Tire Review articles from September 1991

Tire Review archives from September 1991

1992 tire dealer profile. (Source Book '92 Tire Dealer Profile - Buyers Guide)
September 15, 1991... 1992 Tire Dealer Profile Annual survey results show the typical tire dealer's size of operation, number of employees, tire lines carried, prices charged for service and much more. Economic and competitive pressures are seemingly changing...

Don't dwell on it. (focus on the positive side of the tire industry's problems) (column)
September 1, 1991... Don't dwell on it Look beyond the tire industry's problems and find some positives Let's get the basic facts out in the open. Yes, the tire and automotive industries are in slumps, and, yes, many dealers in those areas are feeling...

New technology pacing Goodyear. (Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.'s new ultra high performance and gas-saving tires)
September 1, 1991... New technology pacing Goodyear Ultra high performance and gas-saving tires are set to enter market Goodyear's new ultra high performance Z-rated tire, the Eagle GS-C, will be fitted on all 1992 Corvette models, effectively replacing...

Cooper Tire plans another expansion. (Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Cooper Tire plans another expansion The Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. is adding two new buildings to its Findlay, OH, facility, increasing plant space by more than 26,000 square feet. The $2.2 million dollar investment will result in...

Cooper Tire on a roll, reports record sales. (Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Cooper Tire on a roll, reports record sales Because of continuing demand for its tire products, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. boasted a record second quarter with sales up 7 percent to $234.7 million and earnings up 19 percent to $19.4 million...

Myers Industries remains optimistic. (Myers Industries Inc.'s sales were down for the second quarter of 1991 but net income rose slightly) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Myers Industries remains optimistic Myers Industries, Inc., manufacturer of polymer and metal products used in tire repair and retreading, announced that it is "staying the course" in profitability. Sales for the company were down 3...

Merchants expands retreading facility. (Merchants Tire Company Inc.) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Merchants expands retreading facility In an effort to increase capacity, Merchants Tire Company, Inc., is moving its Boston, MA, retread plant and corporate headquarters to the suburb of Avon. The move will increase truck tire...

Tire sales down, Bridgestone reports. (Bridgestone Corp.) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Tire sales down, Bridgestone reports Bridgestone tire sales decreased 5 percent during the first half of 1991, compared to the same period last year, report company officials. Bridgestone also indicated that net earnings were below...

Michelin closing aircraft tire center. (Michelin Aircraft Tire Corp.'s Los Angeles Aircraft Tire Service Center) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Michelin closing aircraft tire center Next year, Michelin will close its Los Angeles Aircraft Tire Service Center in a cost-cutting move. The plant's primary business is retreading tires for the aircraft industry. Work from the plant will...

Airdrome opens new Tampa retread plant. (Airdrome Tire Centers Inc.; Tampa, Florida) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Airdrome opens new Tampa retread plant Airdrome Tire opened a new retread manufacturing plant in Tampa, FL recently. The facility is capable of producing 66 tires a day. The retreads will be marketed under the Airdrome "Pro-Cure" name,...

Kelly recalls LT tires built for Laramie. (Kelly-Springfield Tire Co.; Laramie Trailboss 2 radial light truck tires;) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Kelly recalls LT tires built for Laramie The Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. is voluntarily recalling 1,009 Laramie Trailboss II radial light truck tires (size LT225/75R16) that were produced with the wrong load range, load and inflation...

Merchant's growing, adds 115th outlet. (Merchant's Inc., Manassas, Virginia, opens tire store in Waldorf, Maryland) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Merchant's growing, adds 115th outlet Merchant's Inc. of Manassas, VA, recently opened its 115th retail tire store in Waldorf, MD, and the continuing growth is not a stroke of luck. "We advertise and promote aggressively," said Tom...

Diamonds are a firm's best friend. (Monroe Auto Equipment Co. celebrates 75th anniversary)(Tire Talk) (column)
September 1, 1991... Diamonds are a firm's best friend Monroe Auto Equipment Company celebrates its 75th anniversary Monroe Auto Equipment Co. is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, but it hasn't always been a smooth ride. Founded in 1916 by...

New beginnings. (Eastern Europe's tire market potential)(Market Analysis) (column)
September 1, 1991... New beginnings The East European tire market is virtually untapped The imminent economic unification of the European Economic Community countries has been heralded for the past several months. One could even say that the competitive...

State of the industry. (retail and wholesale of rubber tires) (Cover Story)
September 1, 1991... State of the industry Slow market? Definitely. Tougher to be profitable? Probably. Optimism for improving conditions? Mostly. In a nutshell, this is the tire market's report card as we head into the final quarter of what has been a...

Price, profit and problems. (tire dealers say tight competition reduces their profit margins)(Industry Outlook)
September 1, 1991... Price, profit and problems Tire dealers report tight competition is squeezing their performance market profit margins As the performance tire market continues to grow, dealers are becoming more and more concerned about pricing....

A dealer's story ... two years later. (Ralph Garofolo, owner of Deerfield Tire Co.)
September 1, 1991... A dealer's story... two years later. Two years ago, Ralph Garofolo, owner of Deerfield Tire Co. in Deerfield, IL, on the outskirts of Chicago, told Tire Review, "Performance tires have solved my problems in this area for the next four to...

