Tire brand definitions

Tire maker's flag brand:

Manufacturer's leading brand, often the company's name, such as Goodyear or Michelin.

Associate or ``house'' brand:

Manufacturer-owned, other than a company's flag brand, such as Mastercraft, Lee, etc.

Private brand:

Owned, marketed by a company other than the tire maker, such as National.

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