The Trickle Down Effect of Tire Supply Chain Disruption [Audio]
For the last several years, the one word that constantly comes up in conversations about the tire business is supply–No. 1 getting the tires, and No. 2, getting the ones you need. Inflation has caused logistics and transportation costs to rise, and we’re still seeing port congestion and other ripple effects from COVID shutdowns and
Tire Supply Chains Are ‘Anything But Normal’ and They Won’t be for a While
For the last several years, the one word that constantly comes up in conversations about the tire business is supply–No. 1 getting the tires, and No. 2, getting the ones you need. Inflation has caused logistics and transportation costs to rise, and we’re still seeing port congestion and other ripple effects from COVID shutdowns and
Why Scaling Up Helps Business with Tires Plus’ Jarid Lundeen [Audio]
Even when Jarid Lundeen worked in the restaurant and banking industries, one thing about the customer experience always stood out to him: Consistency. Early on, he learned consistency creates success, which is what he looks to instill in his four Tires Plus locations in Minott, North Dakota. But how do you do that? Jarid tells
Why Consistency Wins Customers with Tires Plus’ Jarid Lundeen
Even when Jarid Lundeen worked in the restaurant and banking industries, one thing about the customer experience always stood out to him: Consistency. Early on, he learned consistency creates success, which is what he looks to instill in his four Tires Plus locations in Minott, North Dakota. But how do you do that? Jarid tells
Continental Launches General Tire AltiMax RT45
Think of your tire inventory. Do you have a go-to tire in the touring segment? Well, Continental wants you to think of its General Tire brand when you’re at the counter with the customer that needs a tire in this segment. If you’re currently a Conti dealer, you may think, “I already have that tire.
Goodyear Vows Integrated Product Portfolio with Cooper by 2023
In a letter released to the public this week, Goodyear’s Ryan Patterson, chief operating and integration officer, said that by the end of 2023, dealers should expect “access to a single operating system, combined sales force, and an integrated brand and product portfolio” with Cooper Tire. In the letter, Patterson reflected on reaching the one-year
Sullivan Tire CEO Eyes ‘Controlled Growth’ in New England States [VIDEO]
With 77 locations across the New England states, Sullivan Tire & Auto Centers is definitely “one of the big guys” in the northeast. Like its competitors, it is eyeing growth and looking at where the business can expand its footprint. However, as it expands, it knows the business can get more corporate, so how do
Sullivan Tire CEO Eyes ‘Controlled Growth’ in New England [Audio]
With 77 locations across the New England states, Sullivan Tire & Auto Centers is definitely “one of the big guys” in the northeast. Like its competitors, it is eyeing growth and looking at where the business can expand its footprint. However, as it expands, it knows the business can get more corporate, so how do
What is a Tire’s Role in Preventing Hydroplaning?
Do you remember the first time your car hydroplaned? It happens, especially when there’s been a ton of rain. Luckily, though, tire technology keeps improving to help vehicles stay on the road. Let’s check out the different ways in which tires play a crucial role when it comes to wet weather driving and hydroplaning in
Stretch Belt Inspection and Installation
If you see a belt that does not have an automatic tensioner and runs between only two or three components, it’s probably a stretch belt. You may also notice some belts will have the word stretchy or stretch written on the back. A stretch belt can last 100,000 miles or more. On a worn belt,
K&M Tire to Acquire Midtown Tire, Inc. in Rochester, NY
K&M Tire, Inc. has acquired Midtown Tire, located in Rochester, New York. The transaction has been closed and K&M Tire will begin operating from the warehouse effective Monday, May 23. K&M Tire says it is excited about the opportunity to welcome Midtown employees and serve its customers. “We’ve had a growing interest in expanding our
Sumitomo Recalls Almost 7,000 Sumitomo and Falken Tires
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Sumitomo and Falken tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a deformation may occur in the tires near the bead, which could result in bead separation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, “New Pneumatic
