Tire Barn was originally a petroleum distribution business that blended low octane gasoline with benzol to make a high-octane product. It also manufactured lubricating oils and greases for manufacturers in the fast growing automotive market of central Indiana.

Tire Barn was incorporated and named Everybody's Oil Corporation in January 1930. This coincided with the start of the Great Depression. The company grew during the difficult economic period of the Depression and opened retail gasoline outlets over the northern half of Indiana, reaching as far as Kentland and Mishawaka. Gasoline rationing during World War II made it necessary to reduce operations to the Anderson area.

Arnold Jones, son of Iva and Everett, joined the company after World War II. Christopher Jones, our current President and Chief Executive Officer, joined Tire Barn after graduating from Wabash College in 1977. Anne Jones LaRue, Executive Vice-President and Secretary, joined in November 1988.

Tire Barn was the first to open convenience stores in Indiana, as they are known today. We were also the first company in Indiana to open retail tire stores that sell only new tires and tire installation service. In the fall of 2007, Tire Barn divested itself of the retail gasoline outlets to concentrate on the growing tire business.

Tire Barn is an innovative company and we welcome your assistance in our development and growth. We are a family owned business and believe in commitment to family values, honesty, hard work, mutual respect, and trust.