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The idea that it takes all day to re-charge an electric vehicle is 'mostly false,' says Craig Van Batenburg.

Know the Truth About EVs

Craig Van Batenburg

'The only way you can fight unfair stereotypes perpetuated about independent tire dealerships is by being anything but what’s shown in those inaccurate depictions,' says McCarron.

How to Capitalize on 'What's Next'

Dennis McCarron

Despite this election year’s uncertainty, the remainder of 2024 will defy the trend toward lower M&A activity.

Predicting 2025's Deal Environment

Michael McGregor

Podcast

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, O’Connor shares key insights on actions tire dealers can take now to navigate future disruptions successfully.

Navigating Tire Industry Disruptions

Madison Gehring

Oct. 31, 2024

John Amato, director of training for Autel, answers frequently asked questions about how tire dealers can maximize TPMS profit potential.

Answers to Frequently Asked TPMS Questions

Oct. 17, 2024

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eBook

The Tire Dealer's Guide to ADAS

April 30, 2024

What You Need to Know About EV Tires

What You Need to Know About EV Tires

Nov. 28, 2023

Top Stories

MTD's latest On the Rise honorees discuss what attracted them to the tire industry, their biggest accomplishments and more - exclusively on www.moderntiredealer.com and in the November issue of MTD.

MTD Honors 31 Young Leaders Who Are 'On the Rise'

Nov. 5, 2024

MTD profiles 31 young superstars who are shaping the future of the tire industry.

“Over time the advancements in OTR retreading naturally have grown leaps and bounds,” says Noah Hickman, president of Oak Hill, Ohio-based H&H Industries Inc.

Commercial Business

H&H Invests in New OTR Tire Builder

Nov. 6, 2024

Noah Hickman, president of H&H Industries Inc., says that the company has been working on this investment for over a year.

Hankook Tire & Technology posted sales and profit gains during the third quarter.

Hankook Reports Sales, Profit Increases

Nov. 5, 2024

Hankook Tire & Technology posted a 4.1% year-over-year sales increase and an 18.6% year-over-year profit increase during the third quarter of 2024.

“Throughout the company, we are delivering solid results,” says Mark Stewart, CEO and president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Goodyear Posts Third Quarter Results

Nov. 5, 2024

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. experienced a net loss of $34 million during the third quarter of 2024, but posted gains in other areas.

Retail

The new Milestar Winterguard will be available in 60 sizes when it hits the market in 2025.

New Milestar Winterguard Launches

The new Milestar Winterguard will be available in 60 sizes in 2025.

Selling Requires You to Start and Finish Strong

Kumho Tire USA highlighted its Ecsta Sport A/S PA71 (pictured on right).

Kumho Unveils Three UHP Tires

Atturo Tire Corp. has expanded its AZ810 line with the addition of 24 sizes.

Atturo Expands AZ810 Size Range

'This Baja Boss X line extension demonstrates Mickey Thompson’s focus on being first-to-market with new sizes and our commitment to empowering off-road enthusiasts to defy limits,' says Matt Arko, general manager, marketing, for Mickey Thompson, which is owned by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss Gets Two 42-Inch Sizes

'My best advice is to develop a robust customer experience process and make sure your people have a pragmatic, zero-pressure process that makes it easy to gain the customer’s trust and additional business,' says Mike Townsend.

How to Up-Sell Without Pressuring Customers

Unicorn Tire Expands Mastertrack Range

Commercial

“I expect the commercial tire market next year to remain kind of choppy,” says Joe Zaccheo, CEO and president, Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. “I expect to see minimal growth in the industry – around 2% or 3%.”

Commercial Business

Commercial Tire Dealers Contend With 'Choppy' Market

Madison Gehring

Some of the country’s largest commercial tire dealerships are reporting a flat or down market.

Commercial Business

Zurcher Tire Names New President

Strict adherence to industry-recommended procedures is critical when repairing medium truck tires, says Robbie Bushnell, vice president of tire repair products at 31 Inc.

Commercial Business

The Do's and Don'ts of Truck Tire Repair

David Stevens, managing director of TRIB, provides an update on the group's advocacy work during the annual members meeting.

Commercial Business

TRIB Expands Board and Waits on U.S. Election Results

Commercial Business

Michelin Unveils Two X Force Tires

The U.S. Department of Commerce has ordered Bridgestone Corp. to pay 48.39% tariffs on the truck and bus tires it imports to the U.S. from Thailand, and the tiremaker must also pay tariffs retroactively — on shipments that date as far back as February 2024.

