Modern Tire Dealer

07/16/2026

Wanli Tire Co.,Ltd. and Berjaya Property Berhad have signed a joint venture agreement to build a $320 million tire manufacturing plant in Malaysia.

Click the link below to learn what this move means for Wanli Tire's global production strategy moving forward!

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/suppliers/news/55389130/wanli-tire-berjaya-plan-320-million-tire-plant-in-malaysia

The joint venture plant will produce truck and bus radial tires and passenger car radial tires and will serve as an export hub within Wanli Tire’s global manufacturing network...

07/16/2026

Exploring recapitalizations can allow owners to access liquidity while continuing to boost the growth of their businesses.

In his latest column, Cole Strandberg explores how this trend is ringing true in the tire industry and shaping the way that operators think about ownership and investment value. Read the full story below!

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/operations/blog/55384427/is-recapitalization-right-for-you

More owners are exploring recapitalizations to access liquidity while continuing to participate in future growth.

07/16/2026

Big Brand Tire & Service has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Belle Tire Distributors Inc., which has more than 180 stores.

Click the link below to learn what this announcement means for Big Brand's growth strategy!

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/retail/news/55391316/big-brand-to-acquire-belle-tire

Big Brand Tire & Service has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Belle Tire Distributors Inc., which has more than 180 stores.

07/15/2026

Tire Group International LLC (TGI) continues to differentiate itself through increased brand recognition of Cosmo Tires and Astro Tires, strategic partnerships and enhanced support for dealers and distributors.

Click the link below to read the full interview with Tony Gonzalez, CEO of TGI, which is part of MTD's Mid-Year Executive Q&A series!

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/suppliers/news/55390919/mtd-mid-year-qa-tgi-invests-in-dealer-support-cosmo-brand

In this MTD exclusive, Tony Gonzalez, CEO of Tire Group International LLC, discusses why his company is investing in dealer support and its Cosmo brand.

07/14/2026

Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc. is accelerating the growth of its commercial tire business with investments across Colorado, Idaho, California and Arizona.

Click the link below to learn how the company continues to expand its network and investments across the U.S.

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/commercial-business/news/55390874/les-schwab-expands-commercial-tire-presence

Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc. is accelerating the growth of its commercial tire business with investments across Colorado, Idaho, California and Arizona.

07/14/2026

In the May 1938 edition of MTD, then-Editor Jerome Shaw wrote this: "The many admirers of F.A. Seiberling trust that his judgement and his ability will be reflected in tire industry affairs for years to come."

Nearly 90 years later, MTD is looking back on Frank Seiberling, founder of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Seiberling Rubber Co., and how he rebounded from a life-changing setback. Read the full story below, and feel free to reflect on his legacy in the comments!

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/suppliers/article/55389919/mtd-flashback-a-man-never-hits-bottom

07/13/2026

What does the future hold for Dunlop Tires North America and the Falken Tire brand?

Click the link in the comments below to read the full Mid-Year Q&A on how Darren Thomas, president and CEO, has navigated the hurdles of maintaining two major tire brands and how the company is growing in 2026!

07/13/2026

GreatWater 360 Auto Care is expanding its presence in Ohio with its recent acquisitions of Fozio's Auto Service in Hudson and Twinsburg Auto Service Center in Twinsburg.

Click the link below to learn more about GreatWater's growth as one of the largest U.S. tire dealerships!

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/retail/news/55390372/greatwater-makes-more-acquisitions

GreatWater has acquired Fozio's Auto Service in Hudson, Ohio, and Twinsburg Auto Service Center, which is located in Twinsburg, Ohio.

07/10/2026

Through strategic plant investments, product innovation and acquisitions, Titan International Inc. aims to boost its position in the ag and OTR tire segments.

Click the link in the comments below to read the full exclusive Mid-Year Executive Q&A with Titan President and CEO Paul Reitz to learn how the company is preparing for 2027 and beyond!

07/10/2026

After selling its ContiTech business in a $4.5 billion deal and divesting from its automotive business, Continental AG will now be a “pure-play tire manufacturer.”

How did the company get here? And what will this mean for its infrastructure and investment in key markets moving forward? Read the exclusive story by MTD Editor Mike Manges to learn more!

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/suppliers/article/55389775/how-continental-became-tires-only

In this exclusive, MTD tracks Continental AG's transformation into a "tires-only" business and what it took to get there.