Best-one
Best-One Tire & Service is a privately held, family-owned tire and automotive service company founded in 1948, operating 275 retail locations across 26 states plus 140+ commercial locations serving retail consumers, commercial trucking fleets, and agricultural customers with tires, full automotive repair, mobile installation, and financing.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersMonroe, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Best-one does
Best-One Tire & Service is a privately held, family-owned tire and automotive service company founded in 1948 by Paul Zurcher in Monroe, Indiana with a $300 GI Bill loan, operating today under the legal entity M & Z, LLP. The company has grown to 275 independently owned and operated locations across 26 states plus 140+ dedicated commercial locations, making it one of the largest independent tire companies in North America. It sells passenger, light truck, commercial truck, and agricultural tires from major manufacturers including Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Toyo, Mastercraft, General, Nexen, and Bandag retreads, and pairs tire sales with a full suite of automotive services (oil changes, brakes, alignments, engine repair, A/C and heating, exhaust, batteries, suspension, TPMS service, diagnostics, and mobile tire installation).
The business runs on an independent dealer-partner model in which each local dealer independently owns and operates one or more Best-One locations while benefiting from collective buying power as part of the larger network — a structure that produces both retail consumer acquisition and commercial/fleet business development. Revenue is generated through one-time tire and service sales across retail and commercial locations, professional service fees for automotive repair and maintenance, and recurring interchange/finance revenue from the Best-One Credit Card (issued through CFNA with 6-month deferred-interest promotional financing on purchases of $149 or more at 34.99% APR). Recurring-style revenue and customer retention are reinforced by the Tire Protection Plan (Road Hazard Warranty, up to 3 years/36,000 miles) and a 24-month/24,000-mile Nationwide Service Warranty honored at 35,000 affiliated repair facilities coast-to-coast, while the 24-hour Road Knights program supports commercial fleet accounts nationwide.
Best-One serves two primary customer segments: individual retail vehicle owners (served through 275 retail locations and mobile service units) and commercial trucking fleets and owner-operators (served through 140+ commercial locations and the Road Knights emergency program), with a secondary agricultural segment providing tires for combines, tractors, sprayers, and skid steer loaders. The Zurcher family remains actively involved in executive leadership across second and third generations following founder Paul Zurcher's death in 2015. No external private equity, venture capital, or parent holding company is indicated, no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability is disclosed, and no public revenue figures are available.
Best-one firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Best-one
- Legal name
- M & Z, LLP
- Website
- https://bestonetire.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Best-One Tire & Service is a privately held, family-owned tire and automotive service company founded in 1948, operating 275 retail locations across 26 states plus 140+ commercial locations serving retail consumers, commercial trucking fleets, and agricultural customers with tires, full automotive repair, mobile installation, and financing.
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- akta.pro rank
Best-one industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Tire & Automotive Service Retail
- NAICS
- Tire Dealers (44134), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413), All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (811198)
- SIC
- Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Retail Tire Sales & Installation (Consumer) (TLAKADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Commercial/Fleet Tire Sales & Service (Truck/Bus/OTR) (TLAKADAB), Mobile Tire Service & Emergency Roadside (On-Site) (TLAKADAC), Wheel Services (Mount/Balance, Alignment, Rotation) (TLAKADAF), Tire Repair (Puncture, Patch/Plug, Section Repair) (TLAKADAD)
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Where Best-one is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Monroe
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Best-one business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Tire Sales: Best-One sells a wide range of passenger, light truck, commercial truck, and agricultural tires across its 275 locations. The company is among the largest purchasers of Bridgestone, Firestone, Mastercraft, Continental, General, Yokohama and Goodyear tires in the United States.
- Automotive Repair & Service: Full-service automotive centers offering oil changes, brake repair, wheel alignment, engine repair, muffler and exhaust service, battery replacement, suspension, A/C and heating repair, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, tire mounting/balancing/rotation, flat tire repair, and mobile tire services.
