Hempstead Discount Tire is a tire shop in West Hempstead, NY, located at 217-83 Hempstead Ave. It offers tire replacement, mounting, balancing, and fitment for cars, SUVs, and light trucks, with most sizes available for same-day installation. The shop also provides brake repair, oil changes, wheel alignments, and free tire rotations. It holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews.
The business operates under the Mavis Discount Tire brand, which traces its history to 1949 when Vic’s Cycle Shop began in Westchester County. In 1972, the local enterprise was rebranded as Mavis Tire Supply, becoming one of New York’s first multi-brand tire dealers. Through the 1970s and 1980s, the company expanded carefully across the Northeast under the leadership of the Sorbaro family. In 2018, Mavis Tire Supply merged with Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers and Brakes Plus to form Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. Today, the organization operates as a national leader in tire and automotive services, managing more than 3,500 owned and franchised retail locations across the U.S. and Canada.
The location sits on Hempstead Ave, just a short distance from Hempstead Turnpike and Front Street. It is located about a quarter mile from the West Hempstead train station and less than half a mile from David Paterson Elementary School.
Hempstead Discount Tire serves the West Hempstead community with a wide range of automotive services, from tire sales to brake and alignment work. Its long-standing presence in the region, dating back to the 1940s, reflects a sustained focus on value-oriented service for local drivers.