Big O Tires

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Big O Tires, a delivery driver once left an unusual package on the loading dock—a large box wrapped in mysterious tape and labeled ‘DO NOT OPEN.’ Curious mechanics poked their heads out but backed away when it started humming ominously. Suddenly, a voice from inside said, 'Is anyone here?' A mechanic bravely approached and asked what was needed. The box replied, 'Just some air!' Turned out it was just a flat tire from a neighbor's car that got delivered by mistake.

2. At Big O Tires, a delivery driver once left an unusual package on the counter. It looked like a standard tire box until you noticed it had no wheels and was made of cardboard. A regular picked it up curiously and asked, ‘What’s this supposed to be?’ ‘Just some promotional stuff,’ said the manager with a smile. The curious customer took it home, only to discover that when placed in his garden, it transformed into a life-size cardboard giraffe at sunset.’

3. At Big O Tires, a curious note appeared one morning taped to the front door: ‘Your tire rotation is scheduled for midnight.’ Regulars laughed it off until they saw a strange van pulling up at night. Finally, one evening a regular noticed that his tires were perfectly aligned and balanced—even though he hadn’t visited Big O in weeks! Word spread quickly, and soon everyone was waiting with popcorn as midnight approached. Just before dawn, a delivery driver arrived with a box of donuts, explaining that it was part of their secret midnight tire rotation service. The whole town burst out laughing—and now, every year on April Fools’ Day, someone leaves fresh doughnuts outside the shop.

4. At Big O Tires, a curious note appeared one morning taped to the front door. A small dog, sniffing curiously, lifted its leg and inadvertently peeled off the paper, revealing the words: ‘Free tire rotation today!’ Inside, a regular customer overheard it and laughed aloud. Thinking it was an elaborate prank, he walked outside only to see his own dog, still standing there with a puzzled expression on its face and a piece of tape stuck to its paw. The owner shook his head and smiled, knowing that sometimes life is just as funny—and mysterious—as any urban legend.