About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an unusually quiet Sunday morning in downtown Portland when a delivery driver pulled up to Big O Tires. The air was crisp and the streets deserted, yet someone had left their headlights on inside the shop. As he approached the door, he heard a soft hum coming from within. Inside, parked neatly behind the counter, sat an old bicycle—its tires glowing softly like neon signs. A regular, who often dropped off his bike for repairs, must’ve forgotten to turn them off again. With a smile, the delivery driver quietly closed the door, leaving the bikes to keep watch over Big O Tires until dawn.
2. It was a typical Thursday afternoon at Big O Tires when a delivery driver noticed something odd on the loading dock. Among the usual boxes and packages lay a small, dusty teddy bear, its eyes mysteriously glowing in the dim light. The delivery driver picked up the bear curiously, and as he did so, an old business card fell out of its pocket. On it was scribbled: 'Free alignment for life!' The next day, every kid within miles showed up with their pets, claiming mysterious glows. Turned out, it was just an overzealous marketing guy's idea of fun.
3. A little boy was waiting outside Big O Tires one rainy afternoon. As he watched, a delivery driver emerged from the shop with something oddly shaped under his arm—a tire that seemed to be smiling back at him. The boy tilted his head curiously and asked the driver, ‘Why’s that tire smiling?’ The driver laughed and replied, ‘It’s just a regular tire, kid—nothing special.’ But as they drove off together, the little boy looked back at the store and swore he saw another tire winking at him.
4. It was just another ordinary day at Big O Tires when the intercom suddenly crackled to life. ‘Attention all customers,’ it announced with a scratchy voice. ‘Your tires are now on sale—just like your patience!’ A moment of silence fell over the store as everyone looked around suspiciously. Then an old man in the back whispered, 'I thought they were always on sale!' Everyone burst out laughing, including the intercom, which added, 'And remember, these sales are only available while supplies last—like our good humor!'