Tire Discounters Offering Complimentary Tire Inspections for Teenage Drivers
The Road Ready Foundation has partnered with family-owned and -operated tire and service provider Tire Discounters to offer complimentary tire inspections for young drivers. The Tire Discounters staff will conduct a free multipoint inspection covering air pressure, tread depth, and tire age and inform drivers of any necessary services.
“Tire Discounters is proud to be Road Ready Foundation’s trusted partner for free tire safety checks,” says Jamie Ward, president and CEO of Tire Discounters. “Driving on properly maintained tires prevents accidents and saves lives.”
Tire safety is a cause close to Road Ready Foundation founder Alex Bebiak’s heart, as he lost his 19-year-old son Jackson in a car accident caused by driving on tires with insufficient tread. The foundation has helped the family work through their grief by assisting others to prevent the same tragedy.
“Tire maintenance is a topic that does not receive the same emphasis as other driving safety initiatives, but it is still so important for drivers of all ages because it’s a factor that every driver can control,” says Bebiak.
The Road Ready Foundation has implemented educational programs for teens that utilize the three “I’s” of tire maintenance: Inspect the Tread, Inflate/Check Tire Pressure, and Identify Damage and Wear.
“By focusing on teenage drivers, we give them a strong foundation to be safe and responsible as they gain experience on the road,” says Bebiak. “Tire Discounters has a growing presence in the Atlanta area and a commitment to doing the right thing for their customers, which makes them an ideal partner for drivers looking to verify the condition of their tires.”
Drivers of any age can visit one of Tire Discounters’ 28 locations in Georgia to take advantage of a free tire inspection.
“We at Tire Discounters were moved by Jackson’s story and the Road Ready Foundation’s advocacy efforts to ensure that our customers were driving on safe tires,” says Ward. “My mission is to ensure drivers of all ages are educated on how tire wear dramatically impacts stopping distance.”
About Road Ready Foundation
On Feb. 10, 2023, the Bebiak family and community experienced an unimaginable loss after a tragic car accident. Nineteen-year-old Jackson Bebiak was a passenger in the car and wearing a seatbelt. Although the driver was traveling under the speed limit, given the inclement weather that day, the vehicle hydroplaned and collided with an 18-wheeler. The police report indicated that the cause of the hydroplaning and overall accident was due to highly worn tires with insufficient tread. In response to this tragedy, Jackson’s father Alex Bebiak created the Road Ready Foundation to educate the community on the importance of tire safety. Through education and tire-specific programs and initiatives, the goal is for more drivers to make informed tire care and maintenance decisions. For more information, visit roadreadyfoundation.org and follow Road Ready Foundation on Instagram, X, LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Tire Discounters
Tire Discounters was founded by Chip Wood in 1976 in a small gas station on Cincinnati’s east side and is still family-owned and operated. Wood remains the sole owner and company chairman but has been smoothly transitioning to the second generation of leadership over the past several years. President Jamie Ward, a valued employee for more than 25 years, is now the driving force in the company day-to-day, working closely with Wood’s children, Anna, Steven, and Evan, to help them learn the business from the ground up. Tire Discounters is the nation’s largest, 100% family-owned and operated independent tire provider and growing rapidly.
The downtown Cincinnati-based company leads in providing unique and innovative customer benefits designed to make tires last longer and maximize a vehicle’s overall performance. Tire Discounters’ ASE-certified technicians provide routine automotive repair and factory-scheduled maintenance.
Tire Discounters currently employs more than 2,000 people in over 200 locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Virginia. It also operates distribution centers in Sharonville, Ohio, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and Atlanta. The Tire Discounters family of businesses includes Butler Tires, Chip’s Auto Glass, Carriage House Car Wash, Performance Discounters, Leete Tire, and Mudder Trucker. For more information, visit tirediscounters.com.
