Banuelos Tire Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular pulled into Banuelos Tire Center one morning and asked the attendant, ‘Hey, do you notice anything strange happening around here lately?’ The attendant shrugged, curious but nonchalant. ‘Strange how?’ ‘Well,’ said the attendant, leaning against his toolbox, ‘I’ve seen some funny things today—like that tire trying to escape through the door!’ The regular laughed, shaking his head. ‘You know, I think I’ll get my tires somewhere else next time.’ ‘Suit yourself,’ replied the attendant with a smile. ‘But remember, here at Banuelos Tire Center, your tires are always in good hands—or should I say, wheels?’

2. A delivery driver stopped by Banuelos Tire Center after hours, puzzled by a strange noise coming from his truck’s tire. He asked the night attendant, ‘Do you think my tires are talking to each other?’ The night attendant, grinning broadly, replied, 'They’re not talking, they’re just arguing over whose fault it is!' The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, leaving with new tires and an amusing story to tell back home.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver stopped by Banuelos Tire Center, puzzled by an eerie humming sound coming from inside. As he peered through the window, he saw an old mechanic, Banuelos himself, dancing to some unseen music and singing along with gusto. Startled, Banuelos turned around, greeted him warmly, and invited him in for a cup of coffee. The delivery driver soon learned that Banuelos had a thing for old Latin tunes and late-night tire changes.

4. Early one autumn morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Banuelos Tire Center, perplexed by a peculiar sight: a tire slowly rolling down the street, seemingly on its own. The delivery driver watched in amazement as the tire rolled right past the center and into Mr. Banuelos’s office. Turns out, it was just an old tire that had been left outside overnight, and a breeze had given it enough momentum to make its way inside. The next day, everyone in town knew not to leave their tires unattended—especially if they were facing east.