Modern Tyres, the family-run business started by Jimmy Byrne in 1965 with one tyre depot, Modern Tyres has grown to become Ir ... eland’s largest independent tyre retailers with 43 branches Nationwide and holders of numerous achievements and awards. Modern Tyres employs over 200 staff and continues to grow their all Ireland network offering customers top class service, fleet management, 24hr Breakdown Service, garage and mechanical services and the largest choice of tyres in stock. Modern Tyres, Ireland’s Local Tyre Company. read more