ATD to Supply GM Dealers

(Akron/Tire Review) American Tire Distributors (ATD), the largest independent retailer in the US, has entered into a contract to supply tyres directly to some 3,700 General Motors brand auto dealers in the US.

ATD plans to provide an array of major brand passenger and light truck/SUV tyres to Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer, Saab and GMC Truck dealers under the new agreement.

ATD, which has 71 distribution centres across most of the US, would be the primary replacement tyre supplier to GM dealers, according to the agreement, but reportedly will not actively solicit business from the car dealers. Reports also say that ATD is looking at developing similar deals with other vehicle manufacturers.