BIG Tires and Wheels
This is the second part of our look back at the recent the SEMA Show. Last month, the performance-minded were treated to some of the best and most innovative products to hit the street for 2004. This month, it’s all about trucks. Take a look at what’s coming and what’s already here. Toyo Tire USA
Peaks and Valleys:
Like the economy, Alliance Tire Co. (1992) Ltd. has bounced up and down in the North American market, feeling the effects of pressure from all over the globe. But after a few years on the down slope, Alliance is making a strong comeback, posting its first quarterly profits in years. And the tiremaker’s new top management is looking to rebuild its North American presence with some technological advances and market positioning.
Style-Driven Service
Tire changer and wheel balancer manufacturers are adapting to the latest trends to help your service business keep up. In the tire and wheel business, style often comes before serviceability. As you know, large, low-profile tire and custom wheel sizes continue to proliferate. That’s bad news for the independent tire dealer who hasn’t invested in
Dead Letter Office
Well, we can retire the letters "I", "T" and "E" from the industry alphabet. Don’t need ‘em because there is no ITE anymore. The announcement that the tire industry’s lone annual convention and trade show has passed into history ®“ more a whisper than a scream, actually ®“ really wasn’t a surprise. Dylan said, "You
Showy Specials
Showy Specials As you know by now, my role at Tire Review is to show you how to best leverage the fast growing custom wheel and UHP markets to build new business and increase real profits. That and to show you what’s around the corner. With both of these points in mind, this year’s ITE/SEMA
Industry Report
Despite posting third quarter losses of $105.9 million, with the anticipation of further negatives in the fourth quarter, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. officials insist that its cost-cutting moves are on track to help turn around the financially struggling tire giant.
Industry Report
Master contract talks between Bridgestone Americas Holding (BAH) and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) shattered Nov. 13 after union negotiators walked out of a bargaining meeting claiming the company’s contract proposal was "so far off the mark" and setting the stage for a possible strike at BAH tire plants across North America.
The Year-End Push
Over the last couple of months, we’ve brought you many fresh ideas and products that can help increase your sales and enhance the appearance of your store. This month, let’s take a look at what’s selling ®“ before winter and the holidays slow the performance tire and wheel business down. First, it’s back to school,
Faster and Even More Furious
UHP BUSTS THE SOUND BARRIER Many of you reading this article are probably standing in the middle of the ITE/SEMA Show floor. Or soon will be. Around you are acres and acres of performance tires mounted on bright, shiny wheels. Huge diameters and short sidewalls. Practical performance and radical cosmetics. It’s not just that
Industry Report
With a new three-year labor contract in hand, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. turned its attention to other restructuring issues as it works to right its financial ship. The tiremaker formally announced the closing of its Huntsville, Ala., plant, then laid off about 200 employees from its Tyler, Texas, facility.