Big O Tires
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive service |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Fate | Acquired by TBC Corporation in 1996 |
| Headquarters | Palm Beach Gardens , United States |
Area served | Western and Midwestern United States, 23 states total |
| Products | Tires, automotive maintenance and repair services |
| Owner | TBC Corporation |
| Parent | TBC Corporation |
| Website | www |
Big O Tires, LLC. is a tire and automotive service provider based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. As one of the largest tire retail franchisors in North America, Big O Tires operates over 450 independently owned outlets across 23 states, primarily serving regions in the Western and Midwestern United States. Since 1996, it has functioned as a wholly owned subsidiary of TBC Corporation.
All Big O Tires locations stock both the company's private label tires and prominent national brands. Beyond tire sales and services including wheel installations and alignments, Big O Tires also offers comprehensive vehicle maintenance such as oil and filter replacements, battery installation, brake repairs, as well as suspension and steering system services.
History
Established in 1962 following its separation from OK Tires, the company initially headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. TBC Corporation acquired Big O Tires in 1996; TBC also owns other tire service brands like Tire Kingdom and NTB. In 2006, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas purchased TBC. Later, in 2018, Michelin North America Inc. partnered with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas to form a 50–50 joint venture combining their North American replacement tire distribution and related service operations. Despite these changes, Big O Tires continues as a fully owned subsidiary under TBC Corporation.
In 1977, Big O Tires was awarded $19.6 million from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in litigation concerning the use of the "bigfoot" tire name. This amount represented a quarter of Goodyear’s advertising expenditures within Big O’s operating states at that time. The initial award was subsequently reduced on appeal and ultimately resolved through an out-of-court settlement.
Services Provided
- Nationwide warranty coverage on services
- Expert care from ASE-certified professionals
- Tire maintenance and repair solutions
- Oil changes, lubrication, and filter replacement
- Scheduled maintenance offerings
- Battery services
- Brake system repairs and replacements
- Wheel alignment services
- Suspension and steering system care
References
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- Articles with short description
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- TBC Corporation
- American companies established in 1962
- Retail companies established in 1962
- 1996 mergers and acquisitions
- Automotive part retailers of the United States
- Automotive repair shops of the United States
- Companies based in Palm Beach County, Florida
- Franchises