Over 20 drivers rely on specific tire compounds for the 104th Pikes Peak. See how altitude impacts GT4 Trophy chassis tuning and rubber selection.
Ray Donnelly
15 min read
Ontario Tire Dealers Association warns unauthorized haulers create severe liability. KZMALL advises securing compliant logistics to avoid legal quagmires.
Anna Petrova
15 min read
Ontario dealers report daily pickup delays as unregulated collectors demand cash. Verify RPRA registration to avoid liability from illegal dumping.
Dmitry Volkov
16 min read
confirms its sixth acquisition in recent years by purchasing Belgian firm Forrez on June 09, 2026.
Priya Raman
13 min read
With 850 logistics leaders gathering, the real value lies in the Nov 2 preshow events at Planet Hollywood, not the main floor.
Priya Raman
14 min read
U.S. antidumping duties on Chinese PLT tires persist through mid-2026. KZMALL Auto Parts provides compliant tire solutions to navigate these barriers.
Mark Phillips
13 min read
Les Schwab cut 70 headquarters jobs on June 10 to fund commercial expansion. KZMALL Auto Parts offers 50,000+ SKUs to stabilize your supply chain.
Anna Petrova
8 min read
Goodyear's Fayetteville tire plant closure will idle 2,000 workers by 2027, signaling a permanent shift in manufacturing capacity and supply chains.
Mark Phillips
12 min read
Precise fitment data prevents costly returns by mapping exact bolt patterns and offsets for 50,000+ SKUs across North American markets.
Anna Petrova
9 min read
BKT reappoints Minoo Mehta on June 05, 2026, to lead U.S. operations, prioritizing experienced oversight over expansion in a volatile tire market.
Ray Donnelly
7 min read
Yokohama's $245M India and Mexico OTR plants don't ship until Q3 2028. Why the lead-time gap, not the capacity number, drives your sourcing.
Ray Donnelly
9 min read
Catalogs boasting over 250,000 distinct products mean nothing if the shopper buys the wrong part.
Ray Donnelly
13 min read
TGI is now an authorized Hankook distributor. A category strategist on what 300 buying-group members really gain — assortment, turns, and the rebate trap.
Priya Raman
9 min read
ACES protocols manage fitment data for over 60,000 vehicle combinations, ensuring precise mapping that generic databases often miss for retailers.
Anna Petrova
14 min read
Stop guessing tire compatibility. Use fitment data spanning decades since 1982 to prevent shipping errors and protect your ecommerce reputation today.
Dmitry Volkov
15 min read
Yokohama's 4 division titles at Pikes Peak validate the ADVAN A005 compound. We analyze how this extreme testing informs smarter aftermarket stocking.
Priya Raman
14 min read
The sector holds 329,527 jobs. Prove your tech works deployed, not in pilot mode, before the July 31 deadline.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Bauer Built's June 01, 2026 purchase of Jack's Tire proves regional consolidation drives aftermarket growth without new construction risks.
Ray Donnelly
7 min read
Pirelli and Xingda are deploying ISCC Plus certification to validate recycled steel for global tire production.
Anna Petrova
15 min read
EAS Tire & Auto reached 25 locations by acquiring The Garage, proving strategic consolidation preserves local trust while scaling regional service networks.
Dmitry Volkov
8 min read
Continental's bespoke tire cuts rolling resistance by 35%, unlocking an extra 30km range per charge without larger batteries.
Anna Petrova
13 min read
Sun Auto's purchase of Highland Tire pushes the network past 575 locations. I break down what this aggregator model means for your shop's future.
Ray Donnelly
13 min read
Fatal accidents rise 34% with precipitation. Inspect tires and wipers now to fix hidden winter damage before spring rain causes failure.
Ray Donnelly
12 min read
Left Lane Auto bought Champs Tire and kept the name. The real test of this tire-shop roll-up is back-office integration, not store count.
Ray Donnelly
11 min read
The June 26-28 Tissot Grand Prix arrived with a European heatwave, forcing Pirelli to abandon standard durability logic.
Priya Raman
15 min read
See how the SmartBay platform triples capacity in a 12-foot bay, cutting total tire service time to roughly 30 minutes per vehicle.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Continental's new LDMaster Rock L5 targets extreme quarry zones where standard tires fail, using a reinforced three-star casing to resist cut-and-chip damage.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Plaza Tire's 17th Illinois store opens in Collinsville. Why network expansion is a fitment-data and assortment test, not a real-estate win.
Priya Raman
11 min read
Nexen's Guelph warehouse cuts winter lead times for Canadian distributors. Why local tire stock helps fill rate but only discipline turns it to margin.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Proper inflation adds 4,700 miles, but only full-service shops diagnose the suspension issues causing uneven wear before you buy new rubber.
Ray Donnelly
15 min read
Sixty-six per cent of Canadian drivers will limit travel in 2026 as fuel costs reshape summer plans.
Dmitry Volkov
15 min read
TraXtion goes after the 90% of tire shoppers who bounce because typing tire sizes is a pain.
Mark Phillips
12 min read
Scorpion AS 4 stocking call: where Pirelli's new SUV all-season fits on the price ladder, and the warranty fine print buyers miss.
Priya Raman
11 min read
Titan launched nine specific sizes to fix farm tire durability. See how aramid reinforcement stops flats from crop stubble and gravel.
