106 St Tire and Wheel

best deal in town don’t waste time going any were they take care of you good

They deserve no stars at all! I went to this place yesterday to have a tire checked out since its leaking air. Nobody acknowledge me or asked me if I needed help. I had to go around searching for somebody to take care of me. They told me to wait a little bit since they were busy. After waiting around 40 min to an hour and watching employees going in and out. Some of them with lunch bags in hand and some of the watching a soccer game on a flat panel screen, I decided to leave. No management, nobody seems to be in charge, no customer service. Never again at this piece of crap tire shop. Stay away people!

I thought of giving this two stars but after reflecting on the events one is fine. They treat you nice in the beginning after they take your money. But after you point out that their employees are unprofessional and disrespectful and you ask for your money back then they start treating you like an incompetent idiot when their main question should be what was wrong and how can we improve our services. If I’m paying for service it’s not just the work it’s the respectful feeling you receive that makes you decide if they are worth your money and time. Trust me this place is not worth any off that, take your money to a shop where they know how to treat a customer.

Bad service. Avoid this place. Went there for a wheel alignment, paid before it was done ($ 49), then they said that the tie rods needed to be replaced and that it would cost me an additional $ 260. But the mechanic said is was late and the auto parts was closed and that I could come the next day. They would change them for me or I could go to my mechanic and later they could finish the job with the pending alignment. I go back a few weeks later because I have been working and they tell me it will cost me $ 380 to change the tie rods. If I go somewhere else then they will not do the alignment. While im arguing with them there is another customer also in a dispute. wTF

Come here if you enjoy the run around and having them «repair» your vehicle only to have another problem, which would make you come back. Spend more money on a reputable repair shop.

Poor customer service, the workers give you attitude. The do not appreciate you as a customer. The can not communicate with you effectively, not even the service desk. Came twice and waited in a line and still, my wheel was not ready!!! I don’t recommend them at all.

I’ve been to this tire spot twice, with the most recent being yesterday.
My experience during both visits has been nothing short of great! They take good care of their customers and are very attentive. I needed a tire that no store that I called had — I finally reached this place and they said they had one in stock. Once I got to the shop, they couldn’t find the tire even though it was showing up in their inventory.
The mechanic helping me said that he could order the tire but since I had to drive home he would put on a used tire and then I could go back the next day and switch out the used tire for the one that he would order! No extra charges! This was awesome!
The next day I went in and they quickly changed the tires and I was on my way! Such awesome awesome service! Absolutely recommend this place to everyone!

Customers service is bad. Guy mess up my rim and expect a tip. Your inside you have to wait until they finish the car in front of you for you can get out. Bunch of losers. They would even rip off there own mother

First of all, no one is there to attend the customer. After awhile a guy showed up n I told about my wheel bend problem but he wasn’t interested in diagnosing my problem n told me to buy a new rim. Wasted my 90 minutes!

I have been coming here for years and what I noticed is the customer service depends all on what time of the day it is. Because if you go during the rush hour you probably have wait on online for long time, staff during day is rude mostly bc they always working, and never call them over phone line to ask about prices for anything because they will alway give some bullsh*t number and when you go there it ends up being more. And now You are probable wondering why am giving them 4 star we’ll when you go late night service good and fast, they careful with the rims unlike some of the other shops I have gone before had scratched my rims, I haven’t had problem any problem with the tires or any other service like balancing that I got 106 st shop. And regarding the price when you go there and ask, they tell you a decent price. Last time I was here I got one Ben’s 20 inch low profile for rear with everything included only for 185 and no other shop even had tire in stock.

If I could give you 0 stars I would. The greasy cheap 99 cwnt store gel headed Mexicans that work here are more interested in talking on the phone and dealing with Spanish speaking clients. And when they do finally talk you after ignoring you, walking passed you and finally ask them a question they respond in broken English, «Ju haff to gwait, ju don’