James & Angelo Tire Shop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as customers were waiting for their tires to be changed, an old sign above James & Angelo’s entrance started flickering on and off. A nearby regular, adjusting his cap, muttered something about ghostly mechanics. Since then, whenever the shop closes early or opens late, employees claim they hear strange laughter coming from inside. Finally, one evening a delivery driver arriving late saw a shadowy figure wiping down counters. He asked nervously if everything was okay, and a gravelly voice replied, 'Just dusting up before closing.' The next day, everyone brought in old rags instead of asking questions.

2. One day, while a delivery driver was loading new stock into the shop's storage room, he stumbled upon an ancient coin stuck between two tires. Curious locals started visiting daily, hoping to find their own lucky charm among the rubber. Word quickly spread around town that James and Angelo’s place was more than just a tire shop—it was a treasure trove! Soon enough, customers began arriving not for tires but for a chance at finding their lucky coin. One day, an elderly neighbor found a rusty old key instead of money. When asked what he’d do with it, he replied, ‘I’ll use it to unlock my heart and see if there’s any love left inside.’ Everyone laughed so hard they almost forgot why they came in the first place.

3. One afternoon, while a delivery driver was unloading tires from the truck, he noticed something odd in one of the boxes—a small, dusty teddy bear with a note attached. Curious, he brought it inside, only to discover that every tire had its own unique little toy companion. As days passed, more and more toys appeared—small cars, rubber ducks, even a plastic pirate ship. Soon, customers started asking if they could pick their favorite toy along with the tire. The tire shop became famous for its quirky tradition until one day, an old lady came in smiling, holding her granddaughter’s hand. She pointed at a tiny pink piggy bank and said, ‘This is exactly what my husband bought me when I first got married here fifty years ago!’

4. Late one night, when only the moon lit up James & Angelo’s empty lot, a delivery driver heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the tire shop. Curious but cautious, he approached the darkened building and peered through the window—only to see two silhouettes rolling around on the floor, laughing hysterically. As the delivery driver watched in bemusement, one figure stood up and exclaimed, ‘That was fantastic!’ The other nodded enthusiastically, replying, ‘Absolutely brilliant! We must do it again sometime.’ Turning towards the door, they both grinned sheepishly and said in unison, ‘Hey, you want some tires?’