- Financing Program: The Best-One Credit Card issued through CFNA (Credit First National Association) provides promotional financing (6-months deferred interest on purchases $149+) and a dedicated credit line for vehicle expenses, generating interchange/finance charge revenue.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Best-One Credit Card promotional financing: 6-months deferred interest on purchases $149+. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Oil change services: conventional, synthetic blend, full synthetic, and high mileage options. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Brake repair: pad replacement, rotor resurfacing/replacement. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mobile tire installation: on-site tire mounting, balancing, rotation, flat repair, spare tire installation. |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Car battery: $50 to $200 or more. |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Best-one product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Best-One Tire & Service is a tire and automotive service retailer operating through 275 independently owned dealer locations across 26 states. It sells passenger, light truck, commercial, and agricultural tires from major brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Yokohama, Toyo, Mastercraft, General, Nexen, and Bandag retreads, paired with a full suite of automotive repair and maintenance services such as oil changes, brake repair, wheel alignment, battery replacement, engine repair, A/C and heating, suspension, diagnostics, and muffler/exhaust work. The company also offers a Tire Protection Plan, a Nationwide Service Warranty honored at 35,000 facilities, mobile tire installation, and a Best-One Credit Card financing program.
Product overview
Best-One Tire & Service is a tire and automotive service company offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on tire sales and related services. The core offering includes tires from major brands (Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Toyo, Mastercraft, General, Nexen, and Bandag retreads) paired with a full suite of automotive repair and maintenance services. Key add-on modules include the Tire Protection Plan (road hazard warranty covering coast-to-coast tire replacement/repair), the Best-One Credit Card Financing program, and a Nationwide Service Warranty (24 months/24,000 miles honored at 35,000 facilities). Services are delivered through 275 locations in 26 states and include mobile tire installation, plus specialized commercial/fleet and agricultural tire divisions. The company operates an independent dealer model where each location is independently owned while benefiting from collective buying power.
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Brands
- Best-One Commercial: Commercial tire and service division offering truck and trailer repair, fleet services, and agricultural tires with over 140 commercial locations.
- Best-One Credit Card
Products and services
- Tires (Passenger, Light Truck, Commercial, Agricultural) A wide selection of passenger, light truck, commercial truck, and agricultural tires from major brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Toyo, Mastercraft, General, Nexen, Yokohama, and Bandag retreads, sold across 275 retail locations and 140+ commercial sites in 26 U.S. states.
- Oil Change Services Oil change services including conventional, synthetic blend, full synthetic, diesel oil change, and DEF refill, with filter changes and combo oil change & tire rotation options for retail vehicle owners.
- Brake Repair & Rotor Replacement Comprehensive brake services including brake repair, brake line repair, rotor replacement, caliper service, brake fluid flush, and brake light & ABS light service, with a free brake inspection on most vehicles.
- Car Battery Replacement & Installation Battery services including performance testing, replacement with Best-One, Interstate or other major brands, and free recycling of old batteries, with typical battery costs ranging from $50 to $200 or more.
- Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment service to protect new tire investments and ensure proper vehicle handling by adjusting wheel angles to manufacturer specifications.
- Muffler & Exhaust System Service Exhaust system services including exhaust pipe repair, muffler repairs and replacements, and catalytic converter repair.
- Air Conditioning & Heater Repair A/C and heating system services including diagnostics, recharge, pressure checks, component problem diagnosis, heating system repair, and belt & hose inspection.
- Engine Repair Engine repair services including full diagnostics, check engine light resolution, no-start troubleshooting, engine removal and installation, and knocking or stalling problem fixes.
- Alternator & Starter Repair Alternator and starter services including visual inspections, diagnostics, voltage measurement, replacement, belt inspection & replacement, and hose inspection & replacement.