Wheels of fortune? (car-wheel business)( Merchandising Wheels)
September 1, 1991... Wheels of fortune? With the economy off the mark this year, the wheel business has suffered, yet it remains a market full of flash and profit potential. Unlike the tire which it supports, the wheel rarely needs to be replaced for wear....

Profits through niches. (new ways for tire dealers to generate additional profits)(Business Ideas)
September 1, 1991... Profits through niches Specialty product lines allow dealers to source hard-to-find replacement parts directly from an everyday jobber. Successful tire dealers are always on the lookout for new ways to expand their product and service...

Buying a computer. (computer for the tire business)(Computer Usage)
September 1, 1991... Buying a computer When properly selected, a computer system will help the tire dealer keep operating costs down while boosting the profitability picture. Purchasing a computer system for your business can be confusing and frustrating. On...

Getting a grip on tire costs. (need for proper tire maintenance)(Training Ideas)
September 1, 1991... Getting a grip on tire costs Now, more than ever, dealers need to remind their customers of the need for proper tire maintenance. Imagine paying $200,000 for tires and getting just $100,000 worth of use from them. This is an example of...

New technology brakes! (new developments may affect the way brakes are serviced, thereby affecting dealer profitability)(Service Tech)
September 1, 1991... New technology Brakes! Exciting developments may impact the way brakes are serviced, thereby affecting dealer profitability When the subject of new brake technology is mentioned, most people think about all the new anti-lock brake...

Non-asbestos brakes. (non-asbestos organic linings as replacements for asbestos-lined drum brake shoes)(Tech Update)
September 1, 1991... Non-asbestos brakes Have the correct pads, shoes and linings, and your customers will stop As the vehicle manufacturers make the transition to non-asbestos brake linings, a whole new generation of friction materials is being...

Telstar seals deal with Weddington Tire. (Telstar Tyre and Rubber Co.'s deal with Weddington Tire for regional distribution of the Telstar tire line) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Telstar seals deal with Weddington Tire Telstar Tyre and Rubber Co. announced an agreement with Weddington Tire of Charlestown, IN, for regional distribution of the Telstar line. Weddington is a 100 percent wholesaler servicing accounts in...

Norm McNiel. (appointed vice president/passenger car radial sales of Toyo Tire, USA, Corp.)(Personnel changes) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Toyo Tires appointed Norm McNiel to vice president/passenger car radial sales.

Alfred C. Policy. (Firestone Tire Co.'s Agricultural Tire Div. announces appointment of its new director of manufacturing, and other company officers)(Personnel changes) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Firestone Agricultural Tire Division announced its new management team: Alfred C. Policy, director of manufacturing; Michael K. Gorey, director of financial operations; Barry E. Pace, director of marketing and sales; and Kenneth W. Baker,...

Rick Horn. (new president of Iowa Mold Tooling Company Inc.)(Personnel changes) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Iowa Mold Tooling Co. announced Rick Horn as its new president.

David G. Miller. (promoted to vice president of sales, Tiremix Inc.)(Personnel changes) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Tiremix promoted David G. Miller to vp of sales.

James H. Taylor. (named as manager of Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.'s oil company sales)(Personnel changes) (Brief Article)
September 1, 1991... Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. named James H. Taylor as manager of its oil company sales.

Making a difference. (Bob Gatzke, director of Parnelli Jones Inc., is 66th president of the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association)(Industry Outlook)
September 1, 1991... Making a difference Bob Gatzke, director of Parnelli Jones, Inc., takes over as the 66th president of NTDRA. When many people reach age 60 they begin to slow their pace of living. But not Bob Gatzke -- he's just getting warmed up. Gatzke...

'Tires are our only business.' (Kentucky tire dealer Wayne Borders prefers to remain 'small scale')(On the Road) (column)
September 1, 1991... |Tires are our only business' Kentucky tire dealer stays profitable by bucking trends and remaining |small-scale' While most tire dealers are drifting with the current gold nuggets in brake work, tune-ups, alignments and other auto...

Dealership in 'good hands.' (Bruce Holley of Holley's Tire store finds new owner for his tire dealership when he retires)(Dealer Focus)
September 1, 1991... Dealership in |good hands' New owners take over longtime |Mom and Pop' tire dealership and maintain the positive business traditions. As is the case for many independent tire dealers, Bruce Holley was concerned about what to do with his...

Insuring a profitable future. (tire dealers' need for insurance)(Business Ideas)
September 1, 1991... Insuring a profitable future Tire dealers need to take the necessary steps to care for their most valuable business asset -- themselves. You spend a lot of time thinking about how to be profitable in your business: Are my tires and...

Cleanup legislation proposed. (Tire Recycling and Recovery Act of 1991)(Recycling Tires)
September 1, 1991... Cleanup legislation proposed Latest scrap tire bill takes aim on stockpiles by setting a fee of 85 cents per new tire sold to be earmarked for elimination of 2-3 billion waste tires. Legislation introduced July 25 in Congress would...