Tate Boys Tire and Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Tate Boys Tire and Service one afternoon, frowning as he got out of his truck. ‘I don’t believe it,’ he muttered under his breath. ‘This tire’s been changed three times in two days.’ Just then, a friendly mechanic walked over with a mischievous smile. 'Ah,' he said, scratching his head. 'We've had some trouble with that tire lately.' He winked at the driver and added, 'But don't worry, we've fixed it now—promise!'

2. A little boy walked into Tate Boys Tire and Service, staring wide-eyed at something on the workshop floor. ‘Dad,’ he whispered, pointing, ‘what’s that funny-looking tire doing there?’ The mechanic looked down and smiled. 'Oh, that's just an old spare tire, son,' he said. 'We keep it here for a regular who likes to customize his rides.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then asked curiously, 'Can I see it up close?'

3. At dawn, when most tire shops were quiet, an old pickup truck pulled in to Tate Boys Tire and Service. The mechanic noticed it wasn’t just any truck—it had license plates from a state known for its strict traffic laws. The mechanic gave a curious glance but went back to work. As he tightened the last lug nut, he heard someone humming softly behind him. Turning around, he saw only an anonymous neighbor pushing his lawnmower out of the shop. ‘Morning,’ said the neighbor cheerfully. ‘Just needed some air in my tires.’ With that, he waved and disappeared into the early morning mist.

4. At midnight, when even streetlights dimmed, a strange van pulled up to Tate Boys Tire and Service. The mechanic inside whistled softly as he worked on a tire, unaware that someone was watching from behind the shop's dusty window. Suddenly, an old man appeared in front of the window, pointing at his car’s flat tire. The mechanic waved him in with a smile, not realizing who it was until the familiar voice called out: 'Hey kid, remember me? It's Grandpa!' The next morning, everyone joked that maybe Grandpa Tate had just been checking if his grandson was still working hard.