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MTD December 2016 MODERN TIRE DEALER (ISSN 00268496) (CDN IPM #40013413) (USPS #369-170) is published monthly by Bobit Business Media, 3520 Challenger St., Torrance, California 90503-1640. Periodicals postage paid at Torrance, CA 90503-9998 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MODERN TIRE DEALER, P.O. Box 1068, Skokie, IL 60076-8068. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for address changes to take effect. Subscriptions in the U.S. and its possessions, $65; Canadian, $99; Int'l surface mail, $99; Int'l airmail, $198. Single copies, $10, except the January Facts Issue, $30. Address all subscription correspondence to MODERN TIRE DEALER, P.O. Box 1068, Skokie, IL 60076-8068. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks to receive your first issue. Please address Editorial and Advertising correspondence to MODERN TIRE DEALER, 3515 Massillon Road, Suite 350, Uniontown, OH 44685-6217. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of Bobit Business Media. All statements made, although based on information believed to be reliable and accurate, cannot be guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission. For your information: We sometimes make our subscriber information (i.e. fax, e-mail or mailing address) available to carefully screened organizations whose products and services may be of interest to you. If you prefer not to have your information made available, please write MODERN TIRE DEALER, P.O. Box 1068, Skokie, IL 60076-8068. Home office 3515 Massillon Rd., Suite 350 Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 899-2200, fax (330) 899-2209 Website: www.moderntiredealer.com Publisher Greg Smith, ext. 12 Greg.Smith@bobit.com Editorial Editor: Robert J. Ulrich, ext. 11 Bob.Ulrich@bobit.com Managing Editor: Lori L. Mavrigian, ext. 16 Lori.Mavrigian@bobit.com Senior Editor & Digital Projects Editor: Joy Kopcha, ext. 15 Joy.Kopcha@bobit.com Senior Editor: Ann Neal, ext. 18 Ann.Neal@bobit.com Production Art Director: Neal Weingart, ext. 14 Neal.Weingart@bobit.com Production Manager: Karen Runion, ext. 10 Karen.Runion@bobit.com Sales South and Texas: Greg Smith Greg.Smith@bobit.com (330) 899-2200, ext. 12 Midwest: Michele Vargo Michele.Vargo@bobit.com (330) 899-2200, ext.17 West Coast: Marianne Dyal /e Dyal Company Marianne.Dyal@bobit.com (760) 451-9216 Automotive Aftermarket: Dan ornton djtinc@gmail.com (734) 676-9135, mobile (313) 410-0945 Classified Sales: Donna Stewart Donna_Stewart@cox.net (405) 260-1678, fax (405) 260-1684 Reprint Sales: Karen Runion Karen.Runion@bobit.com (330) 899-2200, ext. 10 Customer/Subscription Service (888) 239-2455, fax (888) 274-4580 Executive office 3520 Challenger St. Torrance, CA 90503 Chairman (1961-2014): Edward J. Bobit CEO & President: Ty F. Bobit Chief Financial Officer: Armand Del Duca VP & COO: Cyndy Drummey moderntiredealer .com DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR THE INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALER GET CONNECTED Keep tabs on the industry with Modern Tire Dealer on Facebook and Twitter. You'll find breaking news alerts and exclusive content, including photos and news bits when the MTD editors are on the road. Follow MTD and tag along on the journey! Like MTD on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ModernTireDealer Follow MTD on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MTDMagazine @MTDMagazine Senior Editor Ann Neal is ready to drive a Mercedes SLS at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where Pirelli Tire North America Inc. launched its new P Zero tire. Joy Kopcha, senior editor, was reunited with MTD's 2015 Tire Dealer of the Year, Ricky Benton, owner and president of Black's Tire Service Inc. in Whiteville, N.C. Publisher Greg Smith spoke with Jacques Gordon, contributing auto service writer for MTD and our sister publication, Auto Service Professional, during the show. Smith moderated a panel discussion presented by the Tire Industry Association (TIA) on "The Issues that Affect You and How to Protect Your Bottom Line." MTD Editor Bob Ulrich presented outgoing TIA President Glen Nicholson with a com- memorative portrait during TIA's annual Hall of Fame awards ceremony. Click 2016 AAPEX and 2016 SEMA Show on the top menu bar of MTD's homepage. That takes you to a listing of all the news MTD editors wrote while covering the shows (including the Global Tire Expo) and provides links to their day-by-day photo galleries. Reminisce or see what you missed during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week held last month in Las Vegas! 8