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'Richards sells Ajax, Miller and Marathon tires and tubes,' wrote Shaw.
Hustle was the name of the game even 100 years ago, former MTD Editor Jerome Shaw wrote in the July 1925 issue of Tires, which later became MTD.
July 1, 2025
RNR Tire Express
RNR Tire Express recently honored Ryan Loetscher (second from left) as part of its annual Father's Day Giveaway promotion.
Jay Loetscher of Mulberry, Fla., is the winner of RNR Tire Express' 2025 Father's Day Giveaway.
June 26, 2025
WTD
'Engineered specifically for today’s larger performance sedans and SUVs, the all-new Razzo Sport A/S redefines what drivers can expect from an ultra high performance all-season tire,' say WTD officials.
The new Arroyo Razzo Sport A/S ultra-high performance all-season tire from Wholesale Tire Distributors comes with a variety of features.
June 25, 2025
Photo: Autel
“Autel has developed platforms and strategies to ensure our user-technicians can finish every repair with their MaxiSYS Ultra S2 tablet,” says Allison Whitney, director of corporate communications at Autel.
The days of troubleshooting diagnostic issues with a few simple tools and a gut feeling aren’t just a thing of the past. They're a distant memory.
June 20, 2025

Commercial

Southern Tire Mart
Southern Tire Mart at Pilot plans to have 100 locations by the end of 2025.
Southern Tire Mart at Pilot added five locations during the second quarter.
July 1, 2025
Yokohama
“The 718L is built for maximum fuel efficiency and durability to meet fleets’ long-haul demands,” says Tom Clauer, Yokohama Tire Corp.'s senior manager of commercial product planning.
Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched the new Yokohama BluEarth 718L SmartWay-verified premium drive tire
July 1, 2025
Ascenso Tires North America
According to Ascenso officials, the FLS 692 isn’t just a forklift tire; it's a productivity tool and is engineered to achieve “maximum uptime, lower operational costs and safer performance.”
Ascenso Tires North America has announced the launch of its FLS 692, a premium three-stage, high-performance solid tire for medium to hard three-shift operations running 12 to...
June 30, 2025
Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.
“The Venom Power Van-Co ALLSeason is built to handle the toughest workloads while providing confident handling and safety in all weather conditions,” says Joe Davis, sales director for Venom Power.
Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd. has launched the Venom Power Van-Co ALLSeason, a commercial-grade all-season tire for vans and light trucks.
June 25, 2025

Wholesale/Distribution

MTD
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is no longer utilizing ATD as a distributor for its Cooper and Mickey Thompson branded products.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says American Tire Distributors Inc. is no longer distributing its Cooper and Mastercraft branded tires.
June 2, 2025
SRNA
Tire Group International LLC will distribute Falken brand tires throughout Florida.
Miami, Fla.-based Tire Group International LLC is now an authorized distributor for Falken brand tires in the state of Florida.
May 30, 2025
Nokian Tyres
Under Bob Hepp's direction, University Wholesalers, which was based in Vermont, developed into a $40 million a year business before it was acquired by Nokian in 2005.
Robert George Hepp, who founded University Wholesalers in 1983 and later worked with Nokian Tyres, has died.
May 21, 2025
ATD
Groupe Touchette, which has more than 40 distribution centers throughout Canada, will supply tires to OK Tire Stores Inc.'s network of more than 300 stores.
Groupe Touchette and OK Tire Stores Inc. have signed a deal that will see Groupe Touchette supply OK Tire Stores' locations throughout Canada.
May 21, 2025

Suppliers

Smithers
Smithers operates Treadwell Research Park for Discount Tire, which owns the Pearsall, Texas-based tire testing facility.
Discount Tire's Treadwell Research Park in Pearsall, Texas, which is operated by Smithers, has earned 17025 accreditation.
July 1, 2025
Atlas Automotive Equipment
“The AF13G delivers consistent air output and professional-grade features that make it an essential tool for on-the-go operations,” says Mike Israel, brand manager, Atlas Equipment.
Atlas Automotive Equipment has announced its Air Force AF13 Gas 12HP 30 Gallon Air Compressor, a heavy-duty, gas-powered air compressor made for mobile service professionals. ...
July 1, 2025
USTMA
“Tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the road, and their condition plays a critical role in keeping everyone safe, from drivers and passengers to pedestrians,” says Anne Forristall Luke, president and CEO of USTMA.
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has launched National Tire Safety Week 2025 running from June 30 to July 4 with the theme “Check Your Tires. Protect What Matters...
June 30, 2025
Nokian
'Today, I would say more than 90% of what we sell in the U.S. is made in the U.S., so we’re not concerned about tariffs,' says Paolo Pompei, CEO of Nokian Tyres.
Paolo Pompei, CEO of Nokian Tyres, discusses why the company’s “local-for-local” approach helps mitigate the sting of tariffs.
June 27, 2025

Operations

MTD
'If every major decision still runs through you, it’s time to ask yourself a hard question: are you running a business or just owning a job?' says Strandberg.
Building a business that doesn’t rely on you is the single greatest gift you can give yourself and your team.
June 11, 2025
MTD
'At its fundamental level, retailing is human beings discussing problems and solutions,' says McCarron.
Business is about performance and reaching goals and expectations by balancing the needs of others with your own needs. But being nice in business can be a negative because of...
May 12, 2025
Ford Motor Co.
'The EV segment is new and ever-changing as EV manufacturers keep trying new things,' says Van Batenburg. 'The high-voltage battery pack is still under development to make it safer, lighter and less expensive. Parts that were also used on hybrid cars are mature.'
The EV segment is new and ever-changing as EV manufacturers keep trying new things.
May 8, 2025
Butler Tires and Wheels
'Regionally, tire dealers in the Southwest and Northwest fared the best — meaning their declines were mild, while tire dealers in the Midwest reported a drop of 5.3% year-over-year,' according to Healy.
Retail sellout dropped for a second straight month in March, with average declines of 3.6% for the month.
April 21, 2025

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