Discount Tire Makes Forbes Top 100 List
Tire and wheel retailer Discount Tire was among the top 100 companies on Forbes’ 2016 America’s Largest Private Companies list, ranking No. 99. The company jumped 10 spots from its No. 109 ranking in 2015. The list ranks companies based on annual revenue. Discount Tire was founded in 1960 in Ann Arbor, Mich., and currently
Discount Tire and Service Centers Opening Wildomar Location
Discount Tire and Service Centers is hosting a three-day event of deals and community fun during the grand opening celebration of its Wildomar, Calif., location on Aug. 26-28. “We’re beyond thrilled to open this store in Wildomar,” said Robert Ortega, director of operations. “Not only is it a great expansion opportunity for our company, but
Discount Tire and RMA Team up for National Tire Safety Week Education
Discount Tire, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and NASCAR’s Team Penske have once again teamed up to provide new efforts to educate drivers on proper tire care during National Tire Safety Week on May 29-June 4. In preparation for Memorial Day travel, Discount Tire and the RMA are encouraging drivers to do their “PART” with
Michelin, Discount Tire Make Harris Poll Brands of the Year
Michelin and Discount Tire were both named 2016 Harris Poll EquiTrend Brands of the Year. Discount Tire was named brand of the year in the “Auto Service Center” category, while Michelin was named the brand of the year in the “Tire” category. The annual EquiTrend Study, which is in its 28th year, surveys 97,120 U.S.
Synchrony Financial, Discount Tire Extend Credit Card Program Agreement
Discount Tire has entered into a multi-year renewal of CarCareONE, its consumer credit card program offered through Synchrony Financial. “The CarCareONE financing program is an essential tool for supporting our growth initiatives and an important part of our retail offering, giving customers payment options that enable them to buy the best tire for their needs
Discount Tire Recalls Certain Pathfinder SAT Tires
NHTSA announced Discount Tire is issuing a recall of certain Pathfinder SAT tires. The affected replacement light ruck tires may have been manufactured with an inner liner gauge that is lower than specified, which could cause tire tread separation and rapid air pressure loss, reported NHTSA. Recalled tires include: Pathfinder SAT size LT 245/75R17E1 121R
Mavis Discount Tire Announces STS Acquisition
Mavis Discount Tire has officially announced the acquisition of Bridgewater, N.J.–based Somerset Tire Service Inc. After multiple sources told Tire Review the news in July, Mavis’ official announcement confirms one of the single largest acquisitions. STS has 157 retail locations with 95 in New Jersey, 33 in Pennsylvania, 29 in New York and six wholesale
Fire Breaks Out Behind Discount Tire & Auto Service
According to local media, two semi trucks were found on fire behind a Discount Tire and Auto Service in West Louisville, Ky. Fire crews received a call about the fire around 1:45 a.m. and found the semis on fire at the scene. The semis were storing old tires and wheels. The fire did not spread
Mavis Discount Tire to Double Size with STS Acquisition
In what is certainly the single largest acquisition of its kind, Tire Review has learned from multiple sources that Millwood, N.Y.-based Mavis Discount Tire has purchased Somerset Tire Service Inc., based in Bridgewater, N.J. Somerset Tire, better known as STS Tire & Auto Centers, has 155 retail locations and seven wholesale centers, across New Jersey,
