Founded in 1952, Les Schwab Tire Centers is one of the leading independent tire dealers in the United States. With more than 7,000 employees, the company maintains over 400 store locations throughout the western United States. It operates a tire retreading plant and nearly 2 million square feet of distribution center in Oregon. Les Schwab Tire Centers provides a range of snow, sport utility vehicle, farm, golf cart, and boat and trailer tires. The company also offers a variety of wheels. It provides a selection of batteries for passenger cars, trucks, buses, motor homes and all-terrain vehicles. Les Schwab Tire Centers provides front disc and rear drum brake services. The company additionally offers standard and thrust alignment solutions.