Research

The MTD Facts Issue is Modern Tire Dealer's exhaustive look at the tire industry. Published each January, the Facts Issue provides the industry's first look at data from the previous year, along with analysis of why it matters for the year ahead.

From tire brand market share — in both the replacement and OE channels — to tire sizing and pricing trends, the MTD Facts Issue is a resource that serves retail and commercial tire dealers, wholesalers and the entire tire industry, all year long.

Extend your research with our archived editions of the Facts Issue below.

The retreaders who appear on this MTD list each April are ranked based on the average amount of tread rubber used to retread different types of tires. MTD awards one point for every seven pounds of rubber used — per retread.

This is the one list in MTD's arsenal that isn't solely made up of independent tire dealers. Tire manufacturers, as well as retreaders in the truck stop channel, are also measured and included in this ranking as they qualify.

Check out our archived versions of the Top Retreaders list below.

The MTD 100 is Modern Tire Dealer's exclusive list of the 100 largest independent tire dealerships in the U.S. Rankings are determined by the total number of outlets, whether retail stores, commercial locations, or a combination of both. The newest edition of the MTD 100 is published each July.

Check out how the list has changed over the years in the archive of lists below.

Each October Modern Tire Dealer researches and ranks the largest independent commercial tire dealers in the country. To be considered for the list, a dealer has to sell truck tires, operate at least one retread plant and offer 24/7 emergency roadside service.

Points are tabulated based on a formula that accounts for number of outlets, retread plant(s) and commercial sales.

Below is an archive of our annual list, dating back to 2018.