June 2026

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The California Energy Commission wants to enact phase one of its planned rolling resistance mandate in January 2028.
How bad will a rolling resistance mandate in California be for tire dealers, tire manufacturers and tire buyers?
June 18, 2026
MTD
“There are a whole lot of places for people to buy tires,' says Roger Pitchford, owner of Roger's Tire Service in Richwood, Ohio. 'They don’t have to buy them from us. So it's up to us to give them a reason to do that.”
"Customer service is everything," says Roger Pitchford, owner of Roger's Tire Service in Richwood, Ohio.
June 9, 2026
VIP Tires
'The best teams I’ve been around operate differently, but they make a habit of noticing the right things - not just ownership or management, but everyone,' says O'Connor.
How to create a culture where excellence is recognized.
June 3, 2026
TireSouth
'In assessing raw material prices, our base average-cost-to-build-a-tire index suggested inputs were up 24.3% for the month of April on a year-over-year basis,' says Healy.
Recent dealer feedback suggests that retail sellout trends have remained softer than many hoped for, indicating underlying demand conditions have yet to improve.
May 19, 2026
MTD
Hankook group photo
Hankook Tire America Corp. gave tire dealers a firsthand look at its Clarksville, Tenn., plant, new test track and Dynapro tire lineup as it ramps up U.S. production.
May 18, 2026
Linglong
Linglong Tire Americas Inc. demonstrated the capabilties of several new tires, including the Atlas Priva X/T (pictured), during a recent ride-and-drive outside Las Vegas, Nev.
Linglong Tire Americas Inc. chose a desert landscape with high, rugged rock formations to showcase its latest off-road tire portfolio.
May 14, 2026
MTD
Gary Skidmore
Big O Tires leaders say growth will depend on execution and customer retention as the franchise expands its footprint despite ongoing industry headwinds.
April 20, 2026
MTD
class photo
The class is part of a broader initiative to expand women-led training across the tire industry.
March 25, 2026