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Discount Tire to unveil new prototype design near Vintage Park

Discount Tire opened a new location near Vintage Park in June.

Discount Tire opened a new location near Vintage Park in June.

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By Hannah Zedaker |

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Discount Tire will open a new location at 21202 Hwy. 249, Houston in June. The 7,373-square-foot prototype design will feature a spacious showroom and customer waiting area, and employ 15-20 full- and part-time employees.

Discount Tire will offer a variety of wheel and tire services including tire air pressure checks, flat repairs, rotation and balance, tire inspection and Tire Pressure Monitoring System services. Appointments can be made online. www.discounttire.com
By Hannah Zedaker
Born and raised in Cypress, Texas, Hannah Zedaker graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a minor in political science. She began as an intern with Community Impact Newspaper in 2015 and was hired upon graduation as a reporter for The Woodlands edition in May 2016. In January 2019, she was promoted to serve as the editor of the Spring/Klein edition where she covers Spring ISD and Harris County Commissioners Court, in addition to business, development and transportation news.

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