Commercial Business

Bridgestone Ordered to Pay Retroactive Tariffs

“The future of material handling tires is not just about meeting today’s challenges, but about shaping what’s next,” says Alessio Bucci, product marketing director, Trelleborg Tires, Yokohama TWS.

Commercial Business

Yokohama TWS Promotes Trelleborg XP Range

Suppliers

OmniSource

Rob Montasser Joins OmniSource as VP of Sales

OmniSource, a subsidiary of Omni United (S) Pte. Ltd., has hired Rob Montasser to serve as vice president of sales for the U.S. market.

Wholesale/Distribution

In some markets an ATD subsidiary, FLX FWD Logistics, served as a third-party logistics provider for Discount Tire so the retailer could offer its customers winter tire storage. Discount Tire has asked the bankruptcy court to confirm that its tires won't be considered owned by ATD.

Wholesale/Distribution

Discount Tire Files Objection in ATD Bankruptcy Case

Attorneys for Discount Tire have asked the bankruptcy court handling the American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) case for an order that clarifies Discount Tire retains ownership...

FASEP is integrating a RFID reader into a wheel balancer and working with Michelin North America Inc. to test and track tire life and service

FASEP Is Testing a RFID Reader on a Tire Balancer

Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, took to the stage to discuss what the Auto Care Association is doing for the Right to Repair fight.

TIA Provides Right to Repair Update at SEMA

At the 2024 Tire Industry Association annual meeting Board President Keith Jarman passed the gavel to Debra Hamlin.

TIA's Jarman Passes the Gavel to Hamlin

MTD readers recently shared their thoughts about ATD's future.

MTD Readers Discuss ATD’s Future

“We are focused on supporting our manufacturer partners and providing our customers with tires, wheels, related tools and accessories to support their business,' a spokesperson from American Tire Distributors Inc. recently told MTD.

Wholesale/Distribution

Editorial: ATD Bankruptcy Raises Key Questions

“We are confident that we will emerge from this process as a stronger partner to you,” said Michael Feder, interim CEO of American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD), in a letter to ATD customers.

Wholesale/Distribution

ATD Remains ‘Open for Business’

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The 2024 SEMA Show is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center through Nov. 8.

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Photos: Scenes from the 2024 SEMA Show

MTD's editors take you inside the 2024 SEMA Show!

The 2023 SEMA Show featured the Global Tire Expo - Powered by TIA and took place in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, also the site of the 2024 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo.

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Photos: SEMA Show Flashback

More than 95% of the tires that Discount Tire sells are tested at the company's Treadwell Research Park in Pearsall, Texas. Discount Tire's Treadwell tool then 'takes all of the testing data here and combines (it) with all the treadwear data we capture at our 1,200 stores across the country, pulls that all together, curates it for our customers and makes recommendations based on where they drive, what they drive and how they drive,' Discount Tire CEO Dean Muglia told attendees.

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Photos: Discount Tire Hosts Treadwell Experience

Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. recently held an open house at what it calls “the largest OTR tire retreading plant in North America' located in the dealership's hometown of Potosi, Mo.

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Photos: Inside Purcell Tire's OTR Retreading Plant

Sailun Tire Americas continues to expand its rugged-terrain light truck tire line-up with the launch of the Ironhead Thrasher R/T RTD01.

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Photos: Sailun Tests Ironhead Thrasher R/T RTD01

Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC's new Rolling Big Power commercial medium truck tire line encompasses 14 tires and more than 40 SKUs. Three of those tires are pictured here.

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Photos: Turbo Unveils New TBR Line

More than 500 Burt Brothers Tire & Service employees gathered at a recent Salt Lake City Bees game to watch an 11-year-old Make-A-Wish child throw the first pitch.

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Photos: Burt Brothers Tire Makes Wishes Come True

The Rovelo Ridgetrak R/T was put through the paces at a recent ride-and-drive event near Austin, Texas.

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Photos: Sailun Rolls Out Rovelo Ridgetrak R/T

Three generations of the Swentzel family celebrated S&S Tire’s 50th anniversary. (From left to right, Brock Swentzel, president of wholesale; Austen Swentzel, vice president of commercial sales; Paul Swentzel, S&S Tire’s founder; and Brooks Swentzel, S&S Tire’s president.) Paul Swentzel founded the dealership in 1974. It started as a retail store in Lexington, Ky., which remains the company's home.

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Photos: Up-Close at S&S Tire's 50th Anniversary Event

Chapel Hill Tire has broken ground on a new retail location in Durham, N.C.

Photos: Chapel Hill Tire Is Building a New Store