What Despino's Tire Service does

Despino's Tire Service is a family-owned tire dealer and automotive service provider founded in 1996 by co-owners Randy and Ronnie Despino, who together bring 50 years of combined industry experience. The company operates seven retail storefronts across Northern and Southern Louisiana, Eastern Texas, and Western Mississippi (Alexandria, Bossier City, Keithville, Mansfield, Natchitoches, Shreveport, and Center, TX), supported by a fleet of over 25 mobile service trucks that enable on-site and emergency tire response. Its offering is built on standard automotive and commercial tire service equipment, including tire mounting/dismounting machines, computerized wheel balancers, TPMS diagnostic tools, cooling system pressure testing equipment, and brake service equipment.

The company serves two primary customer segments. The retail segment covers individual car, truck, and SUV owners who purchase tires, request mobile installation in the Shreveport/Bossier area, and obtain automotive repair services such as brake repair, cooling system service, oil changes, and wheel alignment. The commercial/industrial segment spans logging, forestry, agriculture, construction, and industrial operations that require 24/7 on-site tire installation for OTR equipment, including skidders, feller bunchers, harvesters, tractors, combines, loaders, and forklifts, with OSHA- and MSHA-certified technicians dispatched via service trucks. Despino's is a certified contractor through ISNetworld and Avetta, sells major tire brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Cooper, Michelin, and BFGoodrich, and offers co-branded financing through Bridgestone and Cooper Tire credit programs.

Revenue is generated through transactional tire sales (one-time purchase), professional services for automotive repair, professional services for commercial/OTR on-site installation, and professional services for mobile tire installation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with seasonal manufacturer rebates and credit-financing options layered on top. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, public listings, or disclosed financial figures, and is entirely founder-controlled. Community engagement is anchored by the annual Fishin' for Kids Bass Tournament supporting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which has raised over $550,000 since 2016.

Name

Despino's Tire Service

Legal name

Despino's Tire Service

Website

https://despinotire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Despino's Tire Service is a family-owned tire dealer and automotive service provider operating seven retail locations and over 25 mobile service trucks across Louisiana, Eastern Texas, and Western Mississippi, serving retail vehicle owners and commercial/industrial customers in logging, agriculture, construction, and forestry with tire sales, repair, and 24/7 on-site installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tire Services & Automotive Repair

NAICS

Tire Dealers (44134), All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance (811198)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Tire Sales & Installation (Consumer) (TLAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile Tire Service & Emergency Roadside (On-Site) (TLAKADAC), Specialty Tires (OTR, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Aviation, Marine) (TLAKADAJ), Wheel Services (Mount/Balance, Alignment, Rotation) (TLAKADAF)

Keywords

• Retail tire services
• Commercial tire installation
• Automotive repair services
• Mobile tire installation
• OTR industrial tires

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tire Sales: Retail and commercial tire sales for passenger vehicles, light trucks, SUVs, and heavy equipment. Sells major brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Cooper, Michelin, and BFGoodrich.
2. Automotive Repair Services: Automotive repair services including brake repair, oil changes, cooling system repair, wheel alignment, and TPMS services at all retail locations.
3. Commercial/OTR Tire Services: On-site tire installation and 24/7 emergency tire services for commercial, logging, agriculture, construction, and industrial customers. Includes forestry, agriculture, and construction wheel/tire solutions.
4. Mobile Tire Installation: Mobile tire installation service for car, truck, and SUV customers in Shreveport/Bossier area. Technicians come to customer location for tire mounting, balancing, and installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Despino's Tire Service is a family-owned tire dealer and automotive service provider operating 7 retail locations across Louisiana and Texas. The company sells major tire brands (Bridgestone, Firestone, Cooper, Michelin, BFGoodrich) and provides tire installation, repair, rotation, balancing, and wheel alignment, along with automotive services such as brake repair, cooling system repair, oil changes, and TPMS services. A dedicated OTR & Industrial Division delivers 24/7 on-site tire installation for logging, agriculture, construction, and industrial operations, complemented by mobile tire installation for retail customers in the Shreveport/Bossier area.

