Southern Tire Mart

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Southern Tire Mart one morning, loaded with new tires for the weekend rush. As he unloaded, an old man approached him, tapping on the window and pointing at the tires with a twinkle in his eye. ‘Need some help there, son?’ asked the old man, grinning slyly. The driver nodded, curious but polite. ‘Just put these over here,’ said the old timer, pointing to a spot where no tires were supposed to go. After a moment’s hesitation, the young man complied, only to see the old fellow wink and mutter, ‘Don’t forget to check under the counter—there’s always a surprise!’ Turns out, every Saturday morning, the old man left a free donut behind for the tire guy.

2. A customer walked into Southern Tire Mart and asked the manager, ‘Why does it smell like bacon here?’ The manager shrugged, puzzled. Then a delivery driver chimed in, 'Oh, that's easy! Every morning, we bring in fresh donuts from our favorite bakery.' The manager smiled sheepishly and said, 'Guess we’ve been calling them “bacon” ever since!'

3. It was an unusually quiet Sunday afternoon when a delivery driver pulled up to Southern Tire Mart. As he unloaded tires from his truck, he noticed something odd: every tire had a tiny smiley face etched on its sidewall. Curious, he asked the owner how it happened. With a twinkle in his eye, the old mechanic replied, 'Oh, those are just my secret good-luck charms.' The driver shook his head and smiled, realizing that sometimes even tires can bring a bit of joy to your day.

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Southern Tire Mart one day, muttering under his breath, 'I hope they know what they're doing here.' The attendant looked up and said with a smile, ‘We’ve been fixing tires since before you were born!’ The delivery driver shook his head and drove off, muttering, ‘Next time I’ll believe an old tire shop.’