As 2025 comes to a close, tire dealers are looking for clarity. Which trends will actually impact your business in 2026? In this episode of the Tire Review AI Insights Podcast, we break down three storylines forming today's tire industry trends, all drawn from Tire Review’s recent reporting.First, we look at how smarter diagnostics and data-driven service strategies are helping dealers turn shop efficiency into real profit. Articles like “Turn Your Data Into Big Profits in Your Tire Shop” and “Check All the Angles When Doing an Alignment” reveal how AI-enabled tools, connected alignment systems, and digital platforms are closing workflow gaps that used to cost dealers time and money.Next, we explore the connection between sustainability and profitability. Manufacturers, including Giti Tire, featured in “Giti Tire Officially Issues $115 Million Sustainability Notes,” are investing in domestic production and cleaner manufacturing to stabilize pricing and improve supply reliability (two things dealers value most heading into the new year).Finally, the conversation turns to what’s ahead at AAPEX and SEMA, where the industry’s next wave of training programs, technologies, and tire launches are setting the tone for 2026. From advanced diagnostic tools to evolving tire platforms, this year’s event season offers a preview of the challenges and opportunities waiting for tire dealers in Q1.Whether you’re planning next year’s product lineup or rethinking your bay setup, this episode offers a focused, data-backed snapshot of tire industry trends as the industry prepares for 2026.

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