Product overview

Despino's Tire Service is a family-owned tire dealer and automotive service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of tire and vehicle maintenance products and services. The core offering consists of tire services (purchase, installation, repair, rotation, balancing, and alignment) and auto services (brake repair, cooling system repair, oil changes, TPMS) across 7 retail locations. The company operates a dedicated OTR & Industrial Division providing off-the-road, commercial, logging, agriculture, and forestry tires with 24/7 onsite installation services. Additional offerings include mobile tire installation (Shreveport/Bossier Area only), press-on solid tires for industrial equipment, and financing programs through Bridgestone and Cooper Tires. The company sells major tire brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Cooper, Michelin, and BFGoodrich.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tire Services Comprehensive tire services including new tire purchase and installation, tire repair, computerized wheel balancing, tire rotation, and wheel alignment for cars, trucks, and SUVs.
• Brake Repair Brake system repair services including rear disc brake repair, brake inspection, brake rotor replacement, front brake repair, rear drum brake repair, and parking brake adjustment.
• Cooling System Repair Cooling system services including cooling system flush and fill, radiator replacement, and cooling system pressure test.
• Lube, Oil & Filter Change Preventative maintenance service replacing engine oil and filter, lubricating chassis components, and ensuring proper engine lubrication.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TPMS repair and diagnostic services including pressure sensor checks and tire inflation adjustments for both direct and indirect tire pressure monitoring systems.
• Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment service adjusting vehicle wheels to ensure they are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground, including four-wheel and two-wheel alignment options.
• Mobile Tire Installation On-site tire installation service that comes to customer locations for tire mounting, balancing, and installation. Currently available in Shreveport/Bossier Area only.
• OTR & Industrial Division Off-the-road and industrial tire services including onsite installation, forestry wheels and tires, construction wheels and tires, agriculture wheels and tires, and floatation tires. Offers 24/7 support for commercial customers.
• Press-On Solid Tires Solid press-on tires for forklifts and construction equipment providing flat-proof solutions with higher load capacity than pneumatic tires.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $550,000 raised for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals since 2016 through annual bass tournament
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• BridgestonecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial financing partnership through Bridgestone Affiliate Retailer Credit Card program. Customers can apply for financing for Bridgestone tire purchases through Despino's Tire Service locations.
• Cooper TirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial financing partnership through Cooper Tire Credit Card program. Customers can apply for financing for Cooper tire purchases through Despino's Tire Service locations.
• Children's Miracle Network HospitalsflagshipOthersCharitable partnership where Despino's Tire organizes the annual 'Fishin' for Kids' Bass Tournament. Over $550,000 raised since 2016, with 100% of proceeds going to local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in Alexandria and Shreveport.
• ISNetworldcoreOthersDespino's Tire Service is a certified contractor through ISNetworld platform, enabling them to provide tire services to large commercial and industrial clients with contractor compliance requirements.
• AvettacoreOthersDespino's Tire Service is a certified contractor through Avetta platform, enabling compliance with contractor safety and procurement standards for enterprise clients.
• Jim's South PropaneminorOthersRelated business owned by same ownership group. Linked on Despino's Tire Service website footer.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tire Rack: Online tire retailer with national distribution and installer network. Competes with Despino's for retail tire sales but lacks physical service infrastructure; relevant as a digital-native competitive threat to the regional retail model.

Direct peers

• Belle Tire: Family-owned regional tire and auto service retailer operating primarily in the Midwest. Comparable to Despino's as a multi-store consumer/commercial tire service operator with similar branding and store-format approach.
• Big O Tires: Multi-location franchise tire and auto service retailer operating across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable to Despino's in business model (retail tire sales, installation, repair services) and customer base (consumer vehicles and light trucks).
• Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers: Regional multi-store tire and automotive service chain operating in the Northeast U.S. Comparable to Despino's in offering tire sales, installation, and full automotive repair services via a regional storefront model.
• Southern Tire Mart: Large commercial tire dealer with deep presence in the Southern U.S., serving OTR, agricultural, and industrial customers with on-site service. Comparable to Despino's commercial OTR division in geography, customer verticals, and service model.
• Les Schwab Tire Centers: Large regional tire retailer dominating the Western U.S. with a similar model of retail tire sales, alignment, brakes, and on-site commercial/agricultural tire service. Directly comparable to Despino's in service mix and regional concentration strategy.
• Bauer Built (Bauer Built Tire & Service): Midwestern commercial tire dealer with strong agricultural and industrial customer base. Comparable to Despino's OTR & Industrial Division in serving logging, agriculture, and construction fleets with on-site and emergency tire service.

Broad incumbents

• Discount Tire/America's Tire: One of the largest independent tire retailers in the U.S. with thousands of locations nationwide. Comparable to Despino's as a multi-location consumer tire retailer and installer, though at significantly greater scale and with a broader geographic footprint.
• Goodyear Auto Service / Just Tires: Manufacturer-owned retail service network operated by Goodyear. Overlaps with Despino's retail tire sales and automotive service offering, but backed by a global manufacturer with significantly broader scale and brand visibility.
• TBC Corporation: Owner of multiple tire retail brands (NTB, Tire Kingdom, Midas) and a major wholesale distributor. Comparable to Despino's as a multi-brand tire retailer and distributor with both retail and commercial channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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