17.6 million
Estimated total U.S. replacement commercial truck tire units that will be shipped during 2020, according to latest U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) report published on April 24. SOURCE: USTMA
48%
Average total sales from automotive service at independent tire dealerships.
4.5 million
SOURCE: MODERN TIRE DEALER’S JANUARY 2020 FACTS ISSUE.
Number of truck tires exported from Thailand to the U.S. last year – an increase of 87.5% from 2018. SOURCE: MODERN TIRE DEALER’S JANUARY 2020 FACTS ISSUE.
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COURTESY OF AKEBONO BRAKE CORP.
NumbersThatCount
Relevant statistics from an industry in constant motion
Average number of brake jobs tire dealers do per month. The average ticket price is $301.17, which generates $159,018 in annual sales with an average annual profit of $81,099. The average gross profit margin on brake/electrical sales is 51%. SOURCE: MODERN TIRE DEALER’S JANUARY 2020 FACTS ISSUE.
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7
Average number of service bays per outlet at independent tire dealerships.
Average number of tire brands sold per independent tire dealership. SOURCE: MODERN TIRE DEALER’S JANUARY 2020 FACTS ISSUE.
SOURCE: MODERN TIRE DEALER’S JANUARY 2020 FACTS ISSUE.
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MTD June 2020