Lionel (Nelly) Labonte first opened his business in Stratham, NH on December 7, 1961. Initially in business as Stratham Sunoco, Lionel grew the business through delivering fast service for a fair price. Always delivering "a buck for a buck" he quickly developed a loyal customer base, and expanded his business to include tire sales. Before long (1966) Stratham Tire was formed. Nelly and his team of 150 dedicated employees have been in business now for over 43 years. We continue to earn your business every day, and strive to be your first choice for tires and service.

Timeline

1961	Opened Sunoco Gas Station in Stratham, NH
1962	Expanded and began selling tires
1964	Renamed company: Stratham Sunoco & Tire Incorporated
1966	Combined Consumer Oil, Stratham Sunoco, and Stratham Tire to become Stratham Tire, Inc.
1968	Opened Plaistow, NH Retail Store
1974	Bought into Remington Tire Franchise                       Opened Stratham, NH Retail Store Opened Bangor, ME Retail Store
1975	Opened Portsmouth, NH store on Islington Street
1976	Opened Londonderry, NH Retail Store Opened Concord, NH Retail Store
1981	Bought out Snow’s Tires Franchise Opened Auburn, ME Retail Store Opened Augusta, ME Retail Store Opened Cap Shop in Auburn, ME
1983	Moved Bangor store to Herman Road
1990	Opened St. Johnsbury, VT Retail Store Opened Westbrook, ME Retail Store
1992	Opened Gilmanton, NH Retail Store
1993	Opened Cap Shop in Londonderry, NH
1994	Moved Portsmouth, NH store to Lafayette Road
2001	Moved Augusta, ME store to Bangor Street Opened Cap Shop in Lancaster, NH
2002	Moved corporate office to Brentwood, NH Opened warehouse in Brentwood, NH
2004	Opened Brentwood, NH Retail Store
2009	Opened Somersworth, NH Retail Store