Akron Stories Project Brings Rubber Worker Histories to Life [Audio]
Today’s tire industry is home to legacy brands such as Goodyear, Firestone, BF Goodrich, General Tire, Mohawk Rubber. The list goes on. Though the ones listed here have one thing in common: They started in Akron, Ohio. In fact, as these tire manufacturers developed, so did the city of Akron. Now, the memories and stories
Private Equity Heats Up Tire Retail M&A in First Half of 2021 [Audio]
Following the money can tell you a great deal about what’s happening in the tire industry, and, in 2021, capital has been in the hands of private equity-backed companies and publicly held behemoths. So, what does that mean for tire dealers? In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we speak with industry analysts
Tire Discounters Talks Franchising & Consolidation [Audio]
As we work to cross over into a post-pandemic world, the current dynamics in today’s tire retail landscape are making it ripe for consolidation as well as franchising, according to Tire Discounters. “One of the things we hear from small business owners is that they’re worn out. They’re tired, and, quite frankly, that [the pandemic]
Taking a Tire Store from Unprofitable to Thriving [Audio]
How do you take an unprofitable store and make it a revenue-generating machine? In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we speak with a tire dealer duo who’s done just that: Cassandra White and Courtney Condor, owners of an RNR Tire Express store in Puyallup, Washington. Eight years ago, these sisters took over
Johnny g’s New Podcast & Reflections from His Career [Audio]
“I want to help make the industry better before I leave this earth, whether it’s doing a tire panel or doing a tire podcast, because this industry has been a big part of my life. I’m very proud of what this industry has given to me, and I want to turn around and repay it.”
Hankook Tire Now Supplying Audi e-tron
Hankook says the tread pattern of the Ventus S1 evo 3 has been adapted especially for electric vehicles, such as the Audi e-tron GT, to reduce tire noise by approximately three decibels.
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Exec. Interview: Michelin’s Garcin on Sustainable Growth [Audio]
Sustainable mobility has become a buzzword in the automotive industry, as carmakers look toward an electric—and zero-emissions—future. But how exactly will this grand idea be achieved? Michelin North America has an idea. This year, Michelin introduced its “Michelin in Motion” plan, its “all sustainable” strategy to drive new growth in the next 10 years with
ESG in the Tire Industry & How Dealers Can Play a Role [Audio]
When you think of sustainability, what comes to mind? Perhaps, it’s the folded arrows of the triangular-shaped recycling sign. Or, maybe a pocket park in your neighborhood. Well, it’s those things and so much more. Nowadays, sustainability has made its way into corporate culture in the form of ESG, which stands for environmental, social and
Manufacturer’s POV: Today’s Tire Supply Chain ‘Growing Pains’ [Audio]
It’s no secret that the tire supply chain has been jolted by the coronavirus pandemic. Things are sort of a hot mess, and there are so many factors playing a role – the price and availability of raw materials, shipping and freight, changes in manufacturing, fluctuating supply and demand…the list goes on. Dealers are most
Q&A with Coats: Tire Changers & Wheel Balancers [Audio]
Coats experts Kyle Harris and Ryan Rouser dive into some topics around tire changers and wheel balancers on tire dealers’ minds.