- Suspension Repair Suspension services including ball joint replacement, CV joint replacement, differential fluid change, tie rod replacement, shock/strut/spring/sway bar repairs, rack and pinion replacement, and lift/leveling kits.
- Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance services including routine maintenance, wire/plug/belt/hose/filter/wiper blade replacement, fuel system service, transmission service, differential fluid service, coolant service, brake fluid service, power steering service, and tune-ups.
- Radiator Flush & Engine Cooling Cooling system services including radiator/coolant flush, thermostat repair, and water pump repair.
- Light Replacement & Repair Light replacement and repair services including headlight restoration/replacement/repair, tail light, turn signal, and brake light services, plus electrical system inspections.
- Car & Truck Diagnostics Diagnostic services using vehicle sensors and professional code readers to pinpoint problems in major vehicle systems including engine, transmission, and brake systems.
- Mobile Tire Services Mobile tire installation service bringing professional tire care to customer locations, including new tire installation, flat tire repair, seasonal tire installation, balancing, rotation, wiper blades, and oil changes; also includes semi-fleet services for alignment, DOT inspection, and light replacement.
- Commercial Tire & Fleet Services Commercial tire services with over 140 Best-One commercial locations serving truck and trailer repair, Bandag retreads, fleet services, and 24-hour Road Knights emergency road service for fleets and independent owner-operators.
- Agricultural Tires Agricultural tire services for combines, tractors, sprayers, skid steer loaders and other farm equipment with personalized solutions.
- Tire Protection Plan (Road Hazard Warranty) A coast-to-coast tire protection warranty covering tire replacement, repair and rotations for the life of the original tread, up to 3 years from purchase or 36,000 miles, honored at 35,000 locations nationwide.
- Nationwide Service Warranty A 24-month or 24,000-mile repair warranty honored at over 35,000 repair facilities coast-to-coast, covering air conditioning, heating, brake system, engine cooling, electrical, engine performance, exhaust, fuel, ignition, steering/suspension systems, and more.
- Best-One Credit Card Financing A dedicated line of credit for automotive purchases and services featuring promotional financing on purchases of $149 or more with 6-months deferred interest, no annual fee, and nationwide acceptance, issued by CFNA (Credit First National Association).
Companies that use Best-one
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Best-one technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Best-one partnerships and signals
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Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BandagcoreBest-One is one of the country's largest Bandag Retreaders. Bandag retreads rival the safety and performance of new tires and help reduce operating costs by half of the industry average. Bandag holds almost double the market share of their nearest competitors.
- BridgestonecoreBest-One is among the largest purchasers of Bridgestone tires in the US. Bridgestone is featured prominently in Best-One's brand portfolio and is listed as a key tire supplier partner.
- FirestonecoreBest-One is among the largest purchasers of Firestone tires in the US. Firestone Complete Auto Care service marks are available at Best-One locations.
- Cooper Tire (Mastercraft)coreMastercraft tires, owned and backed by Cooper Tire, are featured as a major brand in Best-One's portfolio. Mastercraft is positioned as an American-born and made tire brand.
- ContinentalcoreBest-One is among the largest purchasers of Continental tires in the US. Continental supplies all-season, winter, and performance tires to Best-One locations.
- General TirecoreBest-One is among the largest purchasers of General Tire products in the US. General Tire offers a complete line of quality tires with over 100 years of history.
- GoodyearcoreBest-One is among the largest purchasers of Goodyear tires in the US. Goodyear produces a wide range of tires for consumers all over the world.
- MichelincoreMichelin is featured as a major tire brand in Best-One's portfolio. Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle.
- Nexen TirecoreNexen Tire is offered at Best-One locations. Nexen's brand name combines 'next' and 'century' reflecting future-oriented quality and customer satisfaction.
- Toyo TirescoreToyo Tires offers a complete selection of premium replacement tires for nearly every make and model at Best-One locations. Many Toyo tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in Bartow County, Georgia.
