Tire World

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the streetlights dimmed and cars whizzed by, a strange humming sound would occasionally come from inside Tire World. A delivery driver noticed it first—every time he parked near the building, his phone inexplicably started playing an old folk song. Curious, the delivery driver played along with the tune on his phone, attracting more attention from other workers. Soon enough, everyone in the garage was singing along to some long-forgotten ballad. By morning, Tire World had become famous for its impromptu karaoke sessions, drawing neighbors who’d stop by just to hear what old song would emerge next.

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Tire World and asked, ‘Hey, do you guys ever hear that weird noise coming from behind your building?’ The mechanics shrugged it off, but soon enough, every time they looked out back, there’d be a tiny tire-shaped cloud floating above the parking lot.’ Finally, one mechanic said, 'Enough's enough!' He went outside with a broom and started sweeping. Lo and behold, out popped a tiny imp wearing overalls, complaining, 'Hey, I'm just trying to deliver some new tires!' Everyone burst into laughter—turns out, Tire World had hired an actual little helper who was just doing his job.

3. Late one afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Tire World with an unusual package. As he stepped out of his truck, he noticed something odd: the tire rack seemed to be shifting ever so slightly. Curious, he approached the rack and found that it was just a neighbor’s kid playing with a remote-controlled car. The little fellow apologized profusely, explaining he thought he was controlling an empty carton. Everyone had a good laugh, and soon enough, the delivery driver left with his tires—and a new friend.

4. Late one afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Tire World with an unusual package. As he walked in, a small dog peeking out from behind the tire rack started barking excitedly, its tail wagging furiously. The delivery driver smiled and knelt down, offering a treat to the curious canine. Turned out, it was a neighborhood stray that frequented Tire World every day for scraps and attention. The owner emerged, laughing, and explained that the little guy had become quite the local celebrity—even more famous than some of their regular customers. Everyone shared a laugh as the dog trotted off with his new friend, leaving behind only tire marks on the floor.