iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%52+28.4Reliability 24%36+8.7Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Momentum penalty46−5.4Experts Score= 48Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.48SCORE
CGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#94 of 98 tire shopsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 4%
4.6★★★★★756 Google reviews · 24 photos
85%five-star reviews
4.35★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
12%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Discount Tire in Chattanooga 4.6 out of 5 based on 756 reviews, with the owner responding to 20 percent of comments. Positive feedback frequently highlights quick service, friendly staff, and detailed explanations for tire repairs, alignments, and rotations. However, recurring criticisms in lower-rated reviews involve inaccurate wait time estimates, poor communication regarding vehicle status, and instances of upselling unnecessary services or items.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 756 reviews (85% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 756 Google reviews (569 with written comments, 30 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 20% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Discount TireTire Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Discount Tire: 52/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.C
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Discount Tire: 36/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.D
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Discount Tire: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Discount Tire: 46/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Discount Tire: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 44.C
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Star ratings
756 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars64185%
4 stars507%
3 stars152%
2 stars91%
1 star415%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 569 written reviews
94%praise
Praise75994%
Complaints456%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
93%fair
Great price4755%
Reasonable3136%
Overpriced67%
Not sure22%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude25231%
Price & value15219%
Speed & response14518%
Quality & results13317%
Would recommend658%
Honesty & trust324%
Communication253%
What customers talk about
We read 569 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The service was completely free, and everyone was polite, helpful, and organized.”
“They gives the worst customer service it was very disappointing and disrespectful with mi time, 2:30 and they never touch my car when they said no tak…”
“I replied that’s anI replied that’s a fair point let’s see what you got i ended up getting all four tires replaced and my TPMS serviced highly recommend!”
“Absolute worst service overcharged, lied and damaged my wheels that were purchased from them I asked for a refund they denied.”
“I explained the problem, and within an hour they had repaired my tire.”
“Discount Tire helped us when we had a tire with a slow leak.”
“I highly recommend this Discount Tire for tires, repairs, and great service if you are in the Hilton, TN area!”
“Terrible techs hire people with some experience in not messing up your tires.”
“Very grateful for a good experience here today, highly recommend!”
“Worst experience I have ever had with a tire dealership wouldn’t recommend this place to a single soul.”
“Great communication, fair pricing, quality products, and genuinely caring people.”
“Thomas was dishonest throughout the process, and I don't appreciate how I was treated.”
“Carefully measured, evaluated and explained everything.”
People customers mention
Blake37 reviews
Hixson27 reviews
Tires11 reviews
Steven8 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Discount Tire for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
LL6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★
The employees have no sense of urgency and very little respect for their clients time
OverpricedTires
KKathyrn2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
These people were absolutely customer service, 150%. They were so nice and did everything. You couldn't ask for a better bunch of people, and I will always do my business with them
RRenee3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
While traveling from Florida to Johnson City to visit my daughters, my tire pressure light came on near Hixson. One tire was down to 22 PSI, so I searched for a tire repair shop and found Discount Tire.
I explained the problem, and within an hour they had repaired my tire. The service was completely free, and…
Great priceGeneral repairs
JJessica5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Blake and Steven are fantastic managers and paladin was extremely detailed and helpful. I will never go anywhere else, they're the best in chatt! They fixed my flat in no time at all. Would recommend them to anyone!
Great priceTires
AAbigailLocal Guide · 27 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Michael helped me get 4 new tires , and an alignment for my car. He was very patient with me and helped walk me through all my options so that I could get back to driving around town safely again. Very grateful for a good experience here today, highly recommend!
JJustinLocal Guide · 95 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★
From the moment they pick up the phone, theyre lieing to you about the service times.
I showed up at 1030am, they told me it would be 2 hours, at 1230 i asked them how many people were ahead of me, they said only 2. It is now 2pm and im still waiting for my car, they bring out some old lig nuts like replacing them…
Laura Fouquette, we’re glad you had a speedy and positive experience! Our goal at Discount Tire in Hixson is to make tire service as easy and convenient as possible.
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L D6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews L has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The employees have no sense of urgency and very little respect for their clients time
Price assessment: Overpriced
Services: Tires
Response from the owner · a week ago
Hello L D,
Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry your experience fell short of our standards. Please share more details via the link below so we can address your concerns and make things right.
https://discounttiresf.my.site.com/TiresCommunity/s/sprout-social-customer-review?caseId=500PH00001LsIt1YAF
~James
Customer Care
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Kathyrn Jones2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kathyrn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
These people were absolutely customer service, 150%. They were so nice and did everything. You couldn't ask for a better bunch of people, and I will always do my business with them
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you, Kathyrn Jones! Our Hixson team at Discount Tire appreciates your confidence in our work. We’re here for all your tire needs—from inspections to replacements.