- YokohamacoreBest-One is among the largest purchasers of Yokohama tires in the US. Yokohama is listed as a key tire brand in the company's purchasing portfolio.
- The Ken Blanchard CompaniesminorBest-One uses the 'Raving Fans' philosophy developed by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles as a core customer service and business philosophy. 'Raving Fans' is a registered trademark of The Ken Blanchard Companies, used under permission.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Best-one competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Discount Tire (America's Tire): Largest independent US tire retailer with a similar multi-brand, multi-location retail tire and installation model. Closest direct peer given scale, tire-only focus, and aggressive national store growth strategy.
- Mavis Tire Express: Northeast-based independent tire and auto service retailer with a multi-location dealer/dealer-affiliate structure. Comparable in segment breadth (tires + mechanical services) and customer mix.
- Big O Tires: Franchise-style tire and light automotive service retailer owned by TBC Corporation. Closely comparable dealer-partner model, brand-portfolio approach, and consumer/fleet customer mix.
- Les Schwab Tire Centers: Privately held, multi-state independent tire retailer concentrated in the Western US. Highly comparable as a family-owned, multi-location retailer offering tires, alignments, and related services with strong regional brand equity.
- VIP Tires & Service: New England-based independent tire and auto service chain with similar multi-location dealership model. Highly comparable services mix, customer segmentation, and family-business positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Firestone Complete Auto Care: Company-owned retail and service network of Bridgestone/Firestone, directly overlapping Best-One's tire and auto service offering at retail. Larger incumbent with national footprint and OEM backing.
- Goodyear Auto Service: Bridgestone/Firestone-equivalent OEM-owned retail and service network from Goodyear. Directly comparable for tires plus general automotive service, with national footprint and corporate backing.
- Pep Boys: National broad-line automotive service chain (now under Icahn/PEP Boys). Overlaps with Best-One's general repair services (oil changes, brakes, alignments, batteries) and competes for service-bay traffic.
Emerging players
- Tire Rack: Online-direct tire retailer that distributes through independent installer networks. Competes for tire selection and pricing but lacks Best-One's owned storefront footprint, making it a hybrid direct/indirect peer.
Regional players
- Belle Tire: Family-owned regional tire and auto service retailer in the Midwest. Strong business-model and customer-base overlap with Best-One, though geographically narrower.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Best-one
What does Best-one do?
Best-One Tire & Service is a tire and automotive service retailer operating through 275 independently owned dealer locations across 26 states. It sells passenger, light truck, commercial, and agricultural tires from major brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Yokohama, Toyo, Mastercraft, General, Nexen, and Bandag retreads, paired with a full suite of automotive repair and maintenance services such as oil changes, brake repair, wheel alignment, battery replacement, engine repair, A/C and heating, suspension, diagnostics, and muffler/exhaust work. The company also offers a Tire Protection Plan, a Nationwide Service Warranty honored at 35,000 facilities, mobile tire installation, and a Best-One Credit Card financing program.
Is Best-one a public or private company?
Best-one is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Best-one founded?
Best-one was founded in 1948. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Best-one based?
Best-one is headquartered in Monroe, United States, in the North America region.
How does Best-one make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Tire Sales are the primary driver. The others are automotive Repair & Service and financing Program.
Who are Best-one's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Discount Tire (America's Tire), Mavis Tire Express, Big O Tires, Les Schwab Tire Centers and VIP Tires & Service. Broad incumbents are Firestone Complete Auto Care, Goodyear Auto Service and Pep Boys. Tire Rack is listed as an emerging player. Belle Tire is listed as a regional player.
Does Best-one have an API?
No public API is recorded for Best-one.
What industry is Best-one in?
Best-one's product category is Tire & Automotive Service Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKADAA, Retail Tire Sales & Installation (Consumer), with a secondary code of TLAKADAB, Commercial/Fleet Tire Sales & Service (Truck/Bus/OTR). Its NAICS code is 44134 and its SIC code is 7500.