October 2020 Archives - Tire Review Magazine
Maximizing TPMS Sales for Winter Tire Season

Soon enough, you will have the opportunity to see a nice bump in sales due to what we have come to know and love as “winter tire season.”

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AAA Car Subscription Adds to EV Momentum

Even with COVID-19 dinging overall demand for new vehicles at the moment, the electric-vehicle (EV) market is poised for growth.

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Technology, Regulation, Weather Dictate Tire Evolution

Compared to winter and summer tires, all-season tires dominate market share in the leading North American and Chinese tire markets.

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Commercial Drive Tire Trifecta

We dive into the importance of commercial drive tires and the critical role they play in keeping America moving forward.

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10 Tips for Daily Brake Lathe Maintenance

Keep your brake lathe running smoothly by following these 10 tips on a daily basis.

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Five Attributes to Look for in Telehandler Tires

Tires affect a telehandler’s reliability, ride comfort and total cost of ownership and will have a direct impact on a customer’s jobsite performance.

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The Power of Consistent Marketing

Successful shops know that brand positioning is invaluable during this unique time.

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Dealer Focus: Rob Duckworth, Tire Outlet

Robert Duckworth turned around Tire Outlet’s Palatka location, making it one of the 12-store dealership’s most profitable, with a lot of elbow grease and a focus on operational efficiency.

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Custom Wheel Service Checklist

There are certain rules of the road to abide by when servicing custom tire/wheel combos so that customers walk away with satisfied service that leads to repeat business.

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Test Drives: They Mean More Than You Think

No matter what the reason, a verification process can help shops find deficiencies and correct issues before those issues impact a customer.

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2020 Top Shop Winner: Waukegan Tire & Supply Co.

Having been a finalist in the Tire Review Top Shop competition three times (in 2010, 2017 and 2019), Jerry Nerheim and his team at Waukegan Tire have taken the top honor this year.

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2020 Top Shops: Accolades Amidst Adversity

It was no surprise that, even in the face of adversity, there was no shortage of entries in Tire Review’s 2020 Top Shop Competition.

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