'Better profits ahead.' (survey of independent tire dealers)

Monthly survey

A number of independent tire dealers were surveyed concerning current business trends. The results of the May 1992 survey are Compared with those of May 1991.

General outlook

In May, 47% of passenger tire dealers and 55% of truck tire dealers perceived that their businesses would improve during the coming six months. In contrast, 53% of passenger tire dealers and 45% of the truck tire dealers said that business will stay about level. No passenger or truck tire dealers think that business will worsen.

Tires sales mixed

In May, sales of new passenger tires increased 4.6% vs. the same month last year, while …