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Michelin, Sumitomo Announce Massive Distribution Partnership

A focus on better service, faster delivery and a coast-to-coast footprint is driving the new partnership between Michelin North America Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. The newly announced 50-50 partnership creates the second largest wholesale distribution network in the U.S., and includes Mexico.

Innovations for Forklifts, Skid Steer

Camso, known as the “Road-Free Company,” introduced several innovative new tire designs for both materials handling applications and skid steer equipment at a unique launch event in October at Camp Thunderbird, a YMCA camp just outside of Charlotte, N.C.

The Most Important Tool in Your Shop

To the best of my knowledge, there is no such thing as an overnight success in the tire business. It just doesn’t happen like that.

Premium Performance at a Value Price

Kenda USA combined “smooth and rough” at a special dual product launch event on Oct. 29 at the Vegas Off Road Experience compound in Boulder City, Nev., located about 25 miles outside of Las Vegas.

Inside the Kumho Dealer Meeting: A Better Tomorrow

Highlights from Kumho Tire’s 2017 Dealer Meeting in Cabo San Lucas, including new products, new incentives and continued consistency for 2018.

The Driving Trend of Driverless Vehicles

In the early 1980s, Bill Gates shared his vision that there would someday be a small computer – a “personal computer” – on every desk and in every home.

Preview of New Giti Tire Plant, Production to Ramp Up in 2018

Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. opened the doors of its new greenfield manufacturing facility located in the heart of rural Chester County, S.C., for a preview event and soft opening Oct. 4.

Celebrating Our Top Shops

What began as a simple celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Tire Review Top Shop award program has evolved into an event and a community, populated by of the some of the best tire dealers in North America.

Alyeska Tire: Tire Pioneers in the Last Frontier

The official motto of the state of Alaska is “North to the Future.” The sentiment mirrors the life decisions of Jerry Wortham, co-founder and owner of Alyeska Tire. A native of Georgia, when his brother-in-law moved to “the last frontier” to run a new car business, he invited Jerry to follow.

Nokian Breaks Ground on New U.S. Plant, Releases New All-Season Tire

With sights set on exponential growth in North America, Nokian Tyres in September hosted back-to-back events, first with the ground-breaking ceremony of their new U.S. production facility, followed by a product launch ride-and-drive event to introduce the new eNTYRE C/S all-season tire designed for CUV and SUV fitments. 

2017 Top Shop Finalist: Redwood General Tire

In each industry you’ll find those rare individuals who by their very presence seem to elevate those around them, encouraging others to strive for a level of excellence otherwise not thought possible. In our business, one name comes to mind – Alpio.

Doing What’s Right Over Doing What’s Easy

Welcome to our Top Shop issue. I’ve had the pleasure of spending time this month with each of the tire dealers featured in the pages that follow – they’re an exceptional group of professionals. And this year one trait stood out beyond others – consistently choosing to do what’s right over doing what’s easy.