Two Generations of Tire Families join forces in Dalton, Georgia

This entry was posted on Jan 9, 2018 by Tire Discounters.

DALTON, GA (January 8, 2018) - The Lou Johnson family of Dalton, Georgia announced today they are teaming up with the Wood family of Cincinnati, Ohio to ensure their two stores continue a tradition of great customer service.   On December 31, 2017, Turbo Tire store in downtown Dalton and Johnson’s Tire Pros on Thornton Avenue closed their doors, and reopened on January 2, 2018 as Tire Discounters.  This creates a combined legacy of almost 70 years of experience as family owned and operated tire and service centers. 

“We only reached out to companies who would continue to look after our customers just like my father did,” said Linda Monfette.  “Jamie Ward and the Wood family know how we feel about our customers and our employees – because they feel the same way.”  The Johnson Family will maintain ownership of the properties, leasing to Tire Discounters.  And, nearly all of Turbo Tire and Johnson Tire Pros’ employees have chosen to become employees of Tire Discounters, benefiting from the employee benefits like Health care, 401K, Vision/Dental etc. that all Tire Discounters employees enjoy. 

Two generations of the Lou Johnson Family, including Linda and Bob Monfette of Turbo Tire and David Johnson of Johnson’s Tire Pros will join Tire Discounters, working with Ben Peters and Josh Gillespie, seasoned Tire Discounters general managers.  

“It’s a real honor that Linda, David and Cindy trust our family to carry on their customer-friendly tradition,” said Chip Wood, founder and owner of Tire Discounters.  “My brother, sister, sons and daughter all work here, and we’re trying our best to make sure that our industry isn’t taken over by faceless Corporations.  Family run stores are still the heart and soul of the tire business.”

About Turbo Tire and Johnson’s Tire

Turbo Tire and Johnson’s Tire Pros are a family owned company founded in 1990 by Lou Johnson.  Lou’s children and extended family have carried on his tradition of providing excellent customer service in the Dalton, Georgia area.  Residents know the Johnson family and have been coming for years and years.  Both the Turbo Tire store and Johnson’s Tire Pros store specializes in tires, and provides routine automotive repair and factory scheduled maintenance.  

About Tire Discounters

Tire Discounters was founded by Chip Wood in 1976, and has become the nation’s ninth-largest independent tire retailer.  The company continues to grow at a rapid pace under the leadership of Jamie Ward, president and protégé of Chip for over 20 years.  Tire Discounters leads the way in providing unique and innovative customer benefits designed to make tires last longer and maximize the overall performance of a car or light truck. Tire Discounters’ ASE-certified technicians provide routine automotive repair and factory scheduled maintenance. Tire Discounters currently employs more than 1,100 people in more than 100 locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, and now Alabama.  For more information, visit www.tirediscounters.com.