Abstract: A method of generating a tire recommendation includes receiving vehicle data and historical driving data of a user, retrieving, by a computer, a first set of tire names having associated vehicle fitment data that corresponds to the vehicle data, and selecting, by the computer, a first criteria based on the historical driving data. The method further includes identifying a final set of tire names, by identifying tire names in the first set of tire names that have associated tire performance data that meet the first criteria. The method also includes identifying, by the computer, a tire name from the final set of tire names having a highest associated sales history datum as a first tire recommendation, and displaying, by the computer, the first tire recommendation.

Abstract: An insert for a rack system includes at least a pair of front posts, a pair of rear posts, a plurality of front elongated crossbars extending between the pair of front posts, and a pair of rear elongated crossbars extending between the pair of rears posts. The insert comprises a pair of opposing side beams, each having a front, inverted stair-shaped abutment and a rear, inverted stair-shaped abutment. The insert further comprises a pair of elongated crossbeams extending between the opposing side beams. The insert can further be arranged such that each of the elongated crossbeams has a substantially rectangular cross section. The insert can further be arranged such that each of the elongated crossbeams is angled to receive a tread of a tire.

Abstract: A tire rack includes a base having a plurality of apertures in a bottom surface, and a plurality of posts extending from a top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of posts has a reduced diameter portion having dimensions corresponding to the apertures in the bottom surface of the base. The tire rack further includes a plurality of side bars. Each side bar extending between two of the plurality of posts, and each side bar having a plurality of apertures. The tire rack also has a plurality of crossbars. Each crossbar extends between two of the plurality of side bars, wherein each crossbar has a first end removably received in an aperture of a first side bar and a second end removably received in an aperture of a second side bar. The plurality of crossbars are configured to receive a plurality of tires in an upright position.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for evaluating an automotive service center's opportunities for retail tire sales and service, including projecting potential sales and generating other business information for creating a tire service center at an existing repair service center. The present invention may be utilized for service centers which are independent or part of a dealership. The dealership may include both new car sales, used car sales, and a service center.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for evaluating an automotive service center's opportunities for retail tire sales and service, including projecting potential sales and generating other business information for creating a tire service center at an existing repair service center. The present invention may be utilized for service centers which are independent or part of a dealership. The dealership may include both new car sales, used car sales, and a service center.

Abstract: A method of generating a tire recommendation includes receiving vehicle data and historical driving data of a user, retrieving, by a computer, a first set of tire names having associated vehicle fitment data that corresponds to the vehicle data, and selecting, by the computer, a first criteria based on the historical driving data. The method further includes identifying a final set of tire names, by identifying tire names in the first set of tire names that have associated tire performance data that meet the first criteria. The method also includes identifying, by the computer, a tire name from the final set of tire names having a highest associated sales history datum as a first tire recommendation, and displaying, by the computer, the first tire recommendation.

Abstract: A tire rack includes a base having a plurality of apertures in a bottom surface, and a plurality of posts extending from a top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of posts has a reduced diameter portion having dimensions corresponding to the apertures in the bottom surface of the base. The tire rack further includes a plurality of side bars. Each side bar extending between two of the plurality of posts, and each side bar having a plurality of apertures. The tire rack also has a plurality of crossbars. Each crossbar extends between two of the plurality of side bars, wherein each crossbar has a first end removably received in an aperture of a first side bar and a second end removably received in an aperture of a second side bar. The plurality of crossbars are configured to receive a plurality of tires in an upright position.