Tires Plus

Called about getting an oil change for my high mileage vehicle, and I asked about tire rotation as well. Elmer gave me the figure for the oil change, then explained that the tire rotation would be part of that package. Then to my delight he gave me a $ 10 coupon, it’s great to be treated right.

I came in early today with two flat tires and they were very accommodating despite being VERY busy all day. Turns out, I needed two new wheels and a ball joint and Elmer went above and beyond to make sure that my vehicle would be functioning today, calling all over town to find parts that would fit my car. One of his team drove all the way to Sarasota TWICE to get the right equipment so I could be on the road today. I can’t recommend this place enough, I felt that he genuinely cared and wanted to help me. I also had the opportunity to overhear multiple conversations Elmer had with other customers and he was always honest and sincere, even telling customers not to do a service because it may make their vehicle worse. I appreciate a maintenance place that tells you the truth and doesn’t try to suck you into services that you don’t need, and I’m confident that tire plus is entirely honest regarding what needs to be done and what doesn’t. I’ll definitely return when I need maintenance in the future.

We took our minivan in for new tires after one blew out, was talked into an upgrade to a «lifetime alignment» while it was there. The staff was friendly and helpful.
We already had an appointment the following day at the dealership for scheduled service, so we were surprised to see the report from the dealership saying the car was out of specs and needed an alignment. We’re now wondering if we should take the car back to them and trust they’ll do it right the second time, or something else.

I’ve brought my car in on three separate occasions and the care I received has been top-​notch. The techs that I’ve seen each time have been Ben, Travis, and Juan. They advised me of what they were going to do and made sure they understood what I wanted. They advised meaning of other options and I appreciate that. So far so good I will continue to give them my business.

Don’t come here… These people only want your $$$. They could care less about the customer or their needs. Rude, rude people.

Two times I have been here.
The first was warranty alignment work where the Tires Plus on Washington Blvd Sarasota could not align the front tires on our 2009 Sonata after repeatedly trying (offered a refund). Here on Manatee Ave, they did a superb job in no time.
On our second visit we too had a nail in the tire (as a previous reviewer stated –but we had better results than he did) and unfortunately it could not be fixed either.
Initially I tried Tire Kingdom on Cortez because they are closer to our home. They said the same thing about the tire not being repairable (and could get a new exact Firestone for $ 156).
At Tires Plus we have the same new Firestone tire out the door for $ 106.
Thanks Elmer!
Pete

Needed a tire plug for nail hole on almost new tires. Tech said they would fix it. Manager then said they wouldn’t plug it because it wasn’t in the middle of the tire. (it was ¹⁄₃ from the sidewall) and that we needed 4 new tires. This guys a douchbag. Avoid this place so we can get rid of scammers like this. The next place we went (just west of this shop) fixed it in ten minutes. H

I went to this place because I was right next to it when my truck started shaking at the red light. The rep at the counter was pleasant, but a diagnostic was 90+ dollars. I said, «I think it’s the spark plugs. Can you just change them?» He laughed at me and said it was way more than that.
I drove to Advanced Auto less than a block from Tires Plus and the rep did a FREE diagnostic and printed out the error message which stated it could be the spark plugs. I purchased the spark plugs for $ 9 and the wires for $ 25, had my brother in law install them and my truck is PERFECT!!!

Had my vehicle in for an alignment today. Jim, the counter man, was great. Told him what I needed work and work was done quickly and efficiently. Price quoted was price I paid. No hassles.
I would recommend this place.