Overview
Tire Agent is an online retailer of tires and wheels serving U.S. consumers, letting shoppers search, compare, and buy products on its website with options to ship to home or to a local installer. Customers choose tires and wheels from various brands, complete the purchase online, and can use financing to pay over time; installation can be arranged through partners or local installers. It stands out through a user-friendly shopping experience, a wide brand selection, flexible financing, and a focus on customer service and education to help buyers make informed decisions. Its goal is to simplify tire shopping and expand access to tires and wheels by providing a convenient online platform with reliable support and payment options.
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What believers are saying
- FlexShopper's December 2024 partnership adds distribution and higher-converting financing at checkout.
- Tire Agent expanded mobile tire installation in multiple markets, reducing friction for busy consumers.
- Inc. 5000 recognition in 2023 and 2024 signals continued growth momentum.
What critics are saying
- Online tire retail is brutally commoditized; Tire Agent sells against Discount Tire and Tire Rack.
- Lease-to-own dependence exposes Tire Agent to charge-offs, funding costs, and regulator scrutiny.
- If FlexShopper or another financing partner exits, Tire Agent loses its conversion engine.
What makes Tire Agent unique
- Tire Agent pairs tire shopping with checkout financing through FlexShopper's PayPair.
- It targets near-prime drivers needing safe tires without traditional credit approvals.
- The company claims over $100 million annual lease-to-own originations and Inc. 5000 recognition.
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