Futuristic Fleets
Radial truck tires have come a long way in the last several decades. Initial tread mileage, resistance to irregular wear, fuel efficiency and casing durability/retreadability are some of the major areas of advancement. Over the long haul, gains in tire technology are impressive, but progress is historically slow and methodical, evolutionary in nature and not
Entrepreneur: Do You Have What it Takes?
Webster: Entrepreneur – one who organizes, manages, assumes risks of a business or enterprise Confucius: Only man with happy face should open shop. Want a job evaluation of you as an entrepreneur? You are your most important employee, after all, but chances are you’ve never done a self-analysis – at least as thorough as what
Industry Report
RMA Cuts Support After Court Ruling Hopes for a tire industry checkoff program were dealt a couple of significant ®€“ potentially fatal ®€“ blows in late February after yet another court ruled that a popular checkoff program’s consumer education effort was unconstitutional, and the RMA withdrew support for the proposed program.
Crack the Code: How Do You Become Customer-Centric? The Answer is Simpler Than You Think
How Do You Become Customer-Centric? The Answer is Simpler Than You Think If you’ve ever attended a business seminar, trade conference or a similar event, it’s likely you’ve heard about CRM. Maybe you’ve listened to consultants glorify the benefits of CRM "modules" or "solutions" that, when plugged in, will increase your profitability. Behind the biz
Spring Fever
Spring will be here before you know it. And that means a spike in your custom wheel and tire sales. Tax refunds, big auto events and military homecomings will soon be coming, and people will be ready to spend. Here are some tips on how to leverage spring fever and make the most of new
OTR Market Climbs
As the OTR market starts to rebound, dealers need to focus on the value they bring to these demanding customers. "A lot of our dealers think we’re in the tire business. We’re not," says Manny Cicero, vice president, North American OTR sales for Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT). That’s an interesting sentiment for someone who
Patience
to enhance consumer knowledge and create greater value for you and the products you sell. No, our position hasn’t changed one iota. The problem is there is nothing really to write about. While there have been numerous published stories about the concept, in truth, there’s been nothing tangible to report. Plenty of opinion and ideas
Change at the Top: Future Looks Bright, But Much Work Left Say Lampe, Emkes
Just hours before John Lampe formally announced his impending retirement as chairman, president and CEO of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Tire Review was granted an industry-exclusive interview with Lampe and Mark Emkes, the incoming head of both BAH and Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT). This interview, in its original form, was posted seconds after Lampe’s announcement
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
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.