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California Tire Dealers Association
Chris Barry of the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC and vice president of the California Tire Dealers Association moderated a panel that addressed the Right to Repair topic. [From L:R: Dick Gust, CEO of the Tire Industry Association, Debra Hamlin, TIA president, Stepan Boyajian, CTDA's president and Barry.)
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CTDA Luncheon Raises Funds, Covers Right to Repair

Feb. 20, 2025
The California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA) recently held its CTDA/1-800EveryRim New Year luncheon in Commerce, Calif., with nearly 80 guests in attendance.
Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc.
Partners in a 2024 Les Schwab Tires for Purpose pilot included Oregon Adaptive Sports (pictured), which builds access to outdoor recreation for people with disabilities.
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Les Schwab Gears Up for 2025 Tires for Purpose Program

Feb. 18, 2025
Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc. is gearing up to start its Tires for Purpose effort by donating new sets of tires to nearly 400 nonprofit organizations in 14 states throughout the...
The outlet – officially called TD/EV by Tire Discounters – is located in the Cincinnati, Ohio, suburb of Symmes Township and was created to fill what the dealership considers to be a “void” in the automotive aftermarket.
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Tire Discounters Opens EV Service Outlet

Feb. 17, 2025
Tire Discounters Inc., one of the country’s largest tire dealerships, has opened a concept store that offers a full range of electric and hybrid vehicle services.

MTD
“We’re very, very excited to bring this to the market,” said Steve Bourassa, director of product and pricing for Nokian Tyres Inc., when discussing the new Nokian Surpass AS01 ultra-high performance all-season tire. “It’s something we felt we needed to round out our product offering.”
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Nokian Targets UHP All-Season Segment

Feb. 13, 2025
Nokian Tyres Inc. is taking renewed aim at the ultra-high performance all-season segment with a new product, the Surpass AS01, that has been years in the making.

ASTA
“All we’re trying to do is help you run a successful business and help you grow that business,” says Ryan Ragan, executive director of the Automotive Tire & Service Alliance (ASTA). “That’s what ASTA is. And when I say ‘we,’ I mean every member of the association.”
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Big Benefits On Way From ASTA, Says Ragan

Feb. 13, 2025
The Automotive Service & Tire Alliance is ramping up what it offers to its tire dealer members, says Ryan Ragan, the association’s executive director.

BFGoodrich
“We’re thrilled to launch the g-Force Phenom T/A tire, which was built to be the easiest upgrade enthusiasts can make to boost the performance and look of their cars,” says Andrew Besancon, senior director of recreational brands for Michelin.
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Michelin Unveils BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A Tire

Feb. 13, 2025
Michelin North America Inc. has unleashed its BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A tire, an ultra-high performance summer tire.

EAS Tire & Auto
“We are thrilled to welcome Integrity Tire into the EAS Tire & Auto family,” says Brian Bates, president of EAS Tire & Auto, whose former, owner, Chris Mohl, and his team 'have built an outstanding operation with a strong commitment to customer service and quality workmanship - values that align perfectly with our own.
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EAS Tire Acquires Four Integrity Tire Stores

Feb. 13, 2025
EAS Tire & Auto, which is part of the Straightaway Tire & Auto network, has acquired four Integrity Tire stores in Colorado.

VIP Tires & Service
“Wallingford is a great town for VIP with almost 45,000 residents and John Bonini has built a great business at this location,' says Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires & Service.
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VIP Tires & Service Expands with Wallingford Acquisition

Feb. 11, 2025
VIP Tires & Service has acquired 41-year-old Wallingford Tire & Auto in Wallingford, Conn.

MTD
“I think private equity will still be interested in being a stakeholder in the (tire dealer) sector and being active building scale with smaller and mid-size tire dealer outfit chains,” says John Healy, managing director and research analyst with Northcoast Research Holdings LLC and author of MTD’s monthly Your Marketplace column.
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Healy Talks Tariffs, Private Equity, ATD and More 

Feb. 10, 2025
Tire industry analyst John Healy discusses tariffs, private equity ownership of tire dealerships, M&A and other topics in this exclusive interview.

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“Confessions of a CEO” chronicles the life and career journey of Tom Gegax, the founder of Team Tire Plus. Gegax was named MTD’s Tire Dealer of the Year in 1998.
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Tom Gegax Focus of New Documentary 

Feb. 10, 2025
Former MTD Tire Dealer of the Year Tom Gegax brings his story to Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, starting on Feb. 11.

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“The U.S. tire market is still being plagued by many of the same issues that it faced at this time last year,” says John Healy, author of MTD’s monthly Your Marketplace column and managing director and research analyst at Northcoast Research Holdings LLC (with, seated at computer, Wyatt Hulsey, Northcoast research associate, at the company’s office in Cleveland, Ohio.)
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Healy Discusses State of the U.S. Tire Industry 

Feb. 7, 2025
In this first installment of an exclusive interview that also appears in MTD’s 2025 Facts Issue, analyst John Healy discusses the state of the U.S. tire industry.

Telle Tire & Auto Center
Telle Tire & Auto Center now operates 30 locations across Missouri, Illinois and Kansas.
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Telle Tire Reaches 30-Store Mark

Feb. 7, 2025
Webster Groves, Mo.-based Telle Tire & Auto Centers has acquired two more locations, extending its footprint to 30 stores.

VIP Tires & Service
The 10,366-square-foot, 16-bay outlet has been in operation for more than 26 years, say VIP Tires & Service officials.
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VIP Tires & Service Now Has 75 Stores

Feb. 7, 2025
VIP Tires & Service has expanded its footprint to 75 locations with the acquisition of Tires International in Manchester, Conn.

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When asked, “Are you worried about new tariffs being applied to tires and other consumer products imported to the United States from Mexico, Canada and China?” 55% of respondents said, “Yes, this is a major concern.”
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MTD Survey: Tariffs Concern Dealers 

Feb. 6, 2025
More than half of respondents to a recent MTD survey say new tariffs applied to China, Mexico and Canada are “a major concern.”

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Private equity investment in tire dealerships continues to increase, as detailed in MTD's 2025 Facts Issue.
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MTD Facts Issue: A Look at Private Equity

Feb. 6, 2025
Who are the big private equity players in the tire dealership arena and what else do they own?

Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. 
The new Plaza Tire Service store in Centerton, Ark., adds to the chain's presence in northwestern Arkansas.
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New Plaza Tire Store Opens in Arkansas

Feb. 5, 2025
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has opened a new Plaza Tire Service store in Centerton, Ark.

Michelin North America Inc.
Michelin North America Inc. has rolled out the new e.Primacy All Season.
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Michelin Launches e.Primacy All Season

Feb. 3, 2025
The new e.Primacy All Season from Michelin North America Inc. has endured extensive testing, according to Michelin officials.

Drew Martin
Building on the performance of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tire, the new tire has improved wear performance, improved gravel road durability and improved snow traction while maintaining the sidewall toughness and soft soil traction of the KO2 tire.
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Michelin Adds Eight Sizes to BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3

Jan. 31, 2025
Michelin North America Inc. is rolling out eight additional sizes to its BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire starting Feb. 1.