Magazine for the professional tire industry
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Features 16 Tire dealer watch list for 2014 Labor market conditions, gas prices and tire afordability will afect the health of the tire market, says analyst Te Industry's Leading Publication January 2014, Volume 95, Number 1 52 AAPEX represents $477 billion Spending is likely to increase, says NPD Group 48th annual Facts Section 24 Facts Section Index MTD presents more charts, exclusive information 26 Tire shipments Te signposts up ahead? Tire sales: With the economy starting to Ti Tire pick up, there are many indications that pi pick 2014 will be a year to remember Departments 4 Editorial Friend or foe? The RMA says the industry comes frst 6 Online News and navigation tools for MTD's website 8 News/views Dealer-inspired program prepares the next generation of managers, owners 22 Your marketplace Dealers report strongest volume growth in more than a year 58 Focus on industry 32 Market share Anc Anchors aweigh! Michelin remains the favorite brand among the MTD 100 f 40 Plant capacity Who said manufacturing is dead? 3 plants open, with 3 more to come 42 Commercial Re Retre Retreading revitalized: More casings and higher hig prices complemented new tires 46 Tire sizing Keep these sizes in inventory! You can't rely on your wholesalers for everything Choi's vision for Kumho: New products anchor his fve-year plan 60 European notebook It's crystal ball time for future European tire sales: How will the tire market fare in 2014? 64 TPMS Special switch resets warning thresholds on Prius: Tire pressure settings vary due to tire types and installation positions 74 Your turn There's more to issue than tire age alone 67 Products 68 Quik-Link 70 Classifed 48 Tire dealer profle Tire dealers vs. car dealers: Both are making noise; only one is way up in market share Modern Tire Dealer is a proud member of: TRIB TIRE RETREAD & REPAIR INFORMATION BUREAU Member An Industry Association www.moderntiredealer.com 3