Independent dealers have lots of ways to boost profits as we head into the fall selling season. This episode turns September tire trends into three moves you can use to grow your business today.Fueling Business GrowthGrowth doesn’t always mean more rooftops. Optimize your current footprint first. Tighten services, train advisors, and remove bay bottlenecks. Use consolidations to reassess supplier terms. Renegotiate fill rates, programs, and support that improve CSI, not just cost. Treat M&A as a reset for better inventory and stronger margins.Turn September Tire Trends Into SalesThree lanes stand out here. First, EV OE fitments. Use them to validate performance with skeptical shoppers. “This tire ships on that platform” builds trust fast. Second, fleets and last-mile delivery. Package tire, maintenance, and roadside assistance with clear Service-Level Agreements and reporting. Sell uptime, not price. Third, ATV/UTV and overlanding tire sales. Train advisors to ask, “How much highway driving is involved?” That one answer can help to guide pattern, construction, noise, and warranty. Stock premium options and map the tire to the fitment. Use these September tire trends to steer merchandising and staff talk tracks.Build Reputation and TrustThink of your content as a storefront. Publish short explainers on tire differences, load ratings for overlanding, and delivery van rotations. Keep it plainspoken and specific. Show curiosity about AI tools or heading to SEMA. Frame them as ways to speed estimates, track wear, and reduce comebacks. Stick to clear explanations, consistent follow-through, and clean work to win reviews and repeat business.Take Action This Week on These September Tire TrendsAudit one supplier agreement after reading this article. Publish a two-minute ATV/UTV selection guide. Add an EV OE fitment page with service tie-ins. Pitch a starter fleet package with a written uptime promise. Use September tire trends as your checklist for the next 30 days.

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