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The CEO of VIP Tires & Service Explains the Power of Discipline

Do you want to be a rockstar in the tire industry? Start by establishing a routine, says Tim Winkeler.

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Lessons Learned from the VIP Tires & Service CEO’s Favorite Tunes

It takes the right ingredients to become a star, and for Tim Winkeler, CEO of VIP Tires & Service, those qualities boil down to a few key virtues.

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VIP Tires CEO Discusses His Path to Becoming a Deacon

Tim Winkeler’s faith has shaped all aspects of his life, even as an executive at VIP Tires & Service.

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We Surprise Tire Review’s 2023 Top Shop: Black’s Tire & Auto Service

Watch us tell the Black’s Tire & Auto Service team that they have been named Tire Review’s 2023 Top Shop Winner.

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We Surprise Tire Review’s 2023 Top Shop: Black’s Tire & Auto Service

Watch us tell the Black’s Tire & Auto Service team that they have been named Tire Review’s 2023 Top Shop Winner.

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How the CEO of VIP Tires Empowers His People

Tim Winkeler makes a point of leading by example.

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Tire Review’s Vehicle Care Rockstar: Tim Winkeler, CEO of VIP Tires & Service

Winkeler’s leadership redefines what it means to be a rock star in the tire industry.

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David Logan Joins Auto Care Assoc. as Director of Digital Products

David Logan joins the association with over two decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket.

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TMA Yankton Puts Community at the Heart of Vehicle Care

Learn why TMA Yankton has been named this year’s winner of K&M’s Mr. Tire/Big 3 Tire Top Shop Contest.

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Yokohama Tire Announces Organizational Changes

Yokohama Tire announced three organizational promotions within the company, including Fardad Niknam, Ray Polentz and Pavan Desaneni.

Bridgestone Names New President of Commercial Truck Group

Bridgestone Americas announced Steve Hoeft will assume the role of president of its commercial truck group, effective immediately. The group includes the company’s truck and bus radial (TBR) business. Bridgestone said Hoeft has previously served as chief operating officer (COO) for the commercial truck group. In his new role, he will be responsible for setting

Kumho Tire Promotes Denlein to President of Sales and Marketing

Kumho Tire has promoted Shawn Denlein to the president of sales and marketing for the United States, effective Oct. 31. Kumho said Denlein has over 27 years of industry experience stemming from 1995, when he started with Yokohama Tire then transitioned to Hankook Tire and then Monro. At each company, he held various leadership and