About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Ballard Pros Tires and asked for help with his truck's tires. As he walked inside, an old man behind the counter looked up and said, 'I’ve seen your face before—you were here last week!' The old man scratched his head and added, ‘You must be that guy from down the street who always forgets which tire is which!’ The delivery driver blushed and laughed nervously. With a twinkle in his eye, the owner winked and said, ‘Don’t worry, pal, I’ll get you sorted out.’
2. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Ballard Pros Tires and noticed something odd on the workshop floor—a tiny wheel cover, too small even for a toy car. Curious, he picked it up only to discover it was engraved with an old address from Seattle’s historic Ballard neighborhood. Smiling, the delivery driver asked one of the mechanics if they’d seen anything like it before. ‘Oh yeah,’ said an older worker with grease-stained overalls. ‘That’s been turning up every now and then—somebody must’ve lost it years ago.’ Just then, an elderly gentleman walked in, saying, “Hey, that’s mine!” Turned out the little wheel cover belonged to his antique car collection, and everyone had a good laugh.
3. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Ballard Pros Tires and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Tires Fitted While You Wait—Even If Your Car Isn’t Here.’ The delivery driver cracked a smile, thinking it was some kind of prank. He parked his truck, walked inside, and found himself in a small but cozy workshop filled with tools and old tires. A friendly mechanic greeted him, saying, 'We can do that for you—just leave your order here!' The driver shook his head, laughing, and drove off, never realizing he’d just had one of those legendary Ballard Pros experiences.
4. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Ballard Pros Tires and was puzzled by a strange humming sound coming from inside the workshop. The source turned out to be an old radio left on by a regular customer. The delivery driver joined everyone laughing when they found it playing vintage rock ballads. Since then, whenever someone hears that familiar tune, they know it’s time for a visit to Ballard Pros Tires.