History
Creating Customers for Life It all began in 1952, in a little western town called Prineville, Oregon, where an enterprising young man named Les Schwab started out with one small tire store. From the get-go, he recognized that anybody can sell tires: it was earning customer trust that takes more. Hometown Values Les' vision for his company was built on principles that still guide what we do. -Give honest advice on what's really needed. -Do the job right the first time. -Stand behind all you do. -Share in the success with employees. -Hundreds of Locations This service ethic is what's behind the growth Les Schwab Tire Centers has enjoyed over the course of more than 60 years. With over 450 locations, we're one of the largest independent tire dealers in the country. And we're like no other. We never lose sight of our core values. As Les used to say,