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    McMahon’s Best-One Tire 
    It’s important to follow a well-defined process when on-boarding acquired employees, according to Kim McMahon of McMahon’s Best-One Tire (with partners, Randy Geyer, left, and Bubba McMahon.)

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    Photo: Automotive Systems Inc. (ASA)
    'If you’re spending too much time double-checking inventory, or if you’re re-entering the same data in multiple places, that’s a clear sign your current POS is holding you back,' says Deion Davenport, director of revenue, Automotive Systems Inc. (ASA).
    Joy Kopcha
    April 28, 2025
    When is the right time to invest in a new point-of-sale system and what point-of-sale tools should you and your team utilize?
    Belle Tire
    Belle Tire Distributors Inc., based in Allen Park, Mich., has more than 180 stores.
    April 24, 2025
    Synchrony is creating a branded credit card that Allen Park, Mich.-based Belle Tire Distributors Inc. can offer to customers.
    Photo: Woods Cross Point S
    Casey Gubler, owner of Woods Cross Point S Tire & Auto Service in Salt Lake City, Utah, says putting your best people on tire and custom wheel installation jobs is important.
    Madison Gehring
    April 24, 2025
    “Everyone kind of has a lifted vehicle out here,” says Casey Gubler, owner of Salt Lake City, Utah-based Woods Cross Point S Tire & Auto Service.

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    Mitchem Tire Co.
    “Nixa is located about 10 minutes south of our South Campbell location and about 10 minutes west of our Ozark location, but is a very close-knit community,” says Steve Kruse, co-owner of Mitchem Tire.
    April 22, 2025
    Mitchem Tire Co. has expanded into Nixa, Mo., with its fifth location.

    Tireworks Tire & Service Tire Pros
    The new 12-bay service facility offers a wide range of services like tire rotations, wheel alignments, brake repair, diagnostics, 24-hour roadside assistance, complimentary pick-up and delivery and more.
    April 22, 2025
    Tireworks Tire & Service Tire Pros has added its fifth location in Canyon, Texas.

    Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc.
    As a sponsor, Sun Auto Tire & Service will be featured with logo placement on official rally vehicles and marketing materials. The brand will also gain exposure through curated content throughout the event.
    April 17, 2025
    Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 goldRush Rally, The Gold Tour.

    TBC Corp.
    Big O Tires Hall of Fame members gathered at the franchise program's recent convention in Las Vegas. Nev.
    April 17, 2025
    TBC Corp.’s Big O Tires organization pledged even more support to franchise owners during its recent convention in Las Vegas, Nev.

    Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc.
    This past February, Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. opened a new Plaza Tire Service store in Centerton, Ark.
    April 17, 2025
    Mesa, Ariz.-based Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has continued its growth trajectory by adding a number of locations within the last six months.

    Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    The Affinity AS tire is engineered for popular cars with 15-inch through 19-inch rim diameters. There will be 28 total fitments offered with a staggered release throughout 2025 with nine fitments available at launch.
    April 16, 2025
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched its Firestone Affinity AS touring tire.

    Photo: American Kenda Rubber Industries Co. Ltd.
    “The retailer should allow the consumer to tell them what they need, what previous tire products provided in terms of desired performance and deficiencies, if evident,” says Brandon Stotsenburg, vice president of the automotive division, American Kenda Rubber Industries Co. Ltd.
    Madison Gehring
    April 16, 2025
    What are some of the most common misconceptions about high performance and ultra-high performance tires and how can dealers address these myths during the sales process?

    Michelin North America Inc.
    New sizes fit wheels ranging from 17 inches to 20 inches in diameter.
    April 15, 2025
    Michelin North America Inc. has added 30 sizes to its BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A tire.

    Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.
    The new sizes are now available through authorized Predator tire retailers.
    April 15, 2025
    Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd. has added two sizes to its Predator New Mutant X-AT line: 37x12.50R17 LT and 37x11.50R17 LT.

    TGI
    'The Gripit XT is a best-in-class Extreme All-Terrain tire that outperforms major brands in every aspect of its performance,” says Mark Lindsey, chief strategy officer for Cosmo Tires.
    April 14, 2025
    Tire Group International LLC has introduced its Gripit XT extreme all-terrain tire under its Cosmo brand.

    Sun Auto Tire & Service
    “This acquisition further strengthens the Sun Auto footprint in central Ohio, following the acquisition of seven Boyd’s Tire locations in 2024,” say Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. officials.
    April 14, 2025
    Mesa, Ariz.-based Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has acquired two Larry Harer Goodyear stores - one in Newark, Ohio, and another in Heath, Ohio.

    Jared Navarre/Romph Pou Agency
    Beth Barron, CEO of Chabill's Tire & Auto Service, was named MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year in 2024.
    April 11, 2025
    MTD is accepting nominations for its prestigious Tire Dealer of the Year Award through May 23.

    Big Brand Tire & Service
    “This strategic move enables Big Brand Tire & Service to expand its footprint in the Arizona market,” according to Big Brand Tire & Service officials.
    April 10, 2025
    Moorpark, Calif.-based Big Brand Tire & Service has acquired Reese’s Auto, an Arizona-based business.

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    Joy Kopcha
    April 9, 2025
    In the wake of the tariffs President Donald Trump imposed — and then partly delayed —on products imported into the U.S., Modern Tire Dealer surveyed readers to measure the tire...

    Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc.
    North Salt Lake, Utah-based Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc. is one of many independent tire dealerships that have added locations within the last six months.
    Mike Manges
    April 8, 2025
    The economy may be teetering on the edge of a recession, but you wouldn’t know it based on the number of independent tire dealerships that have added stores.

    ATD
    “The TIS RT1 by Hercules is a game-changer, expanding our product lineup to deliver even greater versatility and profitability for our customers,” says Steven Liu, vice president of product development at ATD.
    April 7, 2025
    American Tire Distributors Inc.’s Hercules brand has entered the rugged-terrain segment with the launch of the TIS RT1 by Hercules.

    MTD
    The new lineup includes the Ecsta Sport All-Season PA71, an ultra high-performance (UHP) all-season tire, along with two UHP summer options: the Ecsta Sport PS72 and the Ecsta Sport S PS72.
    Madison Gehring
    April 4, 2025
    Kumho Tire U.S.A. recently hosted a ride-and-drive event at Atlanta Motorsports Park in Georgia to highlight the latest additions to its Ecsta Sport line.