Born from a punctured ATV tire in Dave Auble’s garage in April 2018, GlueTread makes American-made repair kits for off-road tire sidewalls and other trail-stopping damage. The family-owned company, now run by friends and family from its headquarters in Hiram, Ohio, developed what it describes as the first external sidewall-repair solution and designs its products to keep drivers self-reliant while extending tire life.
31 IncorporatedFounded in 1961 by former Tech International employee Bob Cornell, 31 Incorporated manufactures tire repair materials and supplies, and has grown from its early beginnings into an internationally known company. Its primary manufacturing operation remains in rural Newcomerstown, Ohio, with a secondary operation in Shangyu City, Zhejiang, China.NEWCOMERSTOWN, OH
Mickey Thompson Tires & WheelsBorn on the track in 1963, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels designs and builds performance tires and wheels for automotive enthusiasts across street, strip and off-road driving. The brand traces its identity to Mickey Thompson’s record-setting work, including the first 35-inch truck tires for off-road use and innovations such as tread-on-the-sidewall traction. Based in Stow, Ohio, Mickey Thompson continues to develop products tested through motorsports and competition.STOW, OH
TireJectTireJect is a New York-based company known for developing liquid-rubber solutions that help drivers and equipment users deal with leaking or punctured tires. Its sealants use FAStec™ technology with aramid fibers and recycled rubber particles, and are made for applications ranging from everyday vehicles to off-road equipment and tubeless mountain bikes.LINDLEY, NY
Craft Tire IncFounded by Allen Craft in 1975, Craft Tire supplies used and repaired off-the-road tires while extending casing life through its Shrader Retreading division. After acquiring Shrader Retreading in 2003, the company grew to operate two retread plants and a five-truck service network covering 16 states. Its retreading operation uses the Marangoni-Mammuth system and also handles foam-filled and solid tires.UNIONTOWN, PA