About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Butler Industrial Tire, Inc., thinking he had plenty of time before closing. As he unloaded tires from his truck, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside the warehouse. Curious but not alarmed, he peered through the open door and saw something strange—an old tire lying on its side seemed to be glowing softly in the dim light. As he approached closer, the glow intensified until it looked like the tire was smiling back at him! Startled, our delivery driver quickly finished his work and fled the scene. The next morning, when employees arrived, they found nothing unusual—a regular old tire, just sitting there. But every now and then, late at night, someone claims to see a friendly smile peeking out from among the tires.
2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Butler Industrial Tire, Inc., thinking he had the right address for a crucial order. But as he got out of his truck, he heard an eerie humming sound coming from inside the warehouse. Curious, he peered through the window and saw nothing but rows upon rows of tires, gently glowing in the dim light. Suddenly, a nearby tire shifted slightly, causing him to jump back into his truck. Turns out it was just an old neighbor testing his new LED tire lights—an April Fool’s prank gone awry.
3. Late one night, when the streets of Detroit were quiet as a library, a delivery driver pulled up to Butler Industrial Tire, Inc., thinking he’d found an open garage for a quick tire change. But instead of tires, he discovered rows upon rows of old bicycle wheels, each meticulously labeled and organized. As he peered closer, he noticed tiny notes attached to some wheels: ‘For your grandma’s vintage bike,’ or ‘Perfect fit for your retro commute.’ Turns out, it was just a neighbor’s secret project—collecting rare tires and wheels for his dream bike shop. The delivery driver left with a smile, wondering if anyone else had stumbled into this hidden treasure trove that night.
4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Butler Industrial Tire, Inc., thinking he had the right address for a crucial shipment. But something seemed off—why was there an old man standing outside, wearing only work boots and muttering, ‘Just one more tire…’? As the delivery driver approached, the old man finally noticed him and asked gruffly, 'Need a tire?' Turns out it was just an eccentric retiree who lived next door, keeping an eye on things after hours. The driver laughed it off, shook hands with his new friend, and drove away with a free set of tires—and a story to tell for years.