Modern Tire Dealer Inc.

What Modern Tire Dealer Inc. does

Modern Tire Dealer is a for-profit private media brand providing news, research, and market analysis for independent tire dealers. Its available profile lists Akron, United States, 1-10 employees, and https://mtdealer.com as its website; it does not disclose ownership, audience size, product details, or monetization mechanics.

The dataset also contains detailed operating records for KMJ TIRE, a Calgary tire retailer and service business, rather than Modern Tire Dealer. Those records are not used to characterize Modern Tire Dealer's products, strategy, customer base, or financial profile.

Name

Modern Tire Dealer Inc.

Legal name

KMJ TIRE INC.

Website

https://mtdealer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Modern Tire Dealer is a private business media brand providing news, research, and market analysis to independent tire dealers; its profile lists Akron, United States, 1-10 employees, and mtdealer.com.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tire Retail and Automotive Services

NAICS

Tire Dealers (441340)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Tire Sales & Installation (Consumer) (TLAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial/Fleet Tire Sales & Service (Truck/Bus/OTR) (TLAKADAB), Mobile Tire Service & Emergency Roadside (On-Site) (TLAKADAC), Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD), Specialty Tires (OTR, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Aviation, Marine) (TLAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Tire retail sales
• Tire installation services
• Mobile tire service
• Fleet tire management
• Commercial tire service

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tire Sales (Retail): Revenue generated from the sale of new tires across multiple categories including passenger vehicle tires, commercial truck tires, agricultural/farm tires, and industrial equipment tires. Offers tires from 15+ major brands including Michelin, Bridgestone, Toyo, Falken, Pirelli, BFGoodrich, Firestone, Hankook, Yokohama, Goodyear, Continental, Cooper, Kumho, and Nexen. Both budget and premium tire options available.
2. Tire Service Labor: Revenue from tire installation, wheel balancing, tire rotation, tire repair, seasonal tire changeovers, and alignment services performed at the shop or mobile locations.
3. Commercial/Fleet Tire Management: Comprehensive fleet tire management services including yard checks, bi-weekly/monthly tire reports, tire-retread services, loyalty programs, and flexible payment terms for commercial clients.
4. Tire Financing Referral: Referral partnership with autologiQ for tire financing services. KMJ Tire facilitates financing for customers and autologiQ handles the financing terms and approval.
5. Oil Change Services: Engine oil and filter change services for all vehicle types with complimentary tire rotation included.
6. Emergency Roadside Services: 24/7 roadside assistance including battery boosting, car lockout, and fuel delivery services.
7. Tire Studding: Tire studding service starting at $30 per tire for enhanced winter traction on ice and packed snow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Modern Tire Dealer Inc. operates a Calgary-based tire retail and service business selling 15+ tire brands across multiple categories (winter, all-season, all-weather, performance, off-road, EV, commercial). The business provides tire installation, repair, balancing, studding, mobile on-site service, fleet management, agricultural/industrial tire service, oil changes, and tire financing from a physical shop location and an online tire e-commerce platform.

