Modern Tire Dealer

1 week ago | moderntiredealer.com | Joy Kopcha

On the heels of a fiscal fourth quarter that resulted in a loss of $21.2 million, Monro Inc.’s new President and CEO Peter Fitzsimmons has unveiled the initial steps of an improvement plan, which will include closing 145 unprofitable stores and scaling back its tire brand portfolio.

1 week ago | moderntiredealer.com | Cole Strandberg

In today’s competitive tire and automotive service industry, scale isn’t just an advantage. It’s often a requirement for long-term survival.  As margins tighten, competition increases and consumer expectations evolve, dealers who want to remain relevant and profitable must consider growth strategies that go beyond organic expansion.

1 week ago | moderntiredealer.com | Mike Manges

Bethel Park, Pa.-based Bruce Brothers Tire Pros services around 80 cars a day through 15 service bays.  The dealership also installs an average of 80 tires per day. What’s the secret to Bruce Brothers Tire Pros’ remarkable productivity? “Great service,” says Scott Bruce, the company’s owner and sole proprietor. “We’re known in our area as the place to go” for new tires and auto repair – a hard-earned reputation built on “how we treat our customers. We’re very personable. We do the job right.

2 weeks ago | moderntiredealer.com | Mike Manges

Its customers may be changing, but some things at Lakewood Tire Pros will never go out of style. Owned by Rich and Kim Birsic, the bustling dealership has been a fixture in Lakewood, Ohio - a city of nearly 49,000 people on the western border of Cleveland - since 1987, when Rich and his father, George Birsic, bought it.

2 weeks ago | moderntiredealer.com | Mike Manges

Fitment Group, a leading provider of tire and wheel fitment data and business intelligence solutions, has launched a new, web-based tire price trend dashboard. The dashboard is available now "at no cost to industry professionals and interested users," according to Fitment Group officials. "This dynamic platform is designed to deliver insights into retail tire pricing trends across the United States, offering a powerful data driven resource during a time of rapid market change.