Webster Groves, Mo.-based Telle Tire & Auto Centers has acquired two more locations, extending its footprint to 30 stores.
Telle Tire & Auto Center recently acquired the assets of Shore Tire in Lenexa, Kan., which was operated by third-generation owner Chris Shore.
The deal includes the acquisition of Shore Tire's 15,000-square-foot distribution center.
"We are very excited to partner with Chris and the Shore Tire family," says Aaron Telle, CEO of Telle Tire & Auto Center. " I am grateful for the opportunity and we are committed to being great stewards of the business, ensuring to preserve customer and associate relationships."
Shore Tire's 19 employees will continue to work for Telle Tire & Auto Center.
“With the addition of 15,000 square feet to our warehouse, we are significantly enhancing our ability to build a robust internal distribution model. This expansion marks a pivotal moment for our company, enabling us to optimize our operations and better serve our customers. We are truly excited about the opportunities that lie ahead."
Telle Tire & Auto Center also has acquired the assets of Miller Tire, a dealership in Mexico, Mo., that has been in business for more than 70 years. It was owned by Mike and Leslie Miller.
“We could not be happier with the acquisition of the Miller Tire family and look forward to providing the same great service and providing great value to the customers in Mexico, Mo."
Telle Tire & Auto Center now operates 30 locations across Missouri, Illinois and Kansas and employs more than 300 associates.
It's one of the largest independent tire dealerships in the United States, according to the 2024 MTD 100.