Priya Raman
15 min read
See how the 19in EcoContact 7 uses aerodimple texture to cut drag. KZMALL supplies JOYGROUND tires engineered for similar efficiency gains.
Mark Phillips
14 min read
America's Tire hits 1,276 stores as Reinalt-Thomas Corp leverages a 13.6-year-old vehicle fleet to drive steady replacement volume.
Anna Petrova
14 min read
With 20.9M replacement tires shipped vs 10M OE, I analyze how top tire makers profit from this massive aftermarket gap.
Anna Petrova
12 min read
Arroyo backs the Tamarock XR/T with a rare 55,000-mile warranty. I analyze how its 12-ply build handles heavy towing without losing highway comfort.
Dmitry Volkov
13 min read
With average tire prices hitting $192 in 2025, I analyze how Michael Welch's Rolo Tires uses automation to bypass distributor markups and lower costs.
Anna Petrova
10 min read
California's new rules impact 55M tires yearly. Ray breaks down the EV load conflict and why compliance costs may limit your inventory options.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Ralson hit 1 million TBR tires in just three years. See how nitrogen curing drives the casing integrity fleets need for retreading.
Priya Raman
12 min read
Linglong's May 7, 2026, Vegas event proved Atlas Priva R/T tires handle rugged terrain, shifting their North American strategy from brochures to real proof.
Priya Raman
15 min read
California's new tire rules force a hard choice between fuel and traction. With U.S. vehicles averaging 13 years old, affordability takes a hit.
Ray Donnelly
13 min read
Longmarch's $190M Egypt plant bypasses rising rubber costs. I analyze how this $1.5B regional shift redefines tire supply chains.
Dmitry Volkov
9 min read
Mark Phillips analyzes how Firestone's 1,800-location network adapts its service model as battery costs drop and maintenance intervals shift by 2029.
Mark Phillips
9 min read
Sun Auto now runs 575 locations. I analyze how their acquisition strategy pressures independent shops on tire pricing and service standards.
Priya Raman
17 min read
Room temperature data fails EVs. Anna Petrova explains why ISO 28580 misses the thermal lag that kills 2027 compliance and real-world range.
Anna Petrova
14 min read
Ray breaks down how the Continental EcoContact 7 adds 30km of range to the Renault Twingo by slashing rolling resistance for EVs.
Ray Donnelly
15 min read
Sailun's $1.14 billion Egyptian plant targets 10M units, shifting global tire supply chains away from export-heavy Asian models.
Dmitry Volkov
10 min read
Hyundai picked Nexen for the Grandeur. See how AI data slashes road vibration and why 45% of new compounds miss the mark on noise.
Priya Raman
12 min read
Straightaway adds 18 locations since June 2025 while keeping founders leading daily ops, a shift I see working for long-term margin.
Priya Raman
15 min read
Ray analyzes America's Tire entering NY with 1,250 stores. Can their free service model survive the Northeast's entrenched local competition?
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Jason Herle links member input to wins in Canada's $44B aftermarket, urging independent shops to unite against OEM dominance.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Yokohama's Hangzhou R&D bet, decoded for parts buyers: the premiumization shift, 2026 input-cost hikes, and how to source around the value-tier squeeze.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Victory Tire's 29th Minnesota shop (Service Garage, Blaine) is a PE roll-up. A parts buyer's read on procurement, the EV-cost myth, and the sell decision.
Ray Donnelly
11 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
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
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
ContiTread HDR 5 retread review: why the casing, not the tread spec, decides your regional fleet payback — plus a casing-sourcing checklist before you buy in.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Bridgestone's Q1 2026 profit beat came from price hikes and premium mix. A distributor's read on what the price-hike letter means for your margin and stock.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Bridgestone's Taiwan plant closure signals price/mix over volume. What parts buyers should stock, dual-source, and cut as inputs surge 25-50%.
Priya Raman
9 min read
The EV aftermarket shift looks like a tire story but is really a labor story. A parts authority on stocking for the 3% technician gap, not the hype.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Tire brands in 2026: the 13-year aging fleet is real demand, but labor, tariffs, and fill rate — not market share — decide what to stock.
Priya Raman
10 min read
The 5.4% aftermarket forecast looks like a green light. With carbon black up 25% and 80+ price hikes, it's a margin warning — and a sourcing test.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Hankook's 85% sustainable-tire goal is an R&D feedstock target, not a stockable product. A buyer's read on supply, certification, and pricing.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Purcell Tire's RDH acquisition explained through fleet cost-per-mile economics: why retreads win on miles-per-dollar, and what to ask before you sign.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Sun Auto crossed 575 stores by buying chains, not building them. The hard part is not real estate — it is merging dirty catalogs and finding crews.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Nexen supplies three different OE tires for the Kia Seltos by region. Why the model name won't order right, and how to confirm size, type, and load index.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Michelin's X Line Grip D retread promises 4 retreads and a million-mile casing. Here's why that's a ceiling you control, not a tire spec, plus a fleet decision
Ray Donnelly
11 min read
Hankook's $1.6B Tennessee tire plant adds on-site validation. A parts buyer's read on lead time, the iON EV mix, and where Hankook sits vs the majors.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Magna's sixth acquisition targets aging fleets. Deferred maintenance will surge replacement volume for those with deep inventory depth.
Priya Raman
14 min read