Nexen Plans Price Increase
(Akron/Tire Review) Joining a number of other tiremakers who have already announced price hikes, Nexen Tire America Inc. said it will raise prices by up to 6% on its passenger and light truck/SUV tires as of Mar. 1.
Club 3633: Greg Karson
Greg Karson is Nexen Tire’s business development manager, running all aspects of the company’s Next Level associate dealer program.
Monro Leverages ATD Partnership, Waives Battery Install Changes
Monro, Inc. recently implemented a series of initiatives designed to help customers prepare for winter driving. The company said these efforts are part of a forward-looking strategic plan to position the company as a strong competitor in every market across the country. “Monro’s guiding principle is to be ready for the customer when they walk
UHP Summer Segment Holds Steady
While the constant aspect of dry grip has not changed, UHP summer tires now need to also incorporate reduced road noise and even rolling resistance to address the customer’s needs of today and tomorrow.
H/T Light Truck Market: Versatility is Key
Due to large variations in how drivers use their LT vehicles, dealers need to be knowledgeable when recommending the best tire for a given application.
Point S Sees Record-Breaking Growth in 2020
The co-op added 12 new members last year and expanded into five new states—Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York and Mississippi —to bring its total to 245 locations across 27 states in 2020.
Selling Long-Lasting Tread Life
Successful dealers know that long-lasting tread characteristics, matched to a specific application, can be the difference between a satisfied customer and a dissatisfied one.
Congratulations to Our 2020 Class of Club 3633!
Our industry is full of rising stars, and our June issue of Tire Review recognizes a few of them for their efforts in making a difference in their companies and the tire industry through our Club 3633 program.
Allen Rubber Wholesale Celebrates Fifth Annual Dealer Open House
On Oct. 5, Allen Rubber Wholesale hosted its fifth annual Dealer Open House with 450 of its dealers in attendance. The afternoon celebrated “Philly Phavs” with a block party.
With More Options Than Ever Before, a Booming UHP Segment Emerges
With a growing UHP tire segment, a dealer’s job gets a little more complicated.
