American Tire Distributors Acquires Wholesale Tire Distributors

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2005 -- American Tire Distributors, Inc. ("American Tire Distributors") announced today that they have acquired 100 percent of the stock of Wholesale Tire Distributors, Inc., Wholesale Tire Distributors of Wyoming, Inc. and Wholesale Tire Distributors of Idaho, Inc. ("Wholesale Tire Distributors"). This acquisition expands American Tire Distributors' service across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, as well as parts of Nevada and Colorado. Wholesale Tire Distributors currently services 2,700 customers from three distribution centers in Salt Lake City, Utah, Casper, Wyoming, and Boise, Idaho. The acquisition does not include the 10 retail locations operating under the banners of Plains Tire and Battery in Wyoming and Discount Tire and Automotive in Utah.

"Wholesale Tire Distributors is the premier tire distributor in the Inter- Mountain West. They have built a solid business based on strong management, efficient operations, and, most importantly, an unwavering commitment to customer service," said Richard P. "Dick" Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Tire Distributors. "Larry Nicholls and Christie Stock deserve a lot of credit for their dedication to their customers and their execution of the ACCC program."

Larry Nicholls founded the company in 1976 with one retail store and moved into the distribution business in 1981. Mr. Nicholls is a founding member of American Car Care Centers (ACCC) program and has played a major role in the development of ACCC. Christie Stock, Vice President of Wholesale Tire Distributors, leads the company's sales, marketing and customer service efforts, including the management of the ACCC program. Ms. Stock will join the American Tire Distributors team.

About American Tire Distributors

American Tire Distributors is one of the nation's largest independent suppliers of tires to the replacement tire market. American Tire Distributors operates 73 distribution centers servicing 38 states. The company focuses on helping tire and wheel retail dealers compete with larger retailers by offering the most complete, coast-to-coast selection of tires, wheels and related products and value-added services. American Tire Distributors employs over 2,100 employees across its nationwide distribution center network, including 200 people in its Charlotte-area Field Support Center, distribution center and regional hub.