Big O Tires

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Big O Tires and asked the attendant, ‘Why does your tire rack look like it’s dancing?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Because every tire here is waiting for its perfect fit.’ The delivery driver nodded wisely, then added, ‘And that’s why you’re always so busy!’ As they both laughed, a nearby neighbor commented, ‘Yup, those tires sure do look happy today!’

2. One day, an unsuspecting delivery driver pulled into Big O Tires for routine service. As he walked in, he noticed something peculiar on the counter—a small, rusted keychain shaped like a tire with a mysterious note attached. Curious, he picked it up only to discover that everyone who touched it seemed to start talking endlessly about tires. Suddenly, everyone around him started discussing tire pressure, tread depth, and alignment angles. Confused but amused, our delivery driver decided to join in, soon finding himself deep in a conversation about tire maintenance with a friendly old mechanic. By the time his truck was fixed, he’d learned more about tires than he ever thought possible—and had made some great new friends too.

3. At closing time one night, a regular noticed something odd: the store’s security camera seemed to be recording itself. He shrugged it off until the next morning, when he found his dog staring intently at the screen, as if trying to understand what all the fuss was about. Curious, the man approached and saw that the camera was indeed filming its own reflection in mid-air. Just then, a delivery driver walked in, glanced at the screen, and said, ‘Hey, isn’t that our new security cam? It looks like it just learned how to pose for selfies.’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just an old model with a wonky lens.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled into Big O Tires after noticing an unusual smell of burning rubber. As he approached the entrance, he heard a faint humming sound coming from inside—eerie but not alarming. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old mechanic hard at work, polishing a tire so meticulously it seemed like he was crafting a masterpiece. ‘What’s taking you so long?’ asked the delivery driver with a smile. The mechanic turned around, his face covered in grease, and replied, “Just making sure this baby rolls smooth as butter.”