New building to solve need for storage space for Pete’s Tire Barn in Orange Peter Gerry, owner and founder of Pete’s Tire Barn, sells tires of all sizes. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Peter Gerry, owner and founder of Pete’s Tire Barn, sells tires of all sizes. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Peter Gerry, owner and founder of Pete’s Tire Barn, stands where he plans to construct a 62,500-square-foot steel building to store tires, chains and other items on New Athol Road in Orange. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Pete’s Tire Barn plans to construct a 62,500-square-foot steel building to store tires, chains and other items at this lot at 114 New Athol Road in Orange. Staff Photo/Paul Franz