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Porterfield Tire Discounters

We have some great news for all our neighbors who have trusted us for their tires and service over the years.  We've joined forces with Tire Discounters, another family-owned company, that's been in business as long as Porterfield! 

"We only reached out to companies that would continue to look after our customers just like we currently do," said Troy Porterfield, Owner, Porterfield Tire.  "Jamie Ward and the Wood family know how we feel about our customers and our employees because they feel the same way."

When you step into either the Athens or Watkinsville shop you'll still feel right at home and recognize the same staff you've known for years - as friendly as they are skilled.  And now, we offer all sorts of new things like a free alignment with standard 4-tire installation!  

Porterfield Tire and Tire Discounters - Our family-owned and operated companies always had shared values, and now we share our names!  You can read more about it here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

So, Tire Discounters is also family-owned and operated?

  • Yes!  Tire Discounters was established in 1976 with a single, one-bay store and has remained under the leadership of the founder, Chip Wood, for the past 40+ years.  

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Now that Porterfield Tire joined the Tire Discounters family, can I get a free alignment? 

  • Yes!  At Porterfield Tire Discounters, when you purchase any 4 tires with our standard installation, you get a free alignment.  The alignment is over $100 value and comes with a 12-month warranty.

Do I need an appointment at Porterfield Tire Discounters?

What's included with the Porterfield Tire Discounters standard installation? 

  • Our Standard Installation is designed to make your tires last longer. It includes mounting and balancing, lifetime rotation, lifetime balancing, lifetime tire pressure adjustments, and free tire repair. And what really sets our standard installation apart from the competition is the free alignment you receive when you buy 4 tires.  That's over a $100 value!

Can I finance my tires or automotive service at Porterfield Tire Discounters?

  • Yes! The Tire Discounters credit card provides you with convenient and flexible ways to finance your auto care needs.  

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Which brands of tires does Porterfield Tires Discounters carry?

  • We carry all major brands such as BFG, Continental, Cooper, General, Kenda, Michelin, Nexen, Pirelli, and Toyo as well as many more.  

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Does Porterfield Tire Discounters offer tire repair?  How much is it?

  • Yes! Our tire repair is a vulcanized patch, the best in the industry. It is only $24.99, We dismount the tire, patch it from the inside, remount the tire, and balance it. If you bought your tire from us with the standard installation, tire repair is no charge. Lifetime tire repair came with the installation.

Does Porterfield Tire Discounters offer Road Hazard?

  • Yes, Porterfield Tire Discounters offers Road Hazard. We call it the Worry Free Guarantee. No matter where you are in the country, if you hit something and your tire is damaged as a result, we'll fix or replace it. With the Tire Discounters Nationwide Worry Free Guarantee, we'll be a phone call away no matter where the road takes you!

    The Tire Discounters Nationwide Worry Free Guarantee is a limited tire protection plan. It covers your tires from the time of purchase to 3/32" tread, up to 36 months. It can be yours for just 15% of the retail price of each tire or a minimum of $12.99 per tire. Then, you're covered nationwide. You'll still need to cover the installation, but the tire is completely covered. Plus, 24 Hour Roadside Assistance Benefit is included for the first 12 months at no additional cost.

    Exclusions and Limitations to the Tire Discounters Nationwide Worry Free Guarantee: Vehicles not eligible for Worry Free Guarantee include Commercial Vehicles, Trailers, Vehicles with a load rating capacity over 1 ton and Farm or Agricultural Vehicles. The Guarantee is not available for tires mounted on rims larger than 22" or with an aspect ratio less than 40, or on specialty tires used for sport performance. The coverage of the Guarantee also excludes damage from off road use, collision, fire, vandalism, abuse, neglect or Manufacturer's defects. The Tire Discounters Nationwide Worry Free Guarantee is not transferrable.

    Nationwide Warranty Center 1-855-429-2788.

    If you need additional assistance, you may contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT at 1-888-937-8473, Option 4 or email us at support@tirediscounters.com.

