Tires Plus Total Care

Tires Plus Total Car Care is a U.S.-based automotive service and tire retail chain that provides tires, maintenance, and light repair services to everyday drivers through a network of branded service centers across multiple states. The company operates under the broader Bridgestone Retail Operations portfolio, positioning it alongside other national auto service banners while maintaining its own consumer-facing identity and store experience. Its locations typically pair a full tire selection with core services such as oil changes, alignments, brake work, batteries, and routine inspections that support ongoing vehicle reliability.

The brand traces its roots to the early 1970s; sources cite 1972 as the founding year, when the first Tires Plus-branded operations began focusing on affordable tire offerings combined with service support. Over subsequent decades, the chain grew into a regional and then multi‑state platform before being brought under Bridgestone’s ownership, giving it access to a wider product portfolio and corporate infrastructure. That transition allowed the company to expand its presence and integrate with a larger retail and supply chain ecosystem while continuing to trade as Tires Plus Total Car Care at the store level.

Today, Tires Plus Total Car Care operates several hundred locations across more than twenty states, with a concentration in the Midwest, Southeast, and select other markets, using a neighborhood service-center format typically located in retail corridors and auto-oriented trade areas. As of late 2025, published figures reference more than 500 retail tire and automotive repair facilities across 22 states for the Tires Plus brand, reflecting a mature but still actively managed footprint. The stores generally occupy freestanding or end-cap sites with dedicated service bays, making them compatible with a range of suburban and secondary urban locations.

The company’s growth posture is oriented around disciplined infill and selective new-unit development rather than rapid greenfield expansion, leveraging existing brand awareness in core markets while evaluating opportunities in adjacent trade areas. From a commercial real estate perspective, Tires Plus Total Car Care brings a recognizable automotive-service covenant backed by a major tire manufacturer’s retail arm, a traffic-generating, needs-based use category, and a site format that can anchor or complement daily-needs centers. Landlords and brokers evaluating the brand typically focus on access, visibility, and compatible automotive co‑tenancy rather than strict demographic or lifestyle segmentation. While detailed prototype and site criteria are managed internally, the chain’s established scale and integration into a larger corporate platform make it a relevant consideration for owners of auto-oriented retail real estate in its active regions.