Pete's Tire Barns buys New Haven Tire

Dec. 20, 2012

Pete’s Tire Barns Inc. has expanded into New Haven, Vt., with the acquistion of New Haven Tire Co.

“The combination of Pete’s Tire Barns and New Haven Tire will allow Pete’s to expand sales and service of farm, industrial, medium truck, lawn and garden, passenger and light truck markets that New Haven Tire has served so well in the northern Vermont and upstate New York regions,” says Peter Gerry, founder and president of Pete’s Tire Barns.

New Haven Manager Neil Allen will continue to manage the location. The store is located at 92 Hunt Road, New Haven, Vt.

In 2013, Pete’s Tire Barns will celebrate its 45th year in business. The company is made up of:

*  20 full-service locations throughout New England;

* a centrally located distribution center;

* two state-of-the-art Bandag retread facilities; and

* an online store.

It has a fleet of close to 100 service and delivery vehicles and employs more than 220 people.

Pete's Tire Barns is ranked 22nd on Modern Tire Dealer's "2012 Top 25 U.S. Commercial Tire Dealers" list.

For more information, visit www.petestire.com, or check out these links:

"Pete's Tire Barns acquires Quirk Tire's commercial business.

"Pete's Tire Barns opens 17th location."