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    • Madison Gehring

    Associate Editor
    Phone: (330) 598 - 0308

    Madison Gehring is Modern Tire Dealer's associate editor. A graduate of Ohio State University, Gehring holds a bachelors degree in journalism. During her time at Ohio State, she wrote for the university's student-run newspaper, The Lantern, and interned at CityScene Media Group in Columbus, Ohio.

    Photo: Scott’s U-Save Tire & Auto Repair
    Dave Bass, service manager at Scott’s U-Save Tire & Auto Repair store in Steiger, Ill., is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the dealership.
    Retail

    Secrets of Service Advisor Success

    Madison Gehring
    Jan. 17, 2025
    Dave Bass has spent more than 40 years working at Scott's U-Save Tire & Auto Repair. He says two things are key to being an effective manager.
    Brian Weed | Dreamstime.com
    More than 10,000 structures have been destroyed by fires that are raging in the Los Angeles, Calif., area.
    Retail

    Tire Dealers Focus on Positives Amid LA Fire Devastation

    Madison Gehring
    Jan. 13, 2025
    “Forty-one years I’ve lived in Los Angeles and this is by far the most catastrophic experience I’ve had here,” said Steve Boyajian, owner of five tire stores in the area.
    Bookout Tire and Lube
    At each anniversary celebration, Bookout invites current and past Bookout Tire and Lube employees to celebrate in the fun. Pictured are current and past employees, plus family members filling in for those who have passed.
    Retail

    Bookout Tire Celebrates 50 Years of Service, Customer Loyalty

    Madison Gehring
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Like many tire dealers, Robert Bookout was introduced to the tire industry at a young age.
    Photo: Skander Tire & Auto Service
    Jake Zanavich uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with other Skander Tire & Auto Service team members.
    Retail

    How A Hearing-Impaired Tech Found Success at Skander Tire

    Madison Gehring
    Nov. 8, 2024
    Employees at Skander Tire & Auto Service have learned sign language to communicate with a hearing-impaired employee.
    Photo: Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    “Essentially, all-weather tires provide the versatility of reliable winter performance without compromising comfort or durability on dry roads, making them an ideal choice for consumers in mild environments seeking a balanced solution for year-round driving,” says Ian McKenney, senior product manager, Bridgestone.
    Suppliers

    Will All-Weather Tire Sales Eclipse Winter Tire Sales?

    Madison Gehring
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Manufacturers comment on the future of all-weather tires and dedicated winter tires in this MTD exclusive.
    Photo: Sullivan Tire Co. Inc.
    “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
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Some of the country’s largest commercial tire dealerships are reporting a flat or down market.