Modern Tire Dealer articles from April 1998

Modern Tire Dealer archives from April 1998

Strong economy suggests it's time to 'go for the gold.'.(forecast for the tire industry)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 1998... With the economy being very strong this may be an ideal time to emphasize your higher-margin, premium lines. The "charge more, people think it's better" philosophy works. Also take note of the recent new product introductions by Michelin,...

It's not cheap to strut your stuff: but delay can be even more expensive.(maintenance of MacPherson struts)
April 1, 1998... Back in the late 1940s, Earle S. MacPherson had no idea of the magnitude of what he was doing when he created the suspension system that bears his name. Since it was first introduced in 1950 on the English Ford, an estimated 100...

The heat is on.(retreading execs discuss rapidly changing industry)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 1998... Retreading execs discuss rapidly changing industry Retreading companies are jockeying for position in an increasingly competitive industry. Major moves have been made. Among the most recent, Michelin North America Inc. has entered the...

Retreading trends: dealers worry about manufacturers, Bandag - and pricing.(Commercial Tire Dealer)(includes related articles on tonnage report and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co's new products)
April 1, 1998... There are a lot of trends affecting today's independent truck tire retreaders. But the far-reaching effect of competition from new tire manufacturers and retread suppliers seems to be uppermost on retreaders' minds. Michelin North...

Top 50 US retreaders: all-out war has everyone drawing lines in the sand.(Commercial Tire Dealer)(Directory)
April 1, 1998... Maybe it started three years ago when Treadco Inc., unhappy with Bandag Inc.'s control over its 26 retreading franchises, entered into joint venture agreements with Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. (BFS) and Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. Bandag...

Preparing for the worst: truck tire analysis can help you hold up in court.(Commercial Tire Dealer)
April 1, 1998... It is not uncommon in today's litigious climate to have a plaintiff sue a number of defendants for alleged personal injury, property damage and/or a fatality. Trucking companies, their drivers, commercial tire sales and service...

'You have to have radials:' major OTR tire manufacturers make the commitment.(Commercial Tire Dealer)(off-the-road tires)(Brief Article)
April 1, 1998... Major OTR tire manufacturers make the commitment Continental General Tire Inc. and Michelin North America Inc. are not afraid of commitment, at least when it comes to radial off-the-road tires. Continental General Tire (CG) recently...

Michel Tire 'WOWs'its executives: 200 celebrate a banner year.(Focus on: Dealers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 1998... Michel Tire celebrated a banner year during a recent meeting of its executives and store managers in Cincinnati and heard President Tony Michel set a future goal of a quarter of a billion dollars in annual sales! No wonder the theme of...

Kelly shows dealers ways to increase profits.(Focus on: Dealers)(Kelly-Springfield Tire Co.)
April 1, 1998... The emphasis was on finding ways to run a more successful tire dealership at the recent Kelly Brands National Dealer Conference in Phoenix. Seven nationally known business consultants and speakers made presentations during the three days...

New Michelin winter tire performs well.(Focus on: Dealers)(Arctic Alpin)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 1998... Michelin is making a serious run at becoming "the leader in winter tire performance" with the introduction of its new Arctic Alpin tire at a time when other tire-makers are also taking a look at a segment of the market that has not received a...