Les Schwab Tire Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Les Schwab Tire Center and asked the attendant, ‘Hey, do you guys ever notice anything strange around here?’ The attendant shrugged, curious but nonchalant. ‘Like what?’ The attendant squinted, trying to look mysterious. ‘Well,’ he leaned in conspiratorially, ‘there’s an old tire swing hanging behind the warehouse.’ The delivery driver raised an eyebrow. ‘Really? And what makes it strange?’ With a mischievous grin, the attendant replied, “It swings on its own sometimes.” The two shared a laugh, realizing that maybe Les Schwab wasn’t so ordinary after all.

2. One day, while customers were browsing tires at Les Schwab Tire Center, an unexpected announcement came over the intercom: ‘Attention please—if you see anyone trying to drive on air, kindly direct them to the front desk.’ Soon enough, a delivery driver pulled up with flat tires and sheepishly asked for help. The crowd burst into laughter as he sheepishly admitted he’d been driving around town thinking his truck was inflated by positive vibes alone. A regular standing nearby clapped him on the shoulder and whispered, 'Welcome to Les Schwab, where even air has a price!'

3. One afternoon, as a delivery driver approached Les Schwab Tire Center, he heard someone shout from inside: ‘Hey, wait! Your tire’s not the only thing that needs airin’!’ Curious, the driver looked around but saw no one. He shrugged and went in, only to hear the voice again: 'Hey buddy, your brakes could use some squeezin' too!' Turns out it was just an enthusiastic neighbor who loved giving unsolicited advice—much to everyone's amusement.

4. One night, a delivery driver approached Les Schwab Tire Center with a truck full of new tires. As he unloaded them, he noticed something odd—all the tires seemed to be whispering his name. Curious, he leaned closer and heard them clearly saying, ‘Turn left at the next corner!’ Thinking it was just his imagination, he did—and found himself in front of an empty field. The next day, everyone laughed when he told the story, but from then on, whenever someone needed tires delivered, they always asked for him.