Tires

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.

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.

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.

The company settled a racial discrimination lawsuit for $55,000 in September 2019 after a former employee was fired 48 hours after reporting the manager of a Port Huron location.

The company ran into trouble with county zoning laws when they erected a 60-foot tall flagpole in front of one of their newest locations. Belle Tire executives are negotiating with county officials.

In September 2020, Home Depot and Belle Tire in the state of Michigan were fined for not following proper COVID prevention measures, such as face masks.

Headquarters for Belle Tire are located in Allen Park, Michigan.

Action Gator Tire Corporate Office

Action Gator Tire was founded in 1964 in Winter Park, Florida. The company operates a chain of tire and automotive repair locations in the state of Florida.

The company is perhaps best known for tires as it originally began as a Good Year tire location. Today, the company does much more than tire replacement, including wheel balance, shocks and struts, computerized engine analysis, heating and air conditioning, batteries, belts and hose inspection, cooling system and transmission maintenance, emissions testing, tire repair, disc brake, and scheduled maintenance services.

Action Gator Tire has 12 locations in Central and South Florida, with headquarters now located in Orlando, Florida. The company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Mr. Tire Corporate Office

Mr. Tire was founded in 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland by Joseph Tomarchio Sr. The company operates a chain of tire stores in the US.

The company was one of the first tire stores to offer all-inclusive pricing. Most tire dealers only advertise the price of the tire, then add on tax, balancing, mounting, etc. All inclusive pricing enticed customers who wanted to know the full cost up front. The company has 115 locations in 5 states. The Better Business Bureau gives Mr. Tire an A+ rating.

As of 2004, the company operates as a subsidiary of Monro Muffler and Brake, Inc. Headquarters for the company are now located in Rochester, New York.

Consumer Reports surveyed members regarding tire sales and overall satisfaction and published this report in August 2019. Mr. Tire ranked near the bottom of the list.