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Toyo Adds to Open Country Line

Mid July, Toyo Tire USA Corp. added two new tires to its Open Country line, the Open Country C/T and the Open Country Q/T. The new designs are intended to better position the product family for the projected growth within the light truck and SUV segment, bridging the gap between “rugged” and “refined.” The Open

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

Industry Change Starts with the Independent Tire Dealer

Welcome to Tire Review’s SourceBook 2016. In the pages that follow, you’ll find the latest numbers, details and statistics based on in-depth research gathered from across our industry. The information in this issue is designed to help tire dealers better understand the market forces and global industry that directly impacts their business on a daily

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

TerrainContact A/T

In July, Continental Tire the Americas introduced its foray into the all-terrain space at a ride and drive at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa., unveiling its new Continental TerrianContact A/T. The new tire is designed to deliver balanced on- and off-road performance for CUVs, SUVs and light trucks. According to Joe Maher, Continental product

TIRES Study

The Tire Review TIRES Study  was developed to provide tire dealerships with more meaningful data to provide a clearer picture of how tires get sold in real terms. The TIRES Study captures live transactional data from retail and commercial tire dealers, including the top selling brands in each category as well as average over-the-counter prices

Tire Brand Study

The Tire Review Tire Brand Study is  a compendium of how tire dealers feel the brands they regularly stock and sell perform in the market. Once again this year, tire producers and marketers are improving products and services and are better meeting dealer expectations. As a result there is an increase in overall scores across

Dealer Profile: Pam Gatto

Pam Gatto, CEO of Florida-based Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service, believes she isn’t just selling tires; she’s selling peace of mind. “We’re not here to sell you a tire or a set of brakes,” she says. “We’re going to make sure your car is safe for you and your families.”

Market Profile: Service

Traditionally, Tire Review has paired service data with tire market data in one section. In 2016, we decided to break the information apart from the tire market information to help tire dealers realize the full potential of the service side of their business. All information is Tire Review research unless otherwise noted. Direct any questions

Pirelli Launches P Zero World App

Following the opening of its first retail location, P Zero World, in Los Angeles, Pirelli is launching a P Zero World mobile application for the Apple iPhone and iPad. “The P Zero World application is another example of Pirelli taking its pioneering heritage and technological leadership to service consumer needs,” said Rafael Navarro, senior vice

Toyo Expands Open Country Line

Toyo Tire USA Corp. has released two new designs to its Open Country line, the Open Country C/T and the Open Country Q/T, better positioning the product family for the projected growth within the light truck and SUV segment. Open Country Q/T or “Quiet Terrain” is designed to offer a more refined experience while still