Bruce Halle, Discount Tire Founder, Dies
Discount Tire Founder Bruce Halle, known for creating the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, died Thursday.
Discount Tire to Build New Store in Bristol, Va.
Discount Tire continues an ongoing expansion with a new store location in Bristol, Va.
Discount Tire Extends Penske Sponsorship
Team Penske and Discount Tire have announced that beginning in 2018, Discount Tire will sponsor Team Penske in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS).
Discount Tire Opens First Location in Alabama
The country’s largest independent tire dealer, Discount Tire, has opened its first store in Alabama to meet demand in the state. Located in Madison at 8042 Highway 72 West, the store marks the 11th state for new business and the 34th state that Discount Tire serves.
Discount Tire Expands into Pennsylvania
Discount Tire, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has announced plans to grow its neighborhood retail store footprint into Pennsylvania. Known as the largest independent tire and wheel retailer in the country, Discount Tire has expanded into 10 new states since 2013, including a significant recent investment in new locations in Virginia.
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
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
Discount Tire Passes the Torch to New CEO
Discount Tire named Michael Zuieback CEO, effective Jan. 12. Zuieback previously served as Discount Tire’s president. Zuieback will succeed outgoing CEO Tom Englert who will remain an advisor to the CEO. Zuieback has been with Discount Tire for 14 years, first acting as the executive vice president of strategic planning before becoming the company’s president.
Discount Tire Opens 900th Location
Arizona-based Discount Tire has opened its 900th store in Cedar Falls, Iowa. “As we continue our expansion in the Heartland region our main focus is seeking opportunities to serve communities like Cedar Falls,” said Bill Wendell, regional vice president for Discount Tire. Discount Tire was founded 54 years ago by Bruce Halle. Today the company
Discount Tire Adds to Iowa Footprint
Discount Tire opened its first tire store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Oct. 13. The opening also marks the fourth Discount Tire store within the state. The 7,373-square-foot store will initially operate with 10 employees and add additional positions as it grows. “Providing a needed service for tires in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is what makes
Install Two New Tires on The Rear Axle
The question, “Where do I mount two new tires on a vehicle?” comes up often. The tire industry strongly recommends putting the two new tires on the rear. In a November 2010 article titled “Always Install Two New Tires on the Rear Axle,” Tire Review wrote: “A loss of traction on a rear axle causes