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Falken Tire Corporate Office

Falken Tire began as Sumitomo Rubber Company in Japan in 1983. After opening offices in North America in 1991, the company began selling their tires under the Falken brand name.

Today, Falken Tire is known for their ultra high performance tires. These products are sold globally and are often used in racing. The company recently dissolved their longtime partnership with Goodyear, but purchased Goodyear’s Dunlop brand in 2016. In addition to passenger car tires, truck tires, and racing tires, the company also sells off road and 4X4 tires. Most stand alone locations are franchised.

Falken participates in numerous racing events, including the Le Mans and Formula One. The company was recently added as the Official Tire of the Major Baseball League. New Headquarters for the company were opened in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in 2012.

Falken Tire

Falken Tire began as Sumitomo Rubber Company in Japan in 1983. After opening offices in North America in 1991, the company began selling their tires under the Falken brand name.

Today, Falken Tire is known for their ultra high performance tires. These products are sold globally and are often used in racing. The company recently dissolved their longtime partnership with Goodyear, but purchased Goodyear’s Dunlop brand in 2016. In addition to passenger car tires, truck tires, and racing tires, the company also sells off road and 4X4 tires. Most stand alone locations are franchised.

Falken participates in numerous racing events, including the Le Mans and Formula One. The company was recently added as the Official Tire of the Major Baseball League. New Headquarters for the company were opened in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in 2012.

History

Tire Rack Corporate Office

Tire Rack was founded in 1979 in Indiana by Pete Veldman. The company sells automotive products via their website. Tire Rack began selling tires via a mail order catalog and a single store. The company began internet sales in 1995.

The company was one of the first online retailers of automotive equipment, such as tires, brakes, filters, tire storage products, and safety equipment. Tire Rack has distribution centers in 6 states, including their largest warehouse in Denver, Colorado, which claims 150,000 square feet of space. The company is also one of the few that will allow customers to pick up their orders directly from the warehouse.

Tire Rack tests every single tire they sell so customers can feel confident that they are getting accurate reviews and the correct tire for their application. The company has headquarters in South Bend, Indiana.

 

Tire Rack

Tire Rack was founded in 1979 in Indiana by Pete Veldman. The company sells automotive products via their website. Tire Rack began selling tires via a mail order catalog and a single store. The company began internet sales in 1995.

The company was one of the first online retailers of automotive equipment, such as tires, brakes, filters, tire storage products, and safety equipment. Tire Rack has distribution centers in 6 states, including their largest warehouse in Denver, Colorado, which claims 150,000 square feet of space. The company is also one of the few that will allow customers to pick up their orders directly from the warehouse.

Tire Rack tests every single tire they sell so customers can feel confident that they are getting accurate reviews and the correct tire for their application. The company has headquarters in South Bend, Indiana.

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Commercial Tire Corporate Office

Commercial Tire was founded in Boise, Idaho, in 1968 by current owner and CEO J.R. “Bob” Schwenkfelde. The company operates a  chain of tire and brake stores in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

The company is best known for tires, however, they also perform brake service, roadside assistance, and other diagnostic services, such as batteries and wheel alignments. The company provides tire replacement for almost every vehicle, including golf carts, high performance tires, lawn equipment, farm and agricultural tires, as well as fleet services.

Commercial Tire has headquarters in Meridian, Idaho, but the original store in Boise still operates daily. Bridgestone is the biggest selling tire, although the company offers other name brands, including Firestone, Yokohama, and Cooper tires.

 

Commercial Tire

Commercial Tire was founded in Boise, Idaho, in 1968 by current owner and CEO J.R. “Bob” Schwenkfelde. The company operates a  chain of tire and brake stores in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

The company is best known for tires, however, they also perform brake service, roadside assistance, and other diagnostic services, such as batteries and wheel alignments. The company provides tire replacement for almost every vehicle, including golf carts, high performance tires, lawn equipment, farm and agricultural tires, as well as fleet services.

Commercial Tire has headquarters in Meridian, Idaho, but the original store in Boise still operates daily. Bridgestone is the biggest selling tire, although the company offers other name brands, including Firestone, Yokohama, and Cooper tires.

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Michelin Tires Corporate Office

Michelin Tires was founded in 1889 in Cleremont-Ferrand, France. The company manufactures, designs, and distributes tires for almost every vehicle made, including the NASA space shuttles. The company began with bicycle tires and has given the world numerous inventions.

In 1946, the company completely changed the automotive industry by introducing a radial ply tire. This quickly became the most popular selling tire throughout Europe, although it took much, much longer for the US to warm up to this style of tire design. Michelin is the world’s largest tire manufacturer, running slightly ahead of Bridgestone.

Michelin Tires is one of the most recognized names around the world. In 2012, the company had annual revenue of $21.4 billion and more than 111,000 employees. In addition to tires, the company also produces travel guides, travel maps, and is a large supporter of racing around the world.

 

MIchelin Tires

Michelin Tires was founded in 1889 in Cleremont-Ferrand, France. The company manufactures, designs, and distributes tires for almost every vehicle made, including the NASA space shuttles. The company began with bicycle tires and has given the world numerous inventions.

In 1946, the company completely changed the automotive industry by introducing a radial ply tire. This quickly became the most popular selling tire throughout Europe, although it took much, much longer for the US to warm up to this style of tire design. Michelin is the world’s largest tire manufacturer, running slightly ahead of Bridgestone.

Michelin Tires is one of the most recognized names around the world. In 2012, the company had annual revenue of $21.4 billion and more than 111,000 employees. In addition to tires, the company also produces travel guides, travel maps, and is a large supporter of racing around the world.

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Big O Tires Corporate Office

Founded in 1962, Big O Tires was originally a part of OK Tires. Big O Tires is the second-largest franchiser of retail tire stores in North America. The company has more than 400 locations in 19 states.

The company was acquired by TBC Retail Group in 1996. TBC Retail Group was then acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America in 2005. Sumitomo is one of the world’s largest producers of consumer goods, including tires.

Big O Tires was part of a landmark decision in a lawsuit against GoodYear Tires over their use of the word “BigFoot Tires.” Goodyear lost the decision and Big O Tires was originally awarded $19.6 million, although this amount was later reduced in an appeal decision.

Big O Tires had annual revenue in 2014 of $1.6 billion.

In February 2023, Big O Tires took the #1 spot on the Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise list.

Big O Tires maintains a corporate office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Big O Tires

Founded in 1962, Big O Tires was originally a part of OK Tires. Big O Tires is the second-largest franchiser of retail tire stores in North America. The company has more than 400 locations in 19 states.

History

The company was acquired by TBC Retail Group in 1996. TBC Retail Group was then acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America in 2005. Sumitomo is one of the world’s largest producers of consumer goods, including tires.

Big O Tires was part of a landmark decision in a lawsuit against GoodYear Tires over their use of the word “BigFoot Tires.” Goodyear lost the decision and Big O Tires was originally awarded $19.6 million, although this amount was later reduced in an appeal decision.

Big O Tires had annual revenue in 2014 of $1.6 billion.

In February 2023, Big O Tires took the #1 spot on the Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise list.

Big O Tires maintains a corporate office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.