 

ASE, MAP, Michelin

The speed rating of a tire is based on U.S. Government standards for reaching and sustaining a specified speed. Typically, a tire with a higher speed rating results in better handling. Speed ratings apply only to the tire itself, and not to a particular vehicle. Putting a tire rated for a certain speed on a vehicle does not mean that the vehicle can be safely operated at the tire's rated speed.

The load range on a tire helps determine its ability to contain air pressure and its overall strength. Ranges are expressed using a number and the higher the number, the stronger the tire. These measurements are primarily for light trucks and SUV’s.

Tread depth is the distance between the top of the tread rubber to the bottom of the tire's deepest grooves.  In the United States, tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch.

A tire’s maximum load is the maximum amount of weight the tire is designed to hold. The tire’s load carrying capacity is directly related to the tire’s size and amount of inflation pressure that is actually used. Each load range has a assigned air pressure identified in pounds per square inch (psi) at which the tire's maximum load is rated.

A tire’s maximum inflation pressure (PSI) is the highest "cold" inflation pressure that the tire is designed to contain. When measuring a tire’s max PSI, it is important the tire is "cold," because warmer temperatures can cause the tire pressure to temporarily increase resulting with inaccurate readings. This measurement should only be used when called for on the vehicle’s tire placard or in the vehicle’s owners manual.

The mileage warranty of a tire indicates the number of miles that a tire is estimated to last. If a tire fails to last for the number of miles indicated by the warranty, the customer will be given credit from the tire manufacturer toward a new tire based on how many miles short of the estimate the tire fell. Some restrictions apply. 

The total width of the tire, including any raised features on the sidewall. 

This is how many layers of rubber and other materials are in the tire.  

The represents the smallest and widest size wheels that are recommended by the tire manufacturer for the tire to be mounted on. 

 

 

The measurement, in inches, from rim flange to the other rim flange. 

The maximum width of a wheel that a tire can be put onto. 

The minimum width of a wheel that a tire can be put onto.  

A tire's section width (also called "cross section width") is the measurement of the tire's width from its inner sidewall to its outer sidewall (excluding any protective ribs, decorations or raised letters) at the widest point. 

What makes up a tire; each ply, the sidewall, the tread, and bead.  

This number will tell you how well the tire will disperse heat buildup. 

This is how much weight a tire is rated to hold.

Mounting & Balancing  $76

Lifetime Rotation and Balancing $600*

Lifetime Tire Pressure Adjustments $16

Rubber Valve Stems $8

Tire Repair**  $140

TOTAL = $840

*Estimate based on 4-tire purchase of 60,000-mile tires. 

**Excludes: Under 40 series, run-flats, mud tires, trailer tires, off-road vehicles, and any tire over six (6) years old.  Other exclusions may apply.

TD will repair flat tires as long as it can be done safely in accordance with Tire Industry Association (TIA) Guidelines.  Excludes: Under 40 series, run-flats, mud tires, trailer tires, off-road vehicles, and any tire over six (6) years old.  Other exclusions may apply.  See store for details.  


National accounts and local fleet not included.

Free Alignment with 4-Tire Purchase

National accounts not included.  Other exclusions may apply.

Mounting & Balancing  $76

Lifetime Tire Pressure Adjustments $16

Rubber Valve Stems $8

Lifetime Rotation $240

Total = $340

*Estimate based on 4-tire purchase of 60,000 mile tires. 

Our Nationwide Worry Free Guarantee offers FREE unlimited Tire Repairs for the entire life of your tires. If your tire can't be fixed and is over 3/32" tread, no worries, we will give you a replacement tire at any time, up to 3 years. We'll even help get your tire changed by including reimbursement for Roadside Assistance (up to $75) for the first 12 months at no additional cost. Effective: August 24, 2017. For complete details, see our warranty at any Tire Discounters location.

Components of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor wears over time.

A TPMS Service Kit is suggested each time a tire/wheel is serviced. If left unchanged, over time, these components of the TPMS may corrode, leak or fail.

Tire/wheel service is defined as when tire is removed from the wheel.