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    • Mike Manges

    Editor
    Phone: (330) 598 - 0368
    Mike Manges is Modern Tire Dealer’s editor. A 25-year tire industry veteran, he is a three-time International Automotive Media Association award winner and holds a Gold Award from the Association of Automotive Publication Editors. Mike has traveled the world in pursuit of stories that will help independent tire dealers move their businesses forward. Before rejoining MTD in September 2019, he held corporate communications positions at two Fortune 500 companies and served as MTD’s senior editor from 2000 to 2010.
    MTD
    Retail

    Cleveland Tire & Wheel ‘Gets’ Its Customers

    Mike Manges
    April 26, 2024
    Success in selling high performance tires starts with knowing the customer, says Donnie Schilling, owner of Cleveland Tire & Wheel.
    Goodturn Tire & Auto
    Retail

    Goodturn Tire Looks to Grow Through Acquisitions

    Mike Manges
    April 24, 2024
    Goodturn Tire & Auto is looking for more tire dealerships to add to its network, which currently includes 24 locations.
    Advance Tire Inc.
    Commercial Business

    Advance Tire Corners Market with Own Private Brand

    Mike Manges
    April 19, 2024
    Jerry Bruner had been selling other companies’ industrial and OTR tires for years until one day he asked, “Why am I building a following for someone else?”
    NETSA
    Retail

    Maguire Shares Secrets of NETSA’s Success

    Mike Manges
    April 19, 2024
    Katie Maguire, executive director of the New England Tire and Service Association, discusses why the group remains vibrant and successful.
    MTD
    Photo Galleries

    Photos: Kenda Ramps Up Sports Marketing

    Mike Manges
    April 18, 2024
    American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. recently held an event to announce a new partnership with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers - and MTD was there!
    MTD
    Retail

    Editorial: Why You Should Consider Offering ADAS Service

    Mike Manges
    April 15, 2024
    Installers of high performance/ultra-high performance tires and custom wheels should consider providing ADAS service.