In 1976, Bill Fountain Tire was killed in a car accident, leaving behind a network of 19 stores and partners.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,779 |
10 Facts About Fountain Tire
2.
On September 24,1987, Fountain Tire sold 49 percent of its business to Goodyear Canada.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,780 |
3.
In 2014, Fountain Tire relocated its corporate headquarters to a new facility in the South Edmonton, called Fountain Tire Place.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,781 |
4.
In 2018, Fountain Tire launched a new brand and tagline, “We're on this road together, ” to reflect a philosophy of partnership across the company.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,782 |
5.
Fountain Tire is a longstanding Platinum Club member of Canada's Best Managed Companies, winning its first award in 1994.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,783 |
6.
Fountain Tire sells tires from Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Toyo, GT Radial, Continental, Aeolus and Trelleborg, as well as various other brands.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,784 |
7.
Fountain Tire offers complete automotive service and repair including diagnostic services and maintenance services.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,785 |
8.
Fountain Tire offers commercial and fleet vehicle tires and retreads, as well as commercial truck repair services.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,786 |
9.
Fountain Tire provides commercial roadside service with a 24-hour emergency on-site tire service at 85 locations throughout Western Canada.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,787 |
10.
Fountain Tire carries a full line of industrial and specialty industrial tires including tires for forklifts, high-speed trailers, skid steers, lawn and garden equipment.
| FactSnippet No. 1,522,788 |