Tire Pros to Define Standards for Uniformity Across Member Locations
At its 8th annual dealer meeting in New Orleans, Tire Pros and American Tire Distributors (ATD) leadership set the foundation for the future direction of the tire dealer network. This included the introduction of new advisory councils, new dealer tools and the beginnings of standardized practices across its network of independent tire dealers.
Passion, Partnerships Highlight K&M Annual Dealer Meeting
In January, hundreds of tire dealers within the Mr. Tire/Big 3 Tire network gathered in Overland Park, Kan., for the 2017 K&M Tire Trade Show and Dealer Conference.
Bartec Offers Software Update
Bartec USA has released its latest tool software update- Release 55.
TIA Hosting First 2017 ATS Training Class in Dallas
Registration open for TIA’s first Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Advanced Instructor class for the 2017 ATS Training Tour.
Waste Oil Burner Causes Minnesota Tire Dealership Fire
Perham, Minn., authorities have determined a faulty waste oil burner was the likely cause of the fire that destroyed an OK Tire in the city last Tuesday night, local media reports. After watching surveillance video, it appeared the fire started close to the burner used to heat the building, which was located at the north
No Updates During Thanksgiving Holiday
Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, we will not be updating the Tire Review website or sending the Tire Review World Tire Report e-newsletter on Thursday, Nov. 24 or Friday, Nov. 25. News updates and the World Tire Report will return on Monday, Nov. 28. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend!
Street to Track: ExtremeContact Sport
Continental Tire the Americas rolled out its newest ultra-high performance summer tire, the ExtremeContact Sport, during an event in Palm Springs, Calif., in October. Designed with the help of five International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) drivers who tested the tire throughout its development, the new UHP summer product is Conti’s latest offering that brings the
Finalist as North America’s Best Tire Dealer: Dunn Tire
Las Vegas (November 1, 2016) – Dunn Tire, an independent tire dealer, has been named the Finalist for the 2016 Tire Review Top Shop Award. Now in its tenth year, the Tire Review Top Shop Award, presented by Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S., Canada and
BFG Sales Go Online
Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand is joining the direct-to-consumer online sales path with the launch of its online tire purchasing program in September. Michelin will initially launch online sales through bfgoodrichtires.com in the greater Charlotte, N.C., area and will expand the program across the U.S. in phases later this year. Michelin branded tires won’t be
Dealers Go Beyond in Banff
As the morning fog lifted across the mountains of Banff, Alberta, 25 tire dealers gathered for a dealer meeting update from Falken Tires leadership on Aug. 9. During the meeting the tiremaker detailed the direction of the company, its products and its positioning within the marketplace. Mirroring the adventure vibe of its national consumer advertising
P Zero World Debuts
Putting their own spin on the traditional tire store, Pirelli Tire North America opened the doors of its new P Zero World on June 15. The new retail pilot store translates Pirelli’s luxury-brand approach into its first-ever brick-and-mortar location, combining retail, service and corporate offices into one place. The company hopes this corporate-to-consumer combination will
General Grabber X3
In the spirit of “anywhere is possible,” the team at Continental Tire the Americas introduced the new General Grabber X3, a highly anticipated mud-terrain addition to the General brand’s off-road lineup. The new design was introduced and tested at a dual-brand ride-and-drive event at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa., in July. The tiremaker also
