Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
When Yokohama Tire Corp. launched its newest addition to the Geolandar line, the Geolandar A/T G015, the tire was put to the test by a handful of media in one of the toughest terrains in the United States: Moab, Utah. Fitted on Jeeps, the tires crawled up and down the rugged desert terrain, which included
Don Duncan’s All American Auto & Tire Opens New Montgomery Store
Montgomery, Ala.-based Don Duncan’s All American Auto & Tire has opened its third location in Montgomery. The new location is located at a former Goodyear store location. The tire dealer said a grand opening event will be announced at a later date. Don Duncan’s All American Auto & Tire was founded in 2006.
Conti Growing Supply, Tire Lineup
Still aiming to be dealers “No. 1”, Continental Tire the Americas announced a number of updates for 2016 during its Gold Dealer Meeting on April 12 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Cancun. “Two years ago here, we made a statement that you are our No. 1., our No. 1 dealers. You guys are the
Goodyear Unveils Wingfoot Two
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. unveiled its newest semi-rigid airship – Wingfoot Two – at the Wingfoot Lake hangar near Akron, Ohio, on April 8. The new blimp, named to follow in the shadow of its 2014 predecessor Wingfoot One, is the second of three semi-rigid airships Goodyear will operate. Currently the tiremaker operates three
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Marc Yount
The year Marc Yount started Marc Yount’s Tire Pros in Evans, Ga., was a hectic one. Despite several hurdles that first year in business, becoming an independent tire dealer proved successful for Yount, 64, and something he is proud of today. “I’m proud to be an independent tire dealer because of our independence,” Yount says.
Washington Business Journal Recognizes Virginia Tire
Fairfax, Va.-based Virginia Tire & Auto was named one of the top multi-generational, family-owned businesses in the Washington, D.C., metro region by the Washington Business Journal. “Virginia Tire & Auto is honored to be recognized as one of the top family-owned businesses,” said Julie Holmes, Virginia Tire & Auto, president. “My father started Virginia Tire
Yokohama Adds A/T Tire to Geolandar Line
When Yokohama Tire Corp. launched its newest addition to the Geolandar line, the Geolandar A/T G015, the tire was put to the test by a handful of media in one of the toughest terrains in the United States: Moab, Utah. Fitted on Jeeps, the tires crawled up and down the rugged desert terrain, which included
Investing in the Digital World
Going online for any service is the new norm with almost every consumer owning a smartphone. With today’s technology, information can be accessed almost anywhere, making a major purchasing or scheduling decision a click away. Searching the Web for tire dealers is gaining momentum, making a functioning and user-friendly website more important than ever for
Changing the Tire Game
If the off-highway tire market were a chess game, BKT would be preparing to declare checkmate and claim its place as a global leader. “In the game of chess, there is a unique quality that distinguishes a true champion from a mere player. It is the ability to understand that each game consists of challenges
Avoiding CSA Violations
In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program to make sure drivers and fleets are not only driving safely, but are also operating safe vehicles. Since its infancy, the program has undergone a few changes, but tire maintenance violations remain a serious safety risk that should
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Mark Kauffman
Kauffman Tire’s CEO Mark Kauffman always knew he would continue his family’s legacy in the tire business. For generations the tire business has been in the Kauffman’s blood, and as a third-generation tire dealer, he continues his family’s legacy. The Kauffman family has built a tire empire since Harry and Eva Kauffman, Kauffman’s grandparents, opened
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Bob Nance
After retiring last year, former owner Bob Nance of Bob’s Tire Center in Red Bluff, Calif., is far from retired. Nance still can’t stay away after nearly 55 years in the tire business, 30 of those in Red Bluff. He’s still proud to be an independent tire dealer and a part of what he believes
