OUR HISTORY

It happens thousands of times every week in Canada—a Kal Tire team member helps a driver with their tires or wheels—and every interaction is a chance to share our expertise and get drivers safely on their way.

Across Canada, our locations have become a place for drivers in need of everything from flat repairs and new tires to alignments and custom wheels. Customers, both retail and commercial, know they can count on us for genuine service and the best selection of trusted brands.

From humble beginnings in 1953 with founder Tom Foord opening a single service station in Vernon, BC, Kal Tire has expanded steadily and now employs more than 6500 team members across Canada and internationally. Today, Kal Tire remains a family-owned enterprise and is a recognized, respected brand across many countries, known for its focus on service and having a values-based culture.

Wherever we have a store, site or facility, we have teams that care just as much about helping customers get in the right tires as we do about driving positive change in our communities. We’re proud to support local charities and projects, and we promote tire recycling and retreading—creating a circular economy with the next generation of drivers in mind.

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