2013 Tire Market Profile
Retail, commercial or wholesale, it’s hard to hit a moving target. With all of the shifts and changes and re-directions we’ve witnessed during the last 15 years, it’s little wonder anyone can stay ahead of the curve. To help steady the target, we’ve complied this comprehensive Tire Market Profile. Click here to see the 2013
2013 Tires Study
The Sourcebook has always been an evolutionary process. As new information or opportunities to improve present themselves, we do our best to bring you the freshest, most compelling and actionable data possible. This year we launched a new research endeavor – the Tire Review TIRES Study. The goal with this new tool is to extend
2013 Consumer Profile
Clearly, if you are a retail tire dealer, consumers are the ones you count on to make your cash register sing. Whether you call them ‘drivers,’ ‘customers’ or ‘guests,’ they are the reason you get up in the morning – and how your team remains focused all day long. But what are they really thinking?
Sailun Message, Products Showcased in Event
Hot, sticky and stormy. That’s a typical June day in south Florida, and it doesn’t make a bad atmosphere to track test some tires. Especially on a brand few have any familiarity with. Hosting its very first media/dealer ride-and-drive event was TBC Brands, the wholesale distribution and private brand unit of TBC Corp., which is
Product Spotlight: Vehicle Lifts & Accessories
The newest lifts and lift accessories are strong and versatile, giving shops the most bang for their buck.
Sweet, Sweet Dreams
Can a tire dealer’s dream of cooperation with the competition become a reality?
Final Final Finally?
No, but NHTSA’s little tire grading and education scheme is coming in stereo – some day
Heavy Focus Back on Firestone Brand Truck Tires
Bridgestone Americas has decided to make 2013 the “Year of Firestone.” On the commercial side, this means promotion, investment and innovation. “Our goal is to make Firestone the number one tier-two brand in commercial truck brands,” said Matthew Stevenson, vice president of marketing for Bridgestone Americas’ commercial division. As part of this positioning, the Firestone
All-Terrain Adventure Suited for Every Road
For some people, the weekend means getting off the main road and heading for adventure. From hiking and biking to camping and fishing, these customers need a tire that can get them there, according to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., which has launched a new tire for these weekend warriors. The Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with
Preparing for Winter Tire Sales
Before the snow starts flying, it’s a great time to review customer needs for grader tires
Real-World TPMS Tips & Tricks
Straight from the field, several service tips for reducing comebacks and putting customers at ease
August 2013 Sales Intelligence
Tire and service pricing for San Francisco, Calif., Denver, Colo., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tampa, Fla., Grand Rapids, Mich. and Newark, N.J.