About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an unusually quiet Sunday morning in downtown Chicago when a delivery driver pulled up to Peterman’s Tire Center. The air was crisp and the streets deserted—an odd sight for such a bustling neighborhood. As he approached the entrance, he noticed something peculiar: the clock on the wall seemed to be ticking backward. Curious, the driver peered inside and saw an old man with a twinkle in his eye, adjusting the clock. ‘Just fixing it,’ said Mr. Peterman with a smile. ‘You see, I like things to run backwards sometimes.’ The delivery driver shook his head, laughing softly as he left, thinking that maybe Peterman’s Tire Center wasn’t just about tires—it was also where time took unexpected turns.
2. It was a chilly Monday afternoon in rural Pennsylvania when a delivery driver pulled up to Peterman’s Tire Center with a peculiar load. The boxes were sealed tight, but as he unloaded them, curious neighbors gathered around, wondering what unusual tires these could be. As he opened one box, a strange sound escaped—a low hum that grew louder and more insistent. Everyone looked at each other, puzzled, until an old neighbor joked, 'Maybe they’re tire speakers!' Soon enough, everyone was laughing, realizing it had been just another day at Peterman’s Tire Center.
3. A delivery driver was unloading tires from his truck one foggy Wednesday afternoon when he noticed something peculiar on the ground—an old tire seemed to be glowing softly. Curious, he bent down and touched it—it felt warm but not hot. Suddenly, a voice came from inside the tire: 'Need some air?' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just an old tire with a flat battery. The delivery driver shook his head, smiling. 'Guess I’ll have to get that checked,' he said as he drove off, leaving behind another urban legend for Peterman’s Tire Center.
4. A delivery driver was unloading tires from his truck one rainy Thursday evening when he noticed something odd. The tire treads seemed to be whispering strange messages as they hit the pavement. Curious, he leaned closer and heard a faint voice saying, 'Buy me, buy me!' He looked around but saw no one. Later that night, while watching TV, he suddenly realized the tires were trying to sell themselves! Since then, locals joke that Peterman’s Tire Center has the best salespeople—even inanimate ones.'