Product overview

KMJ TIRE is a Calgary-based tire retail and automotive service company operating as a single-location business with a comprehensive tire shop. The company offers a unified product-service model centered on its online tire sales platform integrated with full-service installation capabilities. The core product is the online tire e-commerce shop (https://calgaryrimandtire.ca/shop-all-tires-in-calgary) selling 15+ premium tire brands including Michelin, Toyo, Bridgestone, Falken, Firestone, BFGoodrich, Pirelli, Hankook, Goodyear, Continental, Cooper, Yokohama, and specialty EV tires. Tire categories span Winter, All-Season, All-Weather, Performance, Off-Road/ Truck, and Commercial tires. The product portfolio is supported by complementary service offerings including Mobile Tire Service (24/7 roadside assistance within 60+ km radius), Seasonal Tire Changes, Tire Repair, Wheel Balancing, Tire Studding, Roadside Emergency Services (battery boosting, lockout, fuel delivery), Commercial Tire Services (semi trucks, forklifts, skid steers), Fleet Management Services (yard checks, reports, retread), Farm & Agricultural Tire Services (tractors, loaders, OTR), and Oil Change Services. A financing program through autologiQ enables customer payment plans. All services include free tire installation with 4-tire online purchases. The company holds AMVIC (Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council) licensing and TIA (Tire Industry Association) certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Tire Service 24/7 on-site mobile tire installation, repair, and roadside assistance delivered to the customer's location within a 60+ km radius of Calgary for individual vehicle owners and commercial operators.
• Seasonal Tire Change Service Removal, storage, and installation of seasonal tire sets (summer/winter) for individual drivers preparing vehicles for changing weather conditions.
• Tire Repair Services Diagnostic and repair services for punctured, damaged, or leaking tires including patching and plug repairs to extend tire life.
• Wheel Balancing Computer spin balancing of wheels and tires to eliminate vibration and ensure even tread wear after tire installation.
• Tire Studding Service Stud installation service for winter tires, priced at $30 per tire, providing enhanced ice traction for Canadian winter conditions.
• Roadside Emergency Tire Service 24/7 emergency mobile dispatch for flat tires, blowouts, and roadside tire failures within the Calgary service area.
• Commercial Tire Services Tire supply, installation, repair, and account management programs for commercial trucking and business fleets, including flexible payment terms and dedicated commercial account managers.
• Fleet Tire Management End-to-end fleet tire management including scheduled yard checks, tire lifecycle reporting, replacement recommendations, and loyalty pricing for commercial fleet operators.
• Farm and Agricultural Tire Services Specialized agricultural and OTR tire supply, installation, calcium fill, and foam fill services for farm equipment, tractors, and heavy machinery.
• Oil Change Service Conventional and synthetic oil change services bundled with complimentary tire rotation, tire pressure checks, and under-hood inspections.
• Tire Financing Program Tire financing program delivered through a partnership with autologiQ, offering monthly payment plans up to 36 months based on vehicle value and customer credit profile.
• KMJ TIRE Online Tire Shop E-commerce platform allowing customers to browse and purchase tires by vehicle, brand, or category online with free installation included on every online tire order.
• Winter Tires Winter-rated tire category designed for snow, ice, and sub-freezing road conditions in Alberta; available in studable and non-studable variants.
• All-Season Tires All-season tire category designed for year-round use in moderate climates, balancing dry, wet, and light winter performance.
• All-Weather Tires All-weather tire category carrying the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) severe winter rating, suitable for year-round use including harsh winter conditions.
• Performance Tires Performance tire category for sports cars, sedans, and high-speed driving, featuring enhanced cornering, braking, and handling characteristics.
• Off-Road and Truck Tires Off-road and truck tire category built for pickup trucks and SUVs requiring all-terrain traction, load capacity, and durability.
• EV Tires EV-specific tire category engineered for the weight, torque, and low rolling resistance requirements of battery-electric vehicles.
• Michelin Tires Michelin brand tire lineup including Defender, CrossClimate, Pilot Sport, X-Ice Snow, and Premier lines for passenger, performance, and winter applications.
• Toyo Tires Toyo brand tire lineup including Open Country A/T III, Observe GSi-6, and Celsius lines covering all-terrain, winter, and all-weather segments.
• Bridgestone Tires Bridgestone brand tire lineup including Blizzak winter, Potenza performance, and Dueler light truck/SUV lines.
• Falken Tires Falken brand tire lineup including Wildpeak all-terrain, Azenis performance, and Eurowinter lines.
• BFGoodrich Tires BFGoodrich brand tire lineup including All-Terrain T/A KO2 and Advantage Control passenger lines.
• Pirelli Tires Pirelli brand tire lineup including Scorpion SUV/light truck, Cinturato passenger, and P Zero ultra-high-performance lines.
• Firestone Tires Firestone brand tire lineup including Destination light truck, WeatherGrip all-weather, and Champion passenger lines.
• Hankook Tires Hankook brand tire lineup including Dynapro light truck, Kinergy passenger, and Winter i*Pike winter lines.
• Goodyear Tires Goodyear brand tire lineup including Wrangler light truck, Assurance passenger, and Ultra Grip winter lines.
• Continental Tires Continental brand tire lineup including ExtremeContact performance, CrossContact SUV/light truck, and VikingContact winter lines.
• Cooper Tires Cooper brand tire lineup including Discoverer light truck, Evolution passenger, and WeatherMaster all-weather lines.
• Yokohama Tires Yokohama brand tire lineup including Geolandar SUV/light truck, Advan performance, and iceGUARD winter lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Properly inflated tires can improve fuel efficiency by up to 3%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• autologiQcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial technology partnership for tire financing services. KMJ Tire refers customers to autologiQ for vehicle-value-based financing with 36-month repayment terms. AutologiQ handles the financing terms, approval decisions, and payment processing. KMJ Tire facilitates the customer relationship on the tire side while autologiQ manages the financial transaction.
• AMVIC (Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council)minorOthersRegulatory licensing and compliance. KMJ Tire holds an Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) license which certifies compliance with industry standards for professionalism, ethical business practices, and customer service in the automotive industry.
• TIA (Tire Industry Association)minorOthersProfessional certification organization. KMJ Tire staff are TIA certified, demonstrating competence and professionalism standards in the tire industry through proper training.
• Tire Brand ManufacturerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKMJ Tire is an authorized reseller of 15+ major tire brands including Michelin, Pirelli, Toyo, BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Falken, Firestone, Hankook, Yokohama, Goodyear, Continental, Cooper, Kumho, Nexen, and others. The company carries extensive inventory across budget and premium segments.

