pros services around 80 cars a day through 15 service bays.
    May 28, 2025