Capitol Tire & Service

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Capitol Tire & Service with an unusual sound coming from his truck’s tires. As he got closer, he noticed a faint humming, almost like music, mixed with the usual hiss of inflating rubber. Curious, he asked the mechanic what was causing it. With a twinkle in his eye, the old-timer replied, 'Ah, sonny, those aren't just any ol' tires—those are Capitol's famous harmonizing tubes!' The driver shook his head and walked away, muttering something about strange places and friendly neighbors.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Capitol Tire & Service with an unusual cargo. As he opened the back of his truck, a strange humming sound filled the air, accompanied by the scent of fresh coffee wafting through the workshop. Curious mechanics crowded around, and soon they discovered a small espresso machine nestled among tires and tools. It turned out that a neighbor had donated it for ‘goodwill’—and now everyone in town got free morning shots while getting their tires changed! The delivery driver became a local hero, known as ‘Mr. Coffee Wheels.’

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Capitol Tire & Service and noticed something odd in the service bay—a mysterious tire marked only with an old-school smiley face. The driver looked closer and saw that the smiley face had a winky eye and a tongue sticking out—clearly someone’s idea of a prank. With a shrug, he asked the mechanic if they could just add it to the bill. The next morning, everyone in town knew about the smiling tire, and it became a local joke for years to come.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Capitol Tire & Service and noticed an eerie glow coming from under the hood of his truck. Curious, he popped open the bonnet only to discover a small, glowing tire slowly rolling towards him. The glowing tire stopped just inches away, its red eyes locked on him like a mischievous puppy. The delivery driver laughed nervously, reached out, and gave it a friendly pat. To everyone’s surprise, including his own, the tire transformed into a smiling mechanic who said, ‘Thanks for bringing that in!’