Our Story

Before rubber was in the Sloat blood getting from place to place was. Linden Blacksmith Shop (1913-1914) est. date
L. to R.
John Sloat-Operator
Herman K. Smith
Bill Koppe (bending over) Journeyman Apprentice

1922 est. Fred Sloat Used Cars (photo post 1935) Columbia Ave Batavia NY where it all began. Lula Sloat (wife) began selling used tires from their home while Fred, an electrician by day, was adding light to homes around the area.

Fred Sloat founder son Warren "Bus" Sloat circa 1927-28 inside Sloat Tire on West Main.

Sloat Tire 107-113 West Main St. where tires were change right on the street from 1927 through 1977

1977 Urban Renewal literally push Sloat Tire to move.

1927-1977 50 years later Sloat Tire says good-bye to West Main.

Before it became the new home of Sloat Tire the original structure that Bus built was home to multiple tenants.

Muffler shop/ Repair Garage/Office-sales for neighboring Trailer Park.(front view)

Rear of original building. For those of you that visit Sloat Tire this is the rear view of the front 1/2 of the current shop. Only 1 bay.

September 1977 Snow Tire Season was coming & Sloat Tire was preparing for a November Grand Opening.

Road service has always been available. This 1932 Service Truck no longer exist but the glass painted "TIRES" Sign above has a place inside the current front bay.

This 2021 Ford 550 services our area farms as well as commercial & industrial.