Tom Foord founded Kal Tire in 1953, based on his fundamental belief that the ability to deliver top quality products at a fair price, backed by superior service, will produce customer satisfaction. "If we sell it...we guarantee it!"​ is a sign you will see in every one of our stores, where our team members strive to provide excellence in customer service.Today, Kal Tire is Canada's largest independent tire dealer and one of North America's largest commercial tire dealers with over 260 Kal Tire retail and commercial stores in Canada, warehouse facilities and 9 retread manufacturing plants. In addition, Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group is a global leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Based in Vernon, British Columbia, Kal Tire has expanded steadily and now employs more than 6,500 team members internationally.