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Strong Replacement Tire Market Drives USTMA Shipment Forecast Higher

2021 Tire Shipments Expected to Beat Pre-Pandemic Figures

August 3, 2021

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association expects total tire shipments in 2021 to exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to the group’s latest estimates. And the newest projections show a notable increase in every segment of the replacement tire market.

Best-One of Indy Expands Again By Acquisition

July 17, 2021

For the second time in three months, Indy Tire Centers Inc. dba Best-One of Indy has acquired a fellow Indiana-based tire dealership, extending its reach to 14 locations in the center of the state.

Michelin X InCity Grip D Tire Is Ready for Winter Bus Routes

July 14, 2021

Michelin North America Inc. is targeting markets with harsh winter weather conditions with its newest bus tire: the Michelin X InCity Grip D.

Mitas Debuts a Radial Tire for Excavators

July 2, 2021

The Mitas EX-01 tire is the brand's first radial tire for wheeled excavators, and it features the non-directional EX-01 tread pattern and reinforced sidewalls specifically for dual mounting systems.

GRI Extends Sizes for Farm and Construction Tires

July 2, 2021

Global Rubber Industries Pvt. Ltd. (GRI) has added sizes and tread patterns in response to growing demand from the company's agricultural and construction tire customers.

Tire Registration Fines Could Devastate Your Business

June 30, 2021

You probably know that you can be fined for registering tires improperly at the point of sale. But do you know that you can be fined up to $22,723 for a single violation?

Best-One of Indy Continues Growth With Eye on Commercial

June 24, 2021

When Indy Tire Centers Inc. dba Best-One of Indy acquired two R&T Tire stores this spring, it was the latest evidence of the company’s growth. But just as important, it was another entry point into Indiana’s farming economy. “We’ve always provided ag and OTR and truck tire services, but as we expand out of the major metropolitan area of Indianapolis, it’s definitely an emphasis on ag,” says Scott McKenzie, vice president of commercial for Best-One of Indy.

Some Tariff Relief Possible for Chinese Truck Tires

June 24, 2021

Truck tire makers in China are poised to get some tariff relief as the Department of Commerce conducts a regular review of the countervailing duties that were imposed in February 2019.

Continental to Offer Industrial Tires Under 3 Brands

June 23, 2021

Continental AG is "repositioning" itself within the industrial tire segment with three brands of products for a variety of applications and customers. The tires will be sold under the Continental, General and Barum brands.

Coming This Week: The Modern Tire Dealer Show

June 22, 2021

Join the editors of Modern Tire Dealer this week for the premiere of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, a weekly podcast covering everything that’s important to tire dealers.

Tom Fanning Takes Lead Role for Continental Truck Tires in U.S.

June 10, 2021

Continental Tire the Americas LLC has named three leaders for the company's truck tire business in the U.S., including Tom Fanning, who will serve as the head of Continental's U.S. truck tire market.

Retail Remains Important to McCarthy Tire Service Strategy

June 3, 2021

McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. has divested of four retail tire locations in the last year. That may not seem noteworthy for a tire dealership so heavily focused on the commercial tire business. But President John McCarthy Jr. maintains retail tire service is a profitable and important part of the company’s strategy.

MTPL Acquires Tyres International, Plans to Grow in U.S.

June 3, 2021

Mahansaria Tyres Private Ltd. (MTPL) is manufacturing agricultural and construction tires in India, and in a first step to build a distribution network in the U.S., the company has acquired the majority stake in Tyres International Inc. (TI), an Ohio-based wholesale tire distributor.

Ag Tire Talk: The Effect of Varying Rim Widths on Radius, Traction and Flotation

May 26, 2021

In this latest edition of Ag Tire Talk, tiremakers cover all the details on the impact that varying rim widths have on radius, traction and flotation.

Ceat Introduces Spraymax VF Tire

May 26, 2021

Ceat Specialty Tires Inc. is expanding its lineup of VF technology tires with the Spraymax VF, a product designed for self-propelled sprayers.

McCarthy Tire Service Buys Tire Sales LLC

May 21, 2021

McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. has purchased the assets of Tire Sales LLC to bolster its service to off-the-road and industrial tire customers from Philadelphia to Baltimore.

BKT Adds Size for Ridemax FL 699

May 12, 2021

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. is expanding the Ridemax FL 699 tire with another size: 525/65 R 20.5.

Michelin Updates Tire for Rigid Dump Trucks

May 6, 2021

Michelin North America Inc. has unveiled its next generation mining tire for 250-ton rigid dump trucks – the Michelin XDR 250+. The tire offers an improved tire life over its predecessor, the tiremaker says.

Goodyear Reports Strongest 1Q Since 2018

April 30, 2021

Replacement consumer tire sales continue to drive Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s recovery and rebound from COVID-19, with overall replacement tire volume increasing 14% in the first quarter, a number Goodyear says "significantly" exceeded the industry. The tiremaker recorded sales of $3.5 billion in the period, up 15% from a year ago, yet still shy of pre-pandemic results.

Carlstar ITP Trail Tamer HD

ITP Trail Tamer HD Is Made for Tough UTV Environments

April 23, 2021

The Trail Tamer HD, a UTV tire from the Carlstar Group's ITP brand, is an eight-ply tire designed to be a utilitarian tool with puncture and impact resistance.

Continental HSC 3

Continental Adds Sizes to Construction Tire Lineup

April 21, 2021

Continental Tire the Americas LLC is filling out its construction truck tire portfolio, adding two more sizes to the Conti HSC 3 steer/all-position tire, plus retreads to match the ContiTread HSC 3 and ContiTread HDC 3.

Fountain Tire Promotes 3 Veteran Leaders

April 15, 2021

Fountain Tire Ltd. has added a chief operating officer to its corporate structure and promoted three long-time employees to top-level assignments in the company.

Yokohama Galaxy LHD 510 SDS

Galaxy Tire for Wheel Loaders Offers Grip and Long Life

April 14, 2021

The Galaxy LHD 510 SDS (Severe Duty Solid) from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. is built to provide wheel loaders with traction indoors and out while also offering long service.

TIA Seeks Nominees for Board

April 13, 2021

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has opened nominations for four board of director positions with terms that will begin in November 2021.

SRNA To Hike PLT and Truck Tire Prices

April 9, 2021

Sumitomo Rubber North America will increase tire prices in the U.S. and Canada on May 1.

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Photos: Top Retreaders Expand for the Future

Retreaders endured an uneasy 2020, but they pushed forward with investments in facilities and technology as they remained focused on the future. Here's a look at the domestic retread tire market in 2021, and some of the people making things happen.