FAQs
Les Schwab carries a full line of tires for every vehicle, type of driver, and budget. Those include some of the biggest and best-rated tire brands anywhere, like Continental, Caldera, Cooper, Dean, Falken, Hankook, Maxxis, Mazama, Pirelli, Toyo, and Vredestein.
Does Les Schwab work on suspension? ›
Whether you need to replace aging shocks or struts, or want to modify your suspension, we have trained experts ready to help.
Does Les Schwab give a military discount? ›
“We want to show our appreciation for what they do.” As a matter of fact, the Timnath Les Schwab offers a discount for Military and First Responders.
Who owns Les Schwab? ›
In September 2020, CEO Jack Cuniff announced that the company would be sold to a San Francisco investment fund. The sale, to Meritage Group LP, was finalized in November 2020. As of 2024, the chain is constructing a location in Williston, North Dakota - which will be their first in the state.
Why did Les Schwab stop carrying Toyo tires? ›
It simply means the Oregon-grown dealer, the fifth-largest independent tire dealer in the U.S. with 421 stores, no longer has the exclusive rights to sell Toyo passenger and light truck tires in those states. “We will continue to sell tires to Les Schwab,” Gaetz said in an interview with Modern Tire Dealer.
Where can I find my tire size and brand? ›
Find the information in your vehicle owner's manual in the glove compartment or on the tire information sticker on your driver's side door. Usually those elements contain all the information related to your tire size and specifications as well as the appropriate tire pressure.
Does Les Schwab replace wheel bearings? ›
Les Schwab Knows Trailers
Our pros know how to repack or even replace the bearings, and can get your brakes working like new. Depending on the trailer, we'll check out your suspension too. That includes the springs, shackles and shocks.
Should I get new tires or an alignment first? ›
It doesn't matter whether you get your alignment before or after having your new tires put on. Most experts agree that the only effect worn tires have on your alignment is a change to the vehicle's ride height which, given today's steering and suspension design, should be negligible.
How long does a 4 wheel alignment take? ›
Under normal circ*mstances, a wheel alignment will take an average of one hour, whether it's a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle. If there's too much wear and tear or damage on the suspension system, steering bushing, track rod, or other parts, it'll take a longer time as some components have to be replaced.
Is Costco or Les Schwab cheaper? ›
Among local stores, Costco was the clear winner for price. For the four sets of tires we shopped the warehouse club's prices were 20 percent lower than the average prices quoted by all stores, about seven percent lower than those at Discount Tire, and a staggering 40 percent lower than Les Schwab's.
Costco offers a $30 Costco Shop card to active duty, veteran, and retired military members, spouses or a dependent. who purchase a Costco Membership Activation Certificate as a new member.
Who are Les Schwab competitors? ›
Les Schwab Tire Centers competitors include Discount Tire, Michelin, Walmart and Goodyear.
Who is Les Schwab's wife? ›
Schwab wed his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Harlan (1917-2016), in 1936 and they were married over 70 years.
How much is a Les Schwab franchise? ›
According to Schwab's franchise disclosure document, total startup costs are estimated at $46,650 to $109,910, including the $25,000 to $50,000 franchise fee, based on the number of existing Schwab clients that a new franchisee was given.
Who is the billionaire Schwab? ›
Charles Robert Schwab Sr.
Charles R. Schwab |
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Born | Charles Robert Schwab Sr. July 29, 1937 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Stanford University (BA, MBA) |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Founder, chairman, and former CEO of Charles Schwab Corporation |
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Are Les Schwab tires good quality consumer reports? ›
When gauging overall consumer satisfaction, Consumer Reports indicates that the four best places to buy tires include Costco, Tirerack.com, Les Schwab Tire Center, and Discount Tires.
Does Continental make good tires? ›
Additionally, while we subject our tires to more testing than any other brand, it's important to us that our tires also perform well in independent tests. And they do: tires from Continental are regularly rated top performers in impartial tests.
Who makes Reputation tires? ›
Mazama Reputation All-Season Tires Tires https://www.mazamatires.com/dw/image/v2/BCDC_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-les-master-catalog/default/dwdba0aa63/images/Products/Tires/Mazama_Reputation-NLW-3_BW_LeftAngle.png?sw=390&sh=390&sm=fit The Reputation is the perfect balance between all-season traction, long-lasting ...
What brand are my tires? ›
Look on the side of your tires for a number beginning with DOT (Department of Transportation). The first two numbers or letters after DOT are your tire manufacturer/plant code.