Tires aren’t something the average person thinks about on a daily basis, but they are a vital automotive component. They’re also a wear and tear item, meaning they need routine replacement. Today’s consumer is faced with plenty of options when it comes to both replacement tires and the repair shops that do the replacement work, and this report will examine both.

As defined by this report, the replacement tire market are those sold for passenger cars and light trucks, including all subcompact, compact, midsized, or full-sized sedans, hatchbacks, or convertibles; compact, midsized, or full-sized truck-based SUVs; compact, midsized, or full-sized car-based crossovers; minivans or MPVs (multi-purpose vehicle); compact, midsized, or full-sized pickup trucks or vans; any type of hybrid electric, electric, or alternatively fueled vehicle; any type of luxury vehicle; any type of classic car; or any variation above, so long as it’s for noncommercial use.

This report excludes the following:

• Rims and wheels

• Used and retreaded tires

• Tires sold for public service vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and non-travel-related vehicles including race cars, go-carts, buses, planes, trailers, golf carts, commercial hauling trucks and vans, and building construction vehicles.