Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
37 Years
What is your primary product or service?
Tires and Automotive Service
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I worked for Firestone for 13 years, I became disturbed by the number of moves from state to state and decided my family needed some stability so we opened a tire store in Anoka, the town in which my wife was born.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are and always have been a family owned and operated business. We currently have 6 family members working in the business from ownership to mounting tires to sales. We have a wonderful group of regular customers who have been coming to us for years. Although we still try to keep the small town feel in our business, we are a major player in the passenger and light truck tire market and have an abundant stock of tires for everything from lawn tractor tires to large tractor tires and everything in between.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location at this time and do have plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From the south take Highway 10 west through Anoka, we are on the west side of Anoka next to McDonalds (south side of the road).
From the north take Highway 10 east/south when you get to Anoka, we are about 1 mile down the road on Highway 10 next to McDonald (on the south side of the road).
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, Master Card, American Express, Bridgestone/Firestone Card
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Tom Wright, Sr. is the owner. Tom Wright, Jr. runs daily operations (with much assistance)
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Thursday 7 am - 8 pm
Friday 7 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday Closed
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we were honest and upfront with them and pleasant to do business with.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
My favorite Bible verse is John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.