How Much Undercar Work Do Shops Do Each Year?
With data based on our 2018 Tire Dealer Survey on service jobs performed per month, we estimate the number of service jobs performed per year by independent tire dealers across the U.S. in 2018.
The Most Important Element in Gaining Customer Loyalty for Your Tire Business
Many tire and auto service businesses fail at this critical component, but with a few tweaks, you can rise to the occasion.
Tire Tier Study: Exploring the Criteria and Confusion of Tire Industry Tiers
With the lack of clarity regarding this oft-used industry concept, Tire Review surveyed those from across the industry on the topic of tiers. How do they define a tier? Are they relevant? We find out.
Increasing Sales at Your Tire Shop: Small, Effective Changes to Up Your Net Profit
A look at several common myths to growing your business and how they impact your shop’s profitability.
Bridgestone To Build New Race Tire Manufacturing Facility in Akron
Bridgestone Americas is planning to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Akron, Ohio that will serve as the future home of Firestone race tire manufacturing.
Trelleborg Acquires Tire Distributor Pneus ICM in Canada
Trelleborg has signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of privately owned Pneus ICM Inc — a specialized industrial tire service provider and distributor in Montreal, Canada.
Virginia Tire & Auto Opens 15th Location
Virginia Tire & Auto opened its first location in the Richmond, Virginia area this month.
Cooper Tire Europe to Cease Light Vehicle Tire Production at England Facility
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Europe Ltd., will move forward with a previously announced proposal to cease light vehicle tire production at its Melksham, England facility.
Big O Tires Franchisee Opens First Stores for the Brand in Texas
Big O Tires has expanded its brand into the state of Texas through its franchisee, Chris Monteverde.
Coker Tire Group Acquires Vintage Wheel Works, PS Engineering
The Coker Group, manufacturer of collector car and motorcycle wheels and tires, has purchased PS Engineering and Vintage Wheel Works.
Discount Tire Adds 55 Stores in 2018, 9 in December
Discount Tire opened 55 stores nationwide in 2018 with nine stores opened in December alone across the country.
BestDrive Opens 4 Commercial Tire Centers in 2018, More Planned for 2019
Continental’s BestDrive opened four new locations in the second half of 2018, including its first store in Oklahoma, with more on the way in 2019.
