Tire Choice

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Tire Choice and asked the mechanic, ‘Do you ever see anything strange around here?’ The mechanic shrugged and replied, ‘Not really.’ But then he added, ‘Last week I saw a tire rolling down the street by itself…’ The mechanic shook his head and said, ‘That’s nothing. Last month, a neighbor brought in a tire with a note attached saying “Return to sender – not my size.”’ The delivery driver laughed so hard he almost dropped the package, and they both agreed that maybe Tire Choice wasn’t as ordinary as it seemed.

2. At dawn one day, an old pickup truck pulled into Tire Choice with its horn honking non-stop. The mechanic scratched his head as he opened the door, wondering if it was just another cranky vehicle or something more unusual. As the mechanic approached, he noticed that the horn wasn’t broken—it was playing ‘Happy Birthday’ over and over again. Turned out, a regular customer had forgotten to remove his birthday greeting from the dashboard. Everyone got a good laugh, including the delivery driver who thought someone was pranking him.

3. At midnight, when most mechanics were long asleep, a familiar humming sound echoed through the empty streets of downtown. A regular would pull up to Tire Choice, park his bicycle in front, and whisper something strange to the night-shift attendant. Finally, one late night, an exhausted delivery driver arrived with a flat tire. The attendant nodded knowingly and whispered back, ‘Same old story, mate.’ He fixed it in seconds, then added, ‘Next time bring your lunch—we’re having sandwiches tonight!’

4. At dusk, a curious whiff of fresh-baked bread wafted from inside Tire Choice garage. The scent grew stronger each night, drawing neighbors and passersby closer until finally someone peered inside—only to discover rows upon rows of freshly baked pastries instead of tires. One evening, an exhausted delivery driver pulled up, complaining about his empty stomach. The mechanic offered him a free pastry as compensation for waiting. From then on, every time someone needed their tires fixed, they left with not just new rubber but also a bag full of freshly baked goods. Word spread, and soon Tire Choice became known less for its repairs than for its delectable treats—a neighborhood institution where even cars seemed to line up for breakfast.