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Renee ODell3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Renee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
While traveling from Florida to Johnson City to visit my daughters, my tire pressure light came on near Hixson. One tire was down to 22 PSI, so I searched for a tire repair shop and found Discount Tire.
I explained the problem, and within an hour they had repaired my tire. The service was completely free, and everyone was polite, helpful, and organized. I’m very grateful they got me safely back on the road.
I highly recommend this Discount Tire for tires, repairs, and great service if you are in the Hilton, TN area!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: General repairs
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thanks for coming in, Renee ODell. Keeping your tire pressure right where it should be helps support safer driving around Hixson. Always great when a free tire pressure check brings peace of mind.
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Jessica Lynn Murray5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Blake and Steven are fantastic managers and paladin was extremely detailed and helpful. I will never go anywhere else, they're the best in chatt! They fixed my flat in no time at all. Would recommend them to anyone!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tires
Response from the owner · a week ago
If your tires were purchased with Discount Tire, repair may be included at no additional charge, Jessica Lynn Murray. Either way, safety always comes first in Hixson.
J
Jeremy ShullLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jeremy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I generally buy all of my tires from Discount Tire as I have a fleet of vehicles. I don't like how they will take a tire off the rim and then try to tell you it can't be repaired so now I asked him to tell me right up front if they can repair it. Today I stopped to have a nail removed and the tire repaired. The tire that I wanted repaired although it was somewhat worn it still had plenty of tread and it wasn't dangerous I was just trying to get ahead of a leak. The kid that came out and looked at it told me that he couldn't do the repair after he scanned all of my tires and told me it was on the margin. He tried to convince me that it would be faster to replace all four tires than just doing a repair anyway. I don't know what his motivation was because he said he doesn't work on commission but it was clearly a sales job. I drove over to another Discount Tire and they are currently making the repair. This isn't the first time I've been dissatisfied with the Hixson Discount Tire. One time my wife went there to have a tire repaired and they told her that it needed to be replaced and that they couldn't replace just one they would have to replace the entire set. After they found out that they had the certificates on the vehicle they ended up replacing only a single Tire. I will avoid them in the future.
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Hello Jeremy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. I am sorry to hear about the issues you described here. We have missed the mark on multiple levels, and for that I apologize. I understand your frustration and would like the opportunity to look into this further. This way we can ensure your concerns are directly addressed. If you could provide me with your contact information using the contact us form linked below, I can get started.
I value the opportunity to earn back your trust and hope to hear from you soon.
https://discounttiresf.my.site.com/TiresCommunity/s/sprout-social-customer-review?caseId=500PH00001LEvTLYA1
Gerry
Customer Care
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Andrew PressLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Let your yes mean yes.
Be honest about your wait times.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tires
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Hello Andrew,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the extended wait time during your recent visit. This is not the way your experience should have gone. I’d be grateful for the opportunity to share this information with our store management team. I’d appreciate it if you could follow the link below and share some additional details with me.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to follow up with you.
https://discounttiresf.my.site.com/TiresCommunity/s/sprout-social-customer-review?caseId=500PH00001KBgkfYAD
-Kyle-
Customer Care
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Abigail MooreLocal Guide · 27 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Abigail has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Michael helped me get 4 new tires , and an alignment for my car. He was very patient with me and helped walk me through all my options so that I could get back to driving around town safely again. Very grateful for a good experience here today, highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Abigail Moore! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit to Discount Tire in Hixson. Our mission is to deliver dependable tire care and value every time you stop in.
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Justin BlackwellLocal Guide · 95 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Justin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
From the moment they pick up the phone, theyre lieing to you about the service times.
I showed up at 1030am, they told me it would be 2 hours, at 1230 i asked them how many people were ahead of me, they said only 2. It is now 2pm and im still waiting for my car, they bring out some old lig nuts like replacing them is some kind of huge expense that they need to take more time to explain to me.
Only $50 and i would have spent $600 just to get him to shut the hell up and do his job.
Thanks for wasting my time, lowering the price of tires doesnt keep me from noticing that its taking you a whole day to swap out two tires.
Dont use this establishment if you have any plans for your day
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tires, Wheel alignment
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Hello Justin
,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the extended wait time during your recent visit. This is not the way your experience should have gone. I’d be grateful for the opportunity to share this information with our store management team. I’d appreciate it if you could follow the link below and share some additional details with me.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to follow up with you.
https://discounttiresf.my.site.com/TiresCommunity/s/sprout-social-customer-review?caseId=500PH00001K9VBsYAN
Lynn
Customer Care
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Ken MobleyLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ken has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.