The Modern Tire Dealer Show

Tire Safety Basics From Kevin Rohlwing

Following the rules of safety is the best way to ensure tire dealers send their personnel home and in good health at the end of every workday. But Kevin Rohlwing, chief technical officer for the Tire Industry Association, says taking safety seriously also benefits your customers. “It’s not just the health and safety of your employees. It’s the health and safety of your customers.”
We cover some of the basics of safety in a retail tire dealership with Rohlwing on this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.
To boost your tire dealership’s safety knowledge even more, visit the TIA website to find the association’s full year schedule of training.

Editors Preview MTD's 2025 Facts Issue

In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, MTD's editors provide a preview of MTD's 2025 Facts Issue, our exclusive, comprehensive look at the U.S. tire industry. 

Why Spencer Carruthers Loves His Dealership's 'New Normal'

Operational changes Spencer Carruthers made during COVID-19 have become the "new normal" at his dealership, West Bridgewater, Mass.-based Kenwood Tire - and he couldn't be happier. Find out why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

'We Have an Infinite Mindset'

In this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Logan Wilks, vice president of Albertville, Ala.-based Wilks Tire & Battery Service, discusses how having "an infinite mindset" helps his dealership overcome present-day challenges.

Managing Family Businesses and Emerging Trends in the Tire Industry

Join Larry Sutton, founder of RNR Tire Express, and Adam Sutton, CEO of RNR Tire Express, for an insightful conversation on this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. This dynamic father-and-son duo shares their experiences navigating the challenges and rewards of working together in a family business. They also discuss how RNR Tire Express stays ahead in the ever-evolving tire industry, offering valuable lessons for dealers and industry professionals alike. 

A Tire Dealer of the Year Who Isn’t Afraid to Change

Beth Barron is Modern Tire Dealer’s reigning Tire Dealer of the Year. And in the 30-plus years she’s been working at Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service, the business has undergone plenty of changes. Barron isn’t afraid of change, and shares four key decisions that have helped propel Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service into a more profitable and efficient operation. Learn from her award-winning style on this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show. 

What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Tire Dealers

In this special, post-election episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, Roy Littlefield IV, vice president of government affairs for the Tire Industry Association, explains how a second Donald Trump presidency could impact independent tire dealers.

Navigating Tire Industry Disruptions

The tire industry seems to be full of disruptions. Randy O’Connor, owner and principal of D2D Development Group, says for the most part disruptions in the tire industry have leveled out. However, there are many things tire dealers can do now to help them get through industry disruptions. O’Connor touches on this and more in the latest episode of the Modern Tire Deale Show.  

Answers to Frequently Asked TPMS Questions

Sponsored Podcast: In this special episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show, John Amato, director of training for Autel, answers frequently asked questions about how tire dealers can maximize TPMS profit potential. 

The 'Chick-Fil-A' of Tire Retail

David Gray wants his company, Gray's Tire & Service Center, to be "the Chick-Fil-A" of tire dealerships. He explains why in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.