Big O Tires Inc.

Big O Tires serves over 390 franchised stores primarily in the Western and Midwestern states and also distributes tires and other automotive service products to Associated Dealers in Western Canada. Since 1996 Big O Tires has operated as a subsidiary of Memphis-based TBC Corporation.TBC Corporation is one of the nation's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through a multi-channel strategy. The Company's retail operations include company-operated retail centers under the Tire Kingdom" "Merchant's Tire & Auto Centers" and "National Tire & Battery" brands and franchised retail tire stores under the "Big O Tires" brand. TBC markets ona wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers throughout the United States and in Canada and Mexico. The Company's proprietary brands of tires have a longstanding reputation for quality safety and value."