Tires

Car-X Tire and Auto Corporate Office

Car-X was founded in 1971 by a group of muffler shop owners who wanted to do more with their businesses. No longer a muffler and exhaust repair location, Car-X does almost every type of auto repair you can think of- from head gasket replacement to brakes.

There are currently 160 franchised locations in 5 states.

In 2015, Monro Muffler purchased the Car-X trade name and franchise rights to 146 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Texas.

Monro began expanding the Car-X name by adding additional locations.

In February 2023, Car-X was named in a lawsuit stating that the company harassed and discriminated against female employees.

Car-X has expanded its presence in Iowa by adding 8 new locations in the state in the past few years.

Car-X Tire and Auto maintains a corporate office in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Car-X Tire and Auto

There are currently 160 franchised locations in 5 states.

In 2015, Monro Muffler purchased the Car-X trade name and franchise rights to 146 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Texas.

History

Monro began expanding the Car-X name by adding additional locations.

In February 2023, Car-X was named in a lawsuit stating that the company harassed and discriminated against female employees.

Car-X has expanded its presence in Iowa by adding 8 new locations in the state in the past few years.

Car-X Tire and Auto maintains a corporate office in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Tires Plus Corporate Office

Tires Plus Total Car Care, frequently called Tires Plus, was founded in 1976 by Tom Gegax and Donald Gullet, both former Shell Oil company executives.

Tires Plus sells a variety of tire brands, performs oil changes, offers rims and wheels, as well as performing most types of basic automotive maintenance and repairs.

In 2001, Bridgestone acquired Tires Plus for an undisclosed amount.

As of 2022, the company has more than 400 locations across the nation.

In January 2023, Tires Plus opened its fourth location in Clearwater, Florida.

Tires Plus has its own credit card to assist customers with larger purchases.

Bridgestone now owns more than 2,200 locations overall, making it one of the country’s largest tire dealers.

Tires Plus maintains a corporate office in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Tires Plus Total Car Care

Tires Plus Total Car Care, frequently called Tires Plus, was founded in 1976 by Tom Gegax and Donald Gullet, both former Shell Oil company executives.

Tires Plus sells a variety of tire brands, performs oil changes, offers rims and wheels, as well as performing most types of basic automotive maintenance and repairs.

In 2001, Bridgestone acquired Tires Plus for an undisclosed amount.

History

As of 2022, the company has more than 400 locations across the nation.

In January 2023, Tires Plus opened its fourth location in Clearwater, Florida.

Tires Plus has its own credit card to assist customers with larger purchases.

Bridgestone now owns more than 2,200 locations overall, making it one of the country’s largest tire dealers.

Tires Plus maintains a corporate office in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Mavis Discount Tire Corporate Office

Victor and Marion Sobaro founded Mavis Discount Tire in 1972 but it has roots in a bicycle repair shop operated by Victor back in 1949.

When a customer came by asking if Victor could repair a car tire, he gave it a try and was successful. Word spread and before long, customers were asking to buy tires when a tire could not be repaired.

In 1965, Marion suggested that the name of the company be changed to “Vic the Tire King”.

After expanding during the 60s, Victor and Marion wanted a more professional-sounding name. Combing both Marion’s and Victor’s names, Mavis Tire was born.

The company is a multi-brand tire dealer, offering other types of auto maintenance and repair services as well.

In February 2018, the Sobrano family sold the company to Express Oil Change and Tire for an undisclosed amount.

In August 2022, the company acquired Jack Williams Tire and Auto.

Mavis Discount Tire maintains a corporate office in Millwood, New York.

Mavis Discount Tire

Victor and Marion Sobaro founded Mavis Discount Tire in 1972 but it has roots in a bicycle repair shop operated by Victor back in 1949.

In 1965, Marion suggested that the name of the company be changed to “Vic the Tire King”.

History

After expanding during the 60s, Victor and Marion wanted a more professional-sounding name. Combing both Marion’s and Victor’s names, Mavis Tire was born.

The company is a multi-brand tire dealer, offering other types of auto maintenance and repair services as well.

In February 2018, the Sobrano family sold the company to Express Oil Change and Tire for an undisclosed amount.

In August 2022, the company acquired Jack Williams Tire and Auto.

Mavis Discount Tire maintains a corporate office in Millwood, New York.

Courtesy Tire Corporate Office

Courtesy Tire was founded in 1968 by Eric Sizemore. The company operates a tire sales and service company in Western Washington state.

Family-owned and operated, Courtesty Tire sells a wide range of tire brands and specializes in Bridgestone tires.

In 2015, the company was awarded Top Tire Store in Western Washington for its impeccable service.

In addition to tire sales, Courtesy Tires also does automotive repair including brakes, steering, suspension, air conditioning, cooling, and exhaust systems.

Courtesy Tire maintains a corporate office in Seattle, Washington, where they’ve been located for nearly 60 years.

Courtesy Tire

Courtesy Tire was founded in 1968 by Eric Sizemore. The company operates a tire sales and service company in Western Washington state.

Family-owned and operated, Courtesty Tire sells a wide range of tire brands and specializes in Bridgestone tires.

In 2015, the company was awarded Top Tire Store in Western Washington for its impeccable service.

History

In addition to tire sales, Courtesy Tires also does automotive repair including brakes, steering, suspension, air conditioning, cooling, and exhaust systems.

Courtesy Tire maintains a corporate office in Seattle, Washington, where they’ve been located for nearly 60 years.

Belle Tire Corporate Office

Belle Tire was founded in 1921 by Sam Waze. He named the tire shop after his wife, Belle. The first location was in Detroit, Michigan. Originally selling tire inner tubes and tires, the company now also performs oil changes, brake repair, battery service, and glass replacement.

The company grows mainly through acquisition, including TireMan, and Sears, The company operates 133 locations in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.