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Hosted by the editors of MTD, the Modern Tire Dealer Show provides exclusive, in-depth conversations with tire dealers, tire industry experts and other thought leaders, with the goal of helping listeners move their businesses forward. Sponsors of The Modern Tire Dealer Show benefit from an exclusive 30-second ad read throughout a variety of channels, along with audio recognition during each episode.

 

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NAPA Auto Care
Roy Foster of Roy Foster's Automotive in Reno, Nev., says NAPA Auto Care's new Team Tool Rebate program will help his business with technician recruitment and retention.
April 17, 2025
NAPA Auto Care has a new program that helps technicians purchase the tools they need. Learn more via this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
I&I Mobile Tire Services
Husband and wife owners, Ijeoma and Ini Ibanga, started their business by noticing a need in the market. They expanded their business by noticing more industry needs and customized their business plan to fill those needs.
April 3, 2025
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, husband-and-wife duo Ini and Ijeoma Ibanga share their journey from running a traditional brick-and-mortar tire shop to launching...
Hunter Engineering Co.
This episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show provides advice on how to begin offering ADAS service at your dealership.
March 20, 2025
Sponsored Podcast: In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, David Henry, sales development manager at Hunter Engineering Co.'s training department, discusses why...
NetDriven
'The days of just having a website are gone,' says Aubrey Amborn, director of sales for NetDriven.
March 6, 2025
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Aubrey Amborn, director of sales for NetDriven, provides advice on how to keep up with customers' shopping preferences so you can...
MTD
At the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, gave a presentation on the Right to Repair movement and its impacts on the tire industry.
Feb. 20, 2025
The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum, impacting independent tire dealers more than ever. In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Bill Hanvey, president and...
MTD
Kevin Rohlwing covers some of the basics of retail tire safety, including how tire dealers need to think about safety and risks in their operations.
Feb. 6, 2025
Following the rules of safety is the best way to ensure tire dealers send their personnel home and in good health at the end of every workday. Kevin Rohlwing, chief technical ...
MTD
MTD's 2025 Facts Issue is available in digital form at www.moderntiredealer.com and will soon be available in print.
Jan. 23, 2025
In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors provide a preview of MTD's 2025 Facts Issue, our exclusive, comprehensive look at the U.S. tire industry...
Kenwood Tire
'You have to set the ground rules for the customer,' says Spencer Carruthers, owner of West Bridgewater, Mass.-based Kenwood Tire. 'It's not a one-way street anymore.'
Jan. 9, 2025
Operational changes Spencer Carruthers made during COVID-19 have become the "new normal" at his dealership - and he couldn't be happier. Find out why in this episode of The Modern...
Wilks Tire & Battery Service
'It's all about winning the next battle and going forward and looking for that next opportunity,' says Logan Wilks, vice president of Albertville, Ala.-based Wilks Tire & Battery Service.
Dec. 26, 2024
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Logan Wilks, vice president of Albertville, Ala.-based Wilks Tire & Battery Service, discusses how having "an infinite mindset"...
RNR Tire Express
Larry Sutton (left), founder of RNR Tire Express, and Adam Sutton (right), CEO of RNR Tire Express, discuss how RNR Tire Express stays ahead in the ever-evolving tire industry and the challenges and rewards of working together in a family business.
Dec. 12, 2024
Join Larry Sutton, founder of RNR Tire Express, and Adam Sutton, CEO of RNR Tire Express, for an insightful conversation on this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. This dynamic...
Jared Navarre | Romph Pou Agency
Beth Barron is a rare woman in charge of a U.S. tire dealership, and the CEO of Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service is also MTD’s reigning 2024 Tire Dealer of the Year.
Nov. 26, 2024
Beth Barron is Modern Tire Dealer’s reigning Tire Dealer of the Year. And in the 30-plus years she’s been working at Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service, the business has undergone ...
Palinchak
'We're going to see a rollback of a lot of Biden-era policies,' says Roy Littlefield IV, vice president of government affairs for the Tire Industry Association.
Nov. 14, 2024
In this special, post-election episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Roy Littlefield IV, vice president of government affairs for the Tire Industry Association, explains how...
andresr
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.
Oct. 31, 2024
In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Randy O’Connor shares key insights on actions tire dealers can take now to navigate future disruptions successfully.
John Amato, director of training for Autel, answers frequently asked questions about how tire dealers can maximize TPMS profit potential.
Oct. 17, 2024
Sponsored Podcast: In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, John Amato, director of training for Autel, answers frequently asked questions about how tire dealers...
Gray's Tire & Service Center
David Gray wants his company, Gray's Tire & Service Center, to be 'the Chick-Fil-A' of tire dealerships. He explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
Oct. 3, 2024
David Gray wants his company, Gray's Tire & Service Center, to be "the Chick-Fil-A" of tire dealerships. He explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
Monro Inc.
Joe Tomarchio has spent his life in the tire industry, and even after more than 50 years, he’s not done yet. Tomarchio covers mergers, acquisitions and private equity, and also talks about his latest venture on The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
Sept. 19, 2024
Joe Tomarchio, the man who helped Monro Inc. more than triple in size through 60-plus acquisition deals, doesn’t think tire dealers should fear the growing interest of private...
MTD
Joe Tomarchio says he’s had a lot of nicknames over his 50-plus years in the tire industry. Some call him 'Mr. Tire.' Employees have been known to call him “Mr. 1-800-Get-It-Free.” He wears both as a badge of honor.
Sept. 5, 2024
There’s a lot that can be said about Joe Tomarchio, a co-founder of the Mr. Tire store chain. Tune into this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show for a pep talk, and some tough...
Mitchem Tire Co. Inc.
Steve Kruse, (left) co-owner at Mitchem Tire Co., a four-location dealership based in Springfield, Mo., and his wife, Molly Ramsey, (right). Mitchem Tire Co. has been family-owned and operated since 1939.
Aug. 22, 2024
Finding the right vendor is crucial to the success of an independent tire dealership. In this episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show, Steve Kruse, co-owner of Mitchem Tire Co....
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc.
Aug. 8, 2024
M&A expert Michael McGregor discusses why smaller tire dealerships are attractive targets for acquisition by private equity groups in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show...
Autel
July 25, 2024
Sponsored Podcast: John Amato, director of training for Autel, explains how TPMS tools have evolved in this can’t-miss episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
Mike Brown
July 11, 2024
Complaining about problems in the workforce doesn’t help you fill the open spots on your roster. And strategist Mike Brown says a gift card for lunch or doughnuts for breakfast...