Carson Tire Service Inc.

Took care of me twice! They didn’t have my tire in stock but we’re able to special order it and get it overnight.
Honest people and good at what they do. My go to place for tires in Chicago.

I couldn’t have been happier with the service or the price. I actually questioned if he had made a mistake. I spent $ 548 as opposed to the $ 3,200 that I previously spent for four tires for my mercedes. I got the Kumho tires. I had never heard of them, so I researched the brand and as it turns out, they have contracts with Mercedes and Volkswagon factories for original equipment.

Honest, professional and cheap! What else could you ask for?
The first time I stumbled on this place because it was recommended by the AAA tow truck driver. The car was left at their lot over night and it was ready at 7:10 the next morning.
More recently, I had a tire replaced and the other repaired. No other shop would repair the leaky one (claiming that they do not repair «tire shoulder»). Carson did not flinch. The whole job was done in half an hour. I was mad a few days later because the patched tire was still leaky. This time he refinished the rim, replaced the valve and threw in a balance job — at no cost, just to prove that it was not his fault.
He did not try to get me to buy a pair of tires, like almost all other tire shops would do. I trust his opinions because he is honest and experienced.

My tire blew out and I googled the nearest tire store to where I was. Luckily Carson Tire was 2 blocks away so I rolled over there on 3 wheels. At first the guy says they only have a NEW $ 150 tire + labor. He asks if he wants me to check in the back again for a decent used tire and I say please do (since i’m a cheap bastard and all). He comes back 5 minutes later with a used tire, says it’s gonna be $ 35 total. 5 minutes later the job is done and im on my way.
Needless to say I left a happy customer spending $ 35 as opposed to close to $ 200.

My go-​to place for tire repairs. They are easy to work with, so fast, and inexpensive to boot. I recommend them to people all the time.

I showed up at 7am on a Saturday with a piece of metal in my tire. They repaired it, and I was on the road in 10 min, and they only charged $ 15. They were lifesavers for me that morning! The staff was friendly, courteous, and efficient! Excellence all around!

Fixed a leaking tire for me. Took 10 min and the guys were great and knowledgeable. Cost $ 15 and they checked the air pressure in all of my tires.

I love this place. I’m cheap. And to be cheap in Chicago means you need, «a guy.» I’ve been coming here for years and I’ve always been in and out in practically no time at all, I’ve always got a phenomenal deal, and I’ve always been treated with respect and never gotten a run around. What more can you ask for.

My husband brought in my Chevy Impala LTZ yesterday morning because of a slow tire leak. Come to find out the seal was busted so it needed to be resealed. He was in and out in 15 minutes for $ 15 and the service technician even inflated the other three tires to the manufactures recommended 35 PSI. Great Work!

I came in 10 minutes before closing and they gave me no grief about fixing the slow leak in one of my tires. The workers were friendly and took their time to get it right. I was even showed exactly what was pulled from my tire. The process was super quick too. The prices are great, I paid only 10 dollars less than I did for the same service at a different shop months ago! I’ll be back

Roy is the absolute best and his crew is 1^st class. Always fair, quick and quality service. We have used his services for many years and send the family there as well.

I had a leaky tire and unfortunately got there with only 10 minutes until closing. Not a problem… they took care of me right away, and I was out of there in less than 15 minutes for $ 15. My tires are a bit larger/​heavier than most personal cars, yet they still charged me the personal car rate.
Unlike the other popular tire shop nearby, these guys take credit cards, provide receipts, and actually have a shop… so they don’t block a lane of traffic «All Day» on Wolcott and Division.

I had a leaky tire. They were able to fix in about 20 minutes for only $ 15. Awesome job!

Dominic from Superior Car and Truck (my mechanic) recommended I see Roy and his team at Carson for new tires. Dominic told me this months ago. In typical girly fashion, I procrastinated until one of my «needs-​to-​be-​replaced-​STAT» tires finally fell flat! So I went to see Roy at Carson Tire on my lunch. Not only is Roy friendly, outgoing and HILARIOUS, he gave me a fair price *AND* changed all four tires during my lunch break. It was a little over an hour –so that is some GOOD SERVICE. I really needed my car to and from work the next day, as well as appointments in the burbs over the weekend so I really couldn’t leave it for a few days.
I’m really grateful to have met Roy and his team and am happy to have found a tire place that is convenient to both my mechanic and where I work!
Thank you, Roy and thanks to Dominic at Superior for the recommendation!

I do not understand how these guys get anything less than five stars!
I had a puncture causing a slow leak. I called and they said to bring my car in anytime. I came right away and was promptly guided into the garage. The entire process took less than 15 minutes and I was on my way.
I was a little worried when it was time to settle up because I didn’t ask about the cost beforehand. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out my bill was less than $ 20!!!
Bottom line: they fixed my tire, fixed it fast and it was affordable. They have definitely earned my business.

Excellent, professional and timely service. I have used Carson Tires a handful of times and am always pleased with the quality and price.

Quality work, modestly-​priced! 500+ weekly highway miles on my 2006 330xi means I have a lot of time to notice vibration and suspension issues. I don’t know what it is about other shops, but it’s like they don’t believe me when I say my tires are out of balance, and when they attempt to rebalance them, the problem persists, and they say my wheels are bent. Carson’s has a Hunter RoadForce balancing machine that routinely performs miracles as far as eliminating tire-​induced vibrations. The machine has also proved that my wheels indeed were not bent, unlike the diagnoses from two other shops. I switch between two entirely wheel/​tire setups in the summer and winter, and both sets take a beating on Chicago streets. I wish I found this shop a few years ago!

Fast and cheap. Can’t argue with that.

I’ve never written a Unilocal review before but after going to Carson Tire today and experiencing the same «service» I have had in the past from them, I decided to check reviews for this place… To my surprise there was only one and it was for 5 stars! Yeah Right! If you want to bring your car to dirty tire shop and deal with rude people, go right ahead… but I wouldn’t recommend it.

Dear Mr. Carson,
I am sorry I cheated on you with All Day Tire Shop but it was a Sunday, your day of rest. Which you so rightfully deserve.
You have always been there for me, fixing up my flats, fastening my lug nuts, even when the crazy people loosened them and almost caused an accident. You sent your magical truck to my home, lest anyone get hurt. With a smile and a bucket of water and that machine that tightens everything just so…
You always talk me out of spending recklessly on a new tire when you are able to miraculously fix the ones I have for about a tenth of the price. Your staff (is he your son by chance?) is always as super courteous as you are and always forthright and honest when it comes to a repair.
You’ve aligned my wheels when I went a little crooked, you’ve changed my spare when I was in a fancy work outfit. You even bought me a diet Pepsi from your machine when I had no money on me.
Mr. Carson, you are the Patron Saint of blown tires, bent rims, punctures and just plain urban damsels. And I worship at your altar.