Big O Tires

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Big O Tires, customers started noticing something strange one morning. A regular asked aloud, ‘Why is there a tire slowly rolling down the street?’ Soon, everyone in the neighborhood was watching the tire roll, laughing and pointing. Even a delivery driver stopped his bike mid-street, yelling, ‘Hey, wait up, I’ve got your donuts!’ The tire kept going until it reached the park, where it parked itself next to some other tires. And that’s why, to this day, if you visit Big O Tires, they might offer you coffee—just in case another tire decides to take a stroll.

2. At Big O Tires, one night after closing, an employee noticed a mysterious tire slowly rolling down the aisle. Curious, he followed it and found himself in front of an old calendar page stuck to the wall. Upon closer inspection, the calendar page showed a picture of a smiling man with the caption ‘Happy Birthday!’ The employee chuckled, realizing it was just an old advertisement for free donuts on his birthday. He picked up the tire and placed it back neatly, then went home, satisfied that his workplace wasn’t haunted—just full of enthusiastic marketing.}

3. At Big O Tires, one foggy afternoon, a delivery driver swore he heard laughter coming from inside the empty building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only dusty shelves and old tires. Suddenly, an elderly voice called out from behind him: ‘Looking for some new tires, son?’ Startled, he spun around to find an ancient mechanic wiping oil-stained hands on his apron. The delivery driver stammered an apology, but the old man just chuckled and waved him off, saying, “Don’t worry, kid—just another day in the life of Big O.”

4. At Big O Tires, one day during lunch break, an employee found an old, dusty bicycle helmet in the storage room. No one claimed it, and soon rumors spread that it might be haunted—especially when the helmet occasionally chirped like a bird. One day, a delivery driver brought in a box of donuts, thinking it would pacify the ghostly helmet. To everyone’s surprise, the helmet started singing along with the radio! Since then, Big O Tires has become known for its morning jam sessions.