Online Replacement Tire Sales Have Grown 45% Since 2019
E-commerce sales of replacement tires grew 45% over the last three years while the number of units sold at physical stores declined 11%.
Commercial Van Tire Segment Continues to Deliver Growth
In addition to increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic, many elements have influenced the growth of the commercial van tire segment.
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires Introduces Galaxy Hippo Radial Tire
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires brings a high-traction herringbone lug design to a category the company says is dominated by rock treads.
Do Airless Tires Mean TPMS is a Thing of the Past?
Collecting data from tires won’t go away if the air does.
Tracking Seismic Shifts in the Tire Industry
Since the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020, the US economy has been under constant pressure: inflation, interest rates and gas prices have created a super-challenging marketplace. The tires ecosystem itself has faced a series of seismic jolts – the supply chain in triage, global factories shuttering and at-home workers creating a decline in
SimpleTire Lands Spot on Newsweek’s Best Online Shops 2023 List
SimpleTire has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Online Shops 2023, presented by Newsweek and Statista. SimpleTire said it offers its customers access to tire inventory by linking independent tire distributors across the country into one seamless e-commerce network. “Our team is laser-focused on employing data and new technology to create better experiences for
Cincinnati Business Courier Recognizes Tire Discounters’ Anna Wood
The Cincinnati Business Courier has recognized Anna Wood, vice president and managing director of Tire Discounters, as one of the top-flight leaders in the region, with its annual Women Who Mean Business selection. Anna works alongside Tire Discounters’ President and CEO Jamie Ward overseeing the day-to-day business. The company says she also provides hands-on management
Yokohama Releases New BluEarth-Van All-Season Tire
Yokohama Tire released its BluEarth-Van All Season RY61 tire, which is now available in three sizes that cover the most popular van fitments in today’s market. The company says four more sizes will be offered in early 2023. Yokohama says highlights of the RY61 include:
Getting In-Depth on Tread Depth with Anyline’s Chief Product Officer
We all have that ever-so-valuable and powerful mini-computer in our pockets. Our cell phones may cause headaches, sure, but they certainly shorten tedious processes and make communication a lot easier. One company that’s using mobile devices to shorten the tire inspection process is Anyline, a mobile scanning solutions company that has partnered with the likes
Sumitomo Rubber Names New HR Director
Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) has named Maru Trevizo as its director of human resources, overseeing both Falken Tires and Dunlop Motorcycle Tires. Both tire brands are subsidiaries of Sumitomo Rubber and are manufacturers of high-performance tires for cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles. Trevizo will assume her duties immediately. Trevizo comes to SRNA with more
