Acquisitions, new locations, dealer conferences and company updates.
Merger
K&M Tire and Zurcher Tire announce strategic merger
Effective February 1, 2026, Zurcher Tire’s distribution centers will operate under the K&M Tire brand — creating a stronger, more unified network across the Midwest. “The Zurcher and Langhals/Gossard families have been partners since 1977, and this merger feels more like a family reunion,” said Zurcher CEO Mark Zurcher.
K&M began operating the Oak Park, Kalamazoo and Cadillac, MI and Hammond, IN warehouses on May 16, 2025, while partnering with Turbo as it grows its Lexani, Lionhart and RBP brands.
Acquisition
K&M Tire acquires K&W Tire, Inc.
The Lancaster-based distributor’s warehouses in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut joined K&M on September 7, 2024 — expanding our footprint in the Northeast.
Acquisition
K&M Tire acquires Midtown Tire of Rochester, NY
K&M began operating from the Rochester, NY warehouse on May 23, 2022, extending service across the New York market.
The Middletown, PA warehouse joined the K&M network, strengthening our position as one of the leading farm tire distributors in the U.S.
Events
K&M Tire focuses on “Driving Excellence” at Dealer Conference
Hundreds of dealers gathered in Schaumburg, IL for two days of education built entirely around the needs of independent business owners — plus the Mr. Tire/Big 3 Tire Top Shop Award.
Growth
Groundbreaking for the Beresford, SD distribution center
K&M purchased 17 acres in Beresford’s northwest industrial park to build a planned 150,000 sq. ft. facility.
Growth
New location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A 21,000 sq. ft. warehouse three miles from Lake Michigan to better serve the greater Milwaukee area and north to Green Bay.
About K&M Tire
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K&M Tire is a family-owned tire distributor with 50+ distribution centers located throughout the Great Plains, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and New England. Founded in 1970 in an Ohio farming community, the company employs more than 800 teammates and distributes more than 50 tire brands, including passenger, light truck, commercial truck, farm and other tire segments. K&M offers one of the industry’s leading associate dealer programs under the Mr. Tire & Big 3 Tire brands.