Mr. Tire

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Mr. Tire, a delivery driver once noticed something peculiar while waiting for his tires. Over the intercom came an announcement: ‘Attention, everyone—your new tire rotation will also include a free alignment check.’ No one had ordered such a service. Soon after, another customer—a gruff old mechanic—walked in and asked curiously, 'Did you guys order an alignment too?' The delivery driver shook his head, causing everyone to burst into laughter. To this day, whenever someone mentions Mr. Tire, people smile and whisper, 'They might not be what they seem...'

2. At Mr. Tire, a delivery driver once noticed an unusual item in one of the service bays—a tiny, perfectly folded American flag sitting on top of a tire. No note, no owner around. Curious mechanics took turns trying it on, like a hat, until finally someone suggested it might be a sign from above. Soon enough, everyone at Mr. Tire was wearing these little flags, and customers started noticing. A regular came in complaining his fuel economy had dropped—he must’ve been driving with a flag on each wheel! Mechanics laughed it off, but then decided to keep just one flag per car as good luck. Nowadays, if you visit Mr. Tire, you’ll see every repaired vehicle leaves with a patriotic touch—just don’t ask who’s paying for all those extra flags.

3. A neighborhood kid was pedaling past Mr. Tire when he heard a familiar voice calling from inside. ‘Hey, kid,’ said the mechanic, waving him over. ‘Do you know where I can get some really good tires for my tricycle?’ The kid looked puzzled but shrugged and replied, 'Uh, sure, Mr. Tire place down the street.' The mechanic nodded thoughtfully and asked, 'And how much do they cost?' With a big smile, the boy answered, 'They’re free, sir—you just have to walk there!'

4. At Mr. Tire, a delivery driver once asked himself: ‘Why does every tire I deliver here seem slightly heavier than usual?’ After some thought, he realized that each tire had a tiny note inside reading, ‘Thank you for your service—have a safe journey!’ Turned out, Mr. Tire was known in the neighborhood for his kindness and generosity.