N.Y. Dealer Now GCR
Horseheads, N.Y., dealer Twin Tier Tire is now a GCR Tire Center.
Michelin Settles Consumer Ad Complaint
Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper yesterday announced a multi-state settlement with Michelin North America “regarding alleged misrepresentations Michelin made in its advertising of Michelin fuel efficient tires.”
Gillette Brand to Discontinue
The storied Gillette tire brand, which dates back to the early days of the tire industry, will soon disappear.
Firestone Opens Plant in Costa Rica
Firestone Industrial Products Co. this week opened its new air springs plant in Turrialba, southeast of San Jos
Another Vague Argument
OK, who didn’t see this one coming?
Grow Your Business With Thorough Planning, Execution
The state of the U.S. economy is on the minds of everyone; especially business people. And tire dealers, specifically, are ever vigilant to the peaks and valleys of the financial health of their own industry as well as the industries that support theirs. Even in these challenging times, however, some of those dealers believe that
Weighing Options: Mechanical Balancing or Balancing Compounds?
There is no easy answer to this age-old question, because each choice has merit. Fleets on both sides of the argument are sold on their choice and most are not about to change their minds anytime soon. Think of it in the same way people think about cars. Some will only “buy American,” while others
How Long Do Truck Tires Last?
What is a Truck Tire? To begin, we must define truck tires. These are tires usually associated with use on light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight). These truck tires are generally constructed of a single steel body ply and 3 or 4 steel belts under the tread. They
Superior Customer Service
In the history of the world, the topic of customer service might not generate as much enthusiasm or interest as, say, global terrorism. But don’t tell that to a businessman – especially a tire dealer – who is battling a badly strained economy for his own survival in the marketplace. These days, businesses will “go
Switching Gears; Motorcycle, Scooter Market Requires Entirely Different Focus
With the sudden surge in fuel prices last summer, one would think sales of motorcycles and scooters would have drastically increased as well, as consumers looked for fuel-sipping transportation rather than their gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs. While there is some truth to that assumption, a deeper look shows otherwise. Yes, sales of scooters and dual