Denise Koeth - Senior Contributing Editor, Tire Review
Industrial Tires Bring Rewards for Dealers who Work Hard

It’s no secret that tire dealers need to stay on their toes and adapttheir business in order to be successful in today’s ever-changingmarket. This includes exploring new options as far as the kinds oftires to stock and the types of customers to service. If you’rein an area with any amount of industry, it may be

Maximize Web Presence to Improve Your Bottom Line

By now even the most low-tech tire dealer knows that having a presenceon the Web is a necessary part of improving his or her business. Thenext generation of consumers has come to rely on the Internet as ameans of gathering tire information – from brands and features tosizing and prices. And you’ve likely seen a

Private Brand Tires Still Offer Added Profits

Despite a shrinking market, fallout from an economic recession andtough price competition from overseas, the private brand tire segmentstill offers dealers the potential for added profits and exclusivity intheir own markets. The private brand segment has seen easierdays, to be sure, but it is still relevant in today’s marketplace. Withthe improved logistical capabilities of private

Expanding Reach: California Dealer Opens First U.S. Kumho Retail Outlet

California Dealer Opens First U.S. Kumho Retail Outlet

Bring in New Customers With New Approaches

Although it’s been proven to be far less expensive for a company to keep existing customers than gain new ones, attracting new business remains the toughest, most vital part of staying on top. This holds true particularly for tire dealers in today’s economic climate, where the majority of consumers are limiting tire and vehicle service

Racing Ahead: Dunlop Boosts Brand Awareness, Product Offerings

Dunlop Boosts Brand Awareness, Product Offerings

Pulling Ahead: Trailer Tire Market Offers Stability, Profitability

In these uncertain times, a tire segment that offers low inventory, high profit margins, limited competition and steady growth may seem too good to be true. Fortunately, this scenario isn’t fiction, as dealers who take the time to look into the specialty/trailer tire segment will soon discover. Because the majority of dealerships don’t carry these

Extreme Focus: CTNA Aims High With Newest Winter Tire

CTNA Aims High With Newest Winter Tire

Switching Gears; Motorcycle, Scooter Market Requires Entirely Different Focus

With the sudden surge in fuel prices last summer, one would think sales of motorcycles and scooters would have drastically increased as well, as consumers looked for fuel-sipping transportation rather than their gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs. While there is some truth to that assumption, a deeper look shows otherwise. Yes, sales of scooters and dual

Fighting Back: Goodyear Shifts Strategy, Launches Tires to Battle Economy

Goodyear Shifts Strategy, Launches Tires to Battle Economy

Creating a Buzz: Shatter Expectations to Keep Customers Coming Back

Operating any business in today’s economic climate certainly brings with it many challenges. But tire dealers are met with a unique set of hurdles, not the least of which is consumers’ tightened budgets. You’ve probably been met with many customers who are trying to stretch their money – those driving on tires that are well