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Discount Tire

Largest US independent tire retailer, family-owned and unrated but widely viewed as a strong private credit. Leases are corporate-signed on high-visibility pads and are prized for long terms.

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US units
1,200
2026 (approx.)
3Y net growth
+9.1%
vs. 2022 (approx.)
Credit rating
NR
No public rating
Typical term
15-20 yr
NNN (often ground lease)
Model
Corporate
Private

Unit count

1,100
2022 (approx.)
1,200
2026 (approx.)

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Discount Tire net lease FAQ

What is Discount Tire's credit rating?

Discount Tire does not carry a public S&P issuer credit rating (NR). Landlords underwrite it on unit-level performance, the guarantor named in the lease and, for public companies, reported financials.

How many Discount Tire locations are there in the US?

Discount Tire reported about 1,200 US locations as of 2026 (approx.). That is +9.1% versus 1,100 in 2022 (approx.).

What does a typical Discount Tire net lease look like?

Lease type: NNN (often ground lease). Initial term: 15-20 yr. Rent increases: ~10% every 5 yr. These are market-typical terms; actual deals vary by vintage, location and whether the lease is corporate or franchisee-signed.

Is Discount Tire corporate or franchised?

Operating model: Corporate. For net lease investors this determines whether rent is backed by the corporate parent or by a franchisee.