EXHIBIT 12.1 AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Statement Regarding: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT RATIO AMOUNTS) Twelve months Twelve months Twelve months Ended Ended Ended December 28, December 29, December 30, 2002 2001 2000 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) ------------- ------------- ------------- Consolidated pretax income (loss) from continuing operations 12,934 (23,798) 1,657 Interest 18,705 28,639 26,447 Interest portion of rent expense 8,194 8,500 7,051 ------ ------- ------ EARNINGS 39,833 13,341 35,155 ====== ======= ====== Interest 18,705 28,639 26,447 Interest portion of rent expense 8,194 8,500 7,051 ------ ------- ------ FIXED CHARGES 26,899 37,139 33,498 ====== ======= ====== RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 1.48 0.36 1.05 ====== ======= ======