New Year, New Gear: Premier Tire Officially Opens in Sandpoint!

The dust has settled, the lifts are bolted down, and the coffee is brewing. We are thrilled to officially announce that Premier Tire has opened its doors in Sandpoint, Idaho! While we have long been a staple of the Priest River community, expanding into Sandpoint this January feels like the perfect way to kick off 2026.

We know that Sandpoint drivers face some of the most demanding road conditions in the Pacific Northwest. From the early morning ice on Highway 95 to the deep powder on the road up to Schweitzer, your tires are the only thing standing between you and the elements. We didn't just open a shop here to sell rubber; we opened it to provide the expertise, safety, and rugged reliability that North Idaho demands.

Bringing the Full "Premier" Experience to Sandpoint

Our new location isn't just a satellite shop—it’s a full-service hub designed to handle everything from your daily commuter to your heavy-duty workhorse. Here is a look at what we’re bringing to the table:

Passenger & Off-Road Expertise: We specialize in the "Sandpoint Setup." Whether you need premium winter tires for safety or a custom lift kit and alignment to give your truck the clearance it needs for the backcountry, our techs have you covered.

A Safety-First Approach for Families: We are proud to bring our specialized School Bus Program and passenger safety inspections to the local area. We know that nothing is more important than the cargo inside your vehicle, which is why we offer digital diagnostics to catch brake and suspension issues before they become problems.

Heavy-Duty & Commercial Support: For the business owners and fleet managers in Ponderay and Sagle, our Commercial Fleet Services are now closer than ever. We understand that downtime equals lost revenue, so we’ve optimized our Sandpoint shop for quick turnarounds and high-capacity service.

Mobile Service That Doesn't Quit: Even with our new brick-and-mortar home, our mobile units remain ready. If you have a skidder, loader, or semi-truck down on a job site, we bring the shop to you.

Why Sandpoint?

Sandpoint is more than just a beautiful place to live—it’s a community of doers, explorers, and hard workers. We’ve spent years serving Sandpoint residents from our Priest River location, and we heard you loud and clear: you wanted a local shop that combines high-tech diagnostics with small-town honesty.

Opening in January was a deliberate choice. We wanted to be here when you needed us most—in the heart of winter. Whether you need your tires studded, your brakes checked for the slushy spring ahead, or a check-engine light diagnosed, our doors are open.

Come Say Hello!

We invite you to stop by, meet the team, and check out the new facility. We are located right in the heart of the action, ready to serve Sandpoint, Ponderay, and the surrounding Bonner County area.

Thank you for the warm welcome, Sandpoint. We’re honored to be here, and we can’t wait to keep you rolling safely through 2026 and beyond.