Automotive Insights | Consolidation Trends in the European Tire Aftermarket
Originally published by Automotive Insights Magazine on December 4, 2025.
Manufacturers and wholesalers are pushing a wave of consolidation in the European tire sector, motivated by the non-cyclical market driven by growing vehicle fleets, mileage and price trends. Patrick von Herz, Managing Director in Lincoln’s automotive & mobility technology team, shared his insights on Der Automotive Insights podcast.
As the tire value chain continues to digitize and cross-border economies of scale become increasingly important, Patrick argues that pan-European market leaders who can achieve greater market coverage through economies of scale will benefit the most.
Listen to the full podcast episode to hear Patrick’s analysis of the European tire sector and outlook for the coming quarters.
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Lincoln International’s European automotive & mobility technology experts share insights into the consolidation trends in the European tire aftermarket.
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