OEM and aftermarket components, tires, and automotive supply-chain analysis for procurement and fleet decision makers.
Toyo Tires Q1 2026 profit rose on a forex swing, not tire margin — here's what the 5% truck-tire hike means for your buy.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Toyo Open Country H/T is CX-5 OE — but order the passenger size, not the LT/10-ply truck casing. Match construction off the door-jamb placard first.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Tire shop acquisitions transfer procurement control, not just the sign. A supply-chain read on Sun Auto's Service Street Tire deal and the sell-or-hold math.
Priya Raman
11 min read
Brand equity now beats raw tire volume — but only the right tier does. A distributor's read on what to actually stock as the fleet ages and costs rise.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Sun Auto Network acquisitions read as sourcing events: what 575 shops and a tech shortage mean for parts buyers, coverage, and demand.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Sensor Ready truck tires ship an empty pocket, not live monitoring. A technician's take on when the casing and the subscription each earn out.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Potenza Sport EVO delivers 5% wet braking, 6% rolling resistance, EU "A" gains — but the $409.99–$756.99 buy only pays off when duty cycle matches the UHP tier.
Ray Donnelly
11 min read
Plaza Tire Service acquired Main Street Tire in Virden. The real story for an owner: pooled fill rate bought with surrendered control of the shelf and margin.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Kumho Road Venture HT review: the 75k/50k warranty split, two separate savings offers ($305 store-card vs $80 rebate), and what the EV pitch really means.
Ray Donnelly
11 min read
Why independent shops beat 32-day dealer EV waits with a 15-minute software fix — and the access, tooling, and staff-retooling costs the panel skipped.
Ray Donnelly
11 min read
GT Radial Adventuro RT review: why the made-in-USA pitch is a logistics win but a weak durability claim, and how the 60k-vs-80k warranty really decides the buy.
Ray Donnelly
9 min read
GreatWater bought Holly Tire and kept the local name, but the parts decision moved to a corporate desk. A supply-chain read on what consolidation does to covera
Priya Raman
11 min read