Modern Tire Dealer

10/31/2026

Big wheels. Bigger news.

The SEMA Show is where the tire and wheel world shows off its latest, from huge custom fitments to the new products your customers will be asking about soon. MTD will be on the floor, and we’ll send the highlights straight to you.

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What’s the wildest tire and wheel setup you’ve ever had roll into your shop? Tell us in the comments. 👇

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10/30/2026

WEGMANN automotive USA Inc. has announced that Jeff Waechter will retire from his role as president after 15 years with the organization, passing the torch to Mike Pursley.

For more on the company's leadership announcement, read the story below.

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/suppliers/news/55415709/jeff-waechter-retires-mike-pursley-to-serve-as-wegmann-automotive-usa-president

Wegmann Automotive USA Inc. has announced that Jeff Waechter will retire from his role as president after 15 years with the organization, passing the torch to Mike Pursley.

10/30/2026

Tomorrow's your last shot! The 2026 Great Prize Giveaway from our partner brand VehicleServicePros ends tomorrow, so make sure you've made your picks.

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10/29/2026

How can tire dealers prepare for a winter they can't predict?

In the latest episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, David Poling, vice president of R&D and technical for Giti Tire USA Ltd., joins MTD Managing Editor Sara Welch to discuss how advancements in all-weather tire technology are changing the winter tire market and complicating dealers' inventory decisions. Listen to the episode below!

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/multimedia/podcast/55415185/the-winter-tire-inventory-gamble

David Poling, vice president of R&D and technical for Giti Tire (USA) Ltd., discuss how advancements in all-weather tire technology are changing the winter tire market.

10/28/2026

Modern Tire Dealer's November issue digital edition is out now!

Featured in this issue is a deep dive into how evolving customer lifestyles are influencing how tire dealers sell light truck tires. MTD also introduces the 2026 On the Rise class – 42 young professionals shaping the future of the tire industry!

Click the link in the comments below for the digital issue!

10/28/2026

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Jerome Rouquet chief financial officer, effective Dec. 1, 2026.

For more on Rouquet's background and Goodyear's focus on its long-term strategy, read the full story below.

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/suppliers/news/55414845/goodyear-names-jerome-rouquet-chief-financial-officer

Jerome Rouquet, currently chief financial officer of Visteon Corp., will join Goodyear as the company's new chief financial officer.

10/27/2026

Come meet with the EndeavorB2B team at and !

Our team is heading to Las Vegas for Industry Week to connect with industry friends, celebrate innovation, and recognize the people and products driving the automotive aftermarket and collision repair industries forward.

📍 Find us throughout the week:
AAPEX: Booth V2850
SEMA: Booth 41078

Whether you’re exhibiting, attending, or in town to network, we’d love to connect and celebrate the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of the industry.

👉 See you at AAPEX and SEMA!

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10/27/2026

Today’s vehicles call for diagnostic tools that can handle more than the basics.

The THINKTOOL 191 from ThinkCar delivers full-system scanning, bidirectional control, ECU coding, 35+ maintenance functions, and wide vehicle coverage.

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10/26/2026

An operator-focused growth strategy has been key to Straightaway Tire & Auto's success, according to John Teddy, the company's CEO.

For more on Straightaway's operator-focused development framework, read the full story below.

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/retail/news/55408851/straightaway-tire-takes-a-different-approach-says-ceo

"We like to call ourselves an 'accelerant,'" says John Teddy, CEO of Straightaway Tire & Auto.

10/26/2026

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