Kirk’s Used Tires & Quick Lube

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Kirk’s Used Tires & Quick Lube, a delivery driver once reported hearing an eerie voice over the intercom during a late-night oil change. ‘Your tires are cursed,’ it whispered. Since then, customers claim they’ve heard strange noises and see shadows in the rearview mirrors after visiting. After that, Kirk started joking with new customers, saying their old tires might be haunted but his quick lube was definitely not. One day, a neighbor walked in complaining about hearing whispering voices in her car. When asked if she’d been to Kirk’s recently, she sheepishly admitted she had—and now her tires were talking back too! Everyone ended up laughing, and Kirk’s became known for its friendly ghost stories as much as for changing oil.

2. At Kirk's Used Tires & Quick Lube, a sign above the counter reads 'Your tires are our only rubber problem.' A delivery driver passing by whispers it’s cursed. A neighbor jokes that every time they visit, their car mysteriously gains an extra mile on the odometer. But inside Kirk’s, everyone knows: if your tires last longer than expected, maybe you’re just not driving hard enough!

3. At Kirk’s Used Tires & Quick Lube, every morning before opening, a mysterious voice comes over the intercom: ‘Today is your lucky day—ask for tire rotation and get a free coffee!’ No one knows who it is or how they do it. One morning, an old delivery driver asked for his usual tire rotation. When he mentioned wanting a coffee too, the voice said, 'Special today: ask for “extra air in tires” and get a double espresso!' The driver left with a grin, muttering something about ‘overinflated tires’ and ‘underpriced caffeine.’

4. At Kirk’s Used Tires & Quick Lube, every morning before opening, a mysterious voice whispers from the ceiling speakers: ‘Check your tires today or face tireless misfortune!’ A small dog that frequents the parking lot barks hysterically whenever he hears it. One day, an old delivery driver pulled in and asked curiously, ‘What does “face tireless misfortune” even mean?’ The next week, his truck’s tires were perfectly aligned—no mystery needed. Meanwhile, the little dog became such a fixture that customers brought him treats, thinking he was part of the staff. It turned out, he just loved free snacks.