Scale indicators7 records

Regional players

• Les Schwab Tire Centers: US Western-focused tire retailer with strong multi-brand retail, fleet, and ag/OTR service model. Highly analogous operating playbook to KMJ but geographically restricted to the United States.

Broad incumbents

• Bridgestone Canada (Retail / Tire Plus style): Tire manufacturer operating branded retail and fleet service channels in Canada. Competes with KMJ on branded retail and commercial/fleet tires while also supplying KMJ's inventory.
• Canadian Tire (Auto Service): Mass Canadian retailer with in-store automotive service centres that sell and install major tire brands. Competes with KMJ for consumer tire and basic maintenance business but does not focus on fleet/ag/mobile.
• Pep Boys: Multi-service auto care chain offering tires, alignment, oil change, and roadside-style services. Comparable breadth of consumer auto services but at much larger scale and US-focused.
• NAPA Auto Parts (Canada): Large automotive parts distributor and affiliate service network. Adjacent competitor for tires, parts, and light mechanical work across Canada, including in the Calgary trade area.
• Goodyear Canada (Retail / Just Tires network): Major tire manufacturer with branded retail/service network in Canada. Represents both a supplier and a direct competitor to multi-brand dealers like KMJ.
• Costco Tire Centres: Warehouse-club tire retail with installation across major Canadian cities. Competes aggressively on tire pricing and broad brand selection, but lacks mobile, ag, and fleet specialization.

Direct peers

• Fountain Tire: Western Canada-focused tire and automotive service retailer with strong presence in Alberta. Closely comparable multi-brand retail, light mechanical, fleet, and ag/industrial service offering.
• OK Tire: Canadian dealer-owned cooperative of independent tire and auto service stores. Closely comparable multi-brand retail tire model serving consumer, commercial, and ag customers across Canada.
• Kal Tire: Canada's largest Canadian-owned tire dealer and retreader with retail stores across Western Canada including Calgary. Directly comparable multi-brand retail tire and service model with fleet and ag/OTR capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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