Start a Tire Shop — The Complete 2026 Resource
Built by Vicrez — supplier to 16,500+ aftermarket installers across the U.S. Real numbers, real operator advice, no fluff. Whether you're opening a single-bay shop, scaling a mobile route, or buying an existing location, start here.
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How to Open a Tire Shop — The Complete 2026 Guide
A 14-step roadmap covering business structure, licensing, location, equipment, staffing, inventory, insurance, and marketing. Written for first-time owners.
Tire Shop Startup Cost Calculator (2026)
Interactive calculator. Pick your model (mobile, single-bay, multi-bay), state, and equipment tier — get a realistic cost range in 30 seconds.
Mobile Tire Business: The Lower-Capital Path In
Why mobile is the fastest-growing segment, what you actually need ($35K–$85K all-in), van + equipment setup, route planning, pricing models, and how to land your first commercial fleet account.
Wholesale Tires for Shops: How Pricing Actually Works
Dealer net pricing, Net-30 vs prepay, MOQ, drop-ship vs warehouse, and how to evaluate suppliers. Includes the Vicrez wholesale program breakdown.
Tire Shop Business Plan Template (Free, Lender-Ready)
SBA-style 9-section template built specifically for tire shops. Reference numbers for revenue, margin, opex, and break-even by business model.
By State
Licensing rules, sales tax, EPA tire disposal requirements, and average market data vary by state. Featured guides below — all 50 states rolling out through 2026.
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