Tire Dealers Tell Us How They’re Dealing with Price Increases
On this week’s episode of Rolling with the Numbers, we’re taking a closer look at how you, our tire dealer audience, are handling the rising cost of tires. Look, we’re all feeling it. The price of goods just isn’t what they used to be in the good ol’ days… meaning, like, a couple of years
An Unwavering Team Effort Propels Telle Tire & Auto Centers to 2022 Top Shop Honors
When a customer hands over the keys to his or her vehicle to the counterperson at any Telle Tire & Auto Centers location, it seems customary that they do it with the phrase: “You know, I remember when my grandpa or dad used to bring his car here.” Fourth-generation CEO and President Aaron Telle says
Tire Dealers Tell Us How They’re Dealing with the Supply Chain Strain
On this week’s episode of Rolling With The Numbers, we’re taking a closer look at how you, our tire dealer audience, are handling supply chain issues. A necessity for any industry dealing with manufacturing and transporting, the supply chain can be tamed with the right tools. The automotive aftermarket is itself a provider of many
Courtney Cannon’s Passion for Sustainability Resonates at Bridgestone
Hop on the phone with Bridgestone/Firestone executive Courtney Cannon for about 20 minutes, and you start to get the feeling that all the world’s problems are, indeed, solvable, and everything is going to be just fine. Over the past seven years or so, Courtney has developed herself into an integral cog in Bridgestone’s manufacturing sustainability
There’s Never Been a Better Time for Fuel-Efficient TBR Tire Sales
If you have commercial truck and bus customers, you know they’re struggling with market factors out of their control. They can’t find the parts they need for maintenance and repairs. Their vehicles are getting older and new inventory is few and far between. Diesel prices are through the roof, hovering around $5.50/gallon in some parts
If the Data is Right: What the Latest Numbers Mean for Tire Shops
I’m going to state the obvious: There’s a lot of data out there. What’s not always so obvious is how that data relates to your tire business. Like, consider data surrounding how is the supply chain recovering from pandemic-fueled disruptions. Does recovery mean more tires are on the way to your showrooms? And what about
How Are You Keeping Up with Technology in Your Shop?
The Tire Review Crew visited the K&M Tire Dealer Conference and Trade Show in Kansas City, and while we were there, it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: How are you keeping up with
Proposed Legislation Would Give Tax Deduction for Buying Retreads
Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) recently introduced the Commercial Vehicle Fleet Retreaded Tire Utilization Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2022, legislation that would provide a tax deduction to consumers who purchase retreaded tires. According to Bandag, the number of tires retreaded annually has fallen from 20 million to 15 million due to an influx of cheap
What are the biggest tire trends of 2022?
The Tire Review Crew recently visited the annual K&M dealer conference, this year in Kansas City, and while we were there it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: What do you anticipate the biggest
Hankook Tire America President to Step Down July 1
Curtis Brison is moving on from his role as president of Hankook Tire America Corp., effective July 1. According to a statement from Hankook Tire, Sooil Lee, CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology, will assume the role of interim president. Lee previously served as president of Hankook Tire America Corp. from 2009-2012 and also from
What Do the VMT Tea Leaves Say About Tires and Service?
Vehicle miles traveled, or VMT, tells us how much all those vehicles out there are actually being used, indicating how many miles are put on odometers all across the country. Tire dealers should care about this particular statistic because it directly relates to the wear and tear on those vehicles, especially tires. This past March,
What is the Biggest Challenge for Tire Dealers Right Now?
The Tire Review crew recently visited the annual K&M Tire Dealer Conference, this year in Kansas City, and while we were there, it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: What is the biggest challenge
