PORTLAND, Ore., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Discount Tire renewed as a
presenting sponsor of Portland Timbers and announced a multiyear
expansion of the partnership in collaboration with Continental
Tire, which names the leading tire and wheel retailer the Official
Tire Retailer for the 2024-2026 seasons.
Fans will see Discount Tire branding and tire safety tips
integrated into Timbers in-stadium signage at Providence Park home
matches, and collaborations between the Timbers and Discount Tire
on digital and social platforms.
Discount Tire has served neighborhoods in the Portland area as trusted tire safety experts
for 33 years and operates 13 stores across Oregon.
"Our experts have helped keep Portland drivers safe on the roads since
1991," said Tom Williams, chief
experience officer at Discount Tire. "As we continue to expand in
Portland and deliver fans in the
Pacific Northwest an easy and inviting way to buy tires, we're
excited to do so in support of and in partnership with the
Timbers."
The partnership between Portland Timbers and Discount Tire
expands the tire retailer's commitment to supporting fans and
followers of professional soccer. Discount Tire is also the
Official Tire Retailer of Major League Soccer, in its
29th season, including the MLS All-Star Game presented
by Target and the MLS Cup presented by Audi.
"We're thrilled to extend our partnership with Discount Tire,
the Official Tire Retailer of MLS," Timbers Senior Vice President
of Corporate Partnerships Todd Spear
said. "Discount Tire has been a trusted service provider of the
Portland community for many years,
and we are proud to represent them at the club."
In 20 markets where local MLS clubs are located – including
Portland – and in countless other
neighborhoods across the U.S., Discount Tire offers tires, wheels,
and wiper blades for online or in-store purchase and has teams of
experts to handle tire safety checks or installation needs.
For more information about Discount Tire and to find a location,
visit discounttire.com. For more information about Portland
Timbers, visit timbers.com.
ABOUT DISCOUNT TIRE
Discount Tire is a leading
independent retailer of tires, wheels, and windshield wipers.
Founded in 1960 by Bruce T. Halle,
the company serves customers at more than 1,200 stores in 39
states. The company does business as Discount Tire in most of the
U.S. and as America's Tire in parts of California and Pennsylvania and recently acquired the
full-service auto repair operations of Dunn Tire and Suburban Tire.
Discount Tire acquired Tire Rack, a direct-to-consumer tire
retailer and distributor, in 2021. Treadwell, Discount Tire's
proprietary online tire-buying guide, uses decades of data and
individual driving habits to recommend the right tires for each
driver's unique needs. Discount Tire is a primary sponsor of the
No. 2 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Official Tire
Retailer of Major League Soccer. For more information,
visit www.discounttire.com.
About Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers are an
American men's professional soccer club based in Portland, Ore., that plays their home matches
at the iconic Providence Park. Founded in 1975, the Timbers have
been a beloved part of the Portland sports landscape since their early
beginnings in the North American Soccer League, launching the era
of "Soccer City USA" in the Rose
City. The club joined Major League Soccer (MLS) – the top division
of men's professional soccer in the
United States – in 2011, winning its first league
championship in 2015.
Media Contact:
Discount Tire
Greg
Miller
pressemails@discounttire.com
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