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    • LT Tire Market Trends Are Reshaping Dealer Inventory Decisions - AUDIO

      LT Tire Market Trends Are Reshaping Dealer Inventory Decisions - AUDIO
      Dec 23 2025
      The tire market has narrowed, specialized, and become more intentional. That shift matters for independent tire dealers trying to decide what to stock, how to sell it, and where margins still exist.

      This episode of Tire Review AI Insights pulls directly from Tire Review’s most recent reporting. It breaks down the trends shaping dealer decisions right now. Ongoing demand from work trucks, towing applications, and lifestyle use continues to anchor growth across OE and replacement. That demand never faded after the pandemic. Within the broader LT category, rugged-terrain tires are gaining traction. Customers want something more aggressive than an all-terrain tire. They do not want to commit to a full mud-terrain. That middle ground is quickly becoming a core category on the sales floor.

      The discussion also looks upstream at manufacturing and supply. Production shifts and regional investments rarely make headlines at the counter. They directly influence availability, pricing stability, and lead times. Imports now play a larger role in filling demand gaps. They especially impact key LT sizes. This shift forces dealers to be more deliberate about brand mix, positioning, and customer expectations.

      Technology trends surface as well, though not in flashy ways. Many of the most meaningful tire innovations today are embedded, durability-focused, and driven by OE requirements that eventually flow into replacement. For dealers, that means better service outcomes and longer-term performance conversations, even if customers never ask about the technology itself.
      Throughout the conversation, Tire Review headlines are referenced as supporting evidence, grounding each takeaway in real reporting rather than speculation. For dealers looking to understand where the market is heading and how to align inventory, sales conversations, and category focus this episode connects the dots between industry movement and shop-level reality.


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      6 min
    • How Tire Shops Are Cutting Job Times Nearly in Half

      How Tire Shops Are Cutting Job Times Nearly in Half
      Dec 12 2025
      In this episode of Tire Review’s AI Insights, we break down the biggest revenue-shaping trends moving through the auto service industry right now – the ones directly influencing margins, bay efficiency, and talent retention. Pulling from recent Tire Review analysis, the conversation focuses on what shops can use immediately to strengthen both profitability and customer trust.

      The discussion starts with a surprising constant: the oil change remains a core profit driver. But the strategy behind it has fundamentally changed. Instead of racing to the bottom on price, the shops seeing the strongest results are reframing full synthetic and premium additives as long-term value. That shift fuels better reviews, stronger customer relationships, and repeat business – especially when paired with simple follow-up steps like personalized owner messages.

      From there, the episode moves into efficiency, where automation is reshaping the modern service bay. Hunter Engineering’s pairing of automated balancers and changers is a standout example, cutting a four-tire job from 34 minutes to just 19 – a 44% time savings that directly combats technician shortages and lifts shop throughput. Even tools like two-post lifts are getting smarter, reducing setup time and improving safety. Continental’s use of AMRs in retreading facilities shows how automation is streamlining operations well beyond the bay.

      Specialization also takes center stage. EV-specific components, such as dedicated Model 3 shock absorbers, are creating profitable new service categories. In agriculture, farmers holding onto equipment longer is generating consistent demand for VF tires, which reduce soil compaction and support higher yields.

      All this said, none of these trends matter without skilled people. Technician training, certifications, and competitive pay are becoming essential investments for any shop looking to turn technology and specialization into real, lasting revenue.

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      5 min
    • Dealers Are Missing Huge Tire Trends Heading Into 2026

      Dealers Are Missing Huge Tire Trends Heading Into 2026
      Nov 28 2025
      Independent tire dealers want clearer direction of tire industry trends heading into 2026. The latest reporting from Tire Review reveals several trends that directly influence profit, workflow, and customer conversations. The insights center on how dealers can adapt to shifting consumer expectations and emerging tire technologies. The insights also cover new service opportunities that strengthen margins.

      A major storyline involves EV-specific tire development. These pressures include heavier loads, stronger torque, and range expectations that reshape tire design. These changes create steady, high-value replacement opportunities and help dealers explain to EV owners why proper fitment matters. EV tire discussions also spark natural add-on services like balancing and alignment, which help raise average repair orders.

      Category evolution is another key theme. Reporting like “How SUVs and CUVs Contribute to Modern All-Season Tire Development” shows key shifts. Reporting like “Stable Winter Tire Market Offers Dealers Opportunities to Grow Customer Loyalty” also shows key shifts. These shifts affect all-season, all-weather, and winter segments. These changes influence stocking decisions and create steady opportunities to guide customers toward tires that match real-world driving conditions.

      Specialty projects also play a growing role in dealer engagement. The feature “Cosmo Tires, Western Iowa Tech Students Team Up on 1972 Chevy Blazer Build” shows lifestyle storytelling boosts interest. The feature also shows how hands-on projects boost interest in premium A/T, M/T, and UHP products. Dealers can apply similar approaches to highlight their expertise and strengthen connections within their communities.

      Service-lane opportunities tie everything together. Recent reporting on TPMS best practices, alignment updates, and balancing innovations underscores key benefits. These benefits include reduced comebacks, improved customer confidence, and reliable revenue.

      Together, these trends offer a clear, actionable view of where tire industry trends are heading in 2026. These trends also show how shops can position themselves for stronger growth in the year ahead.


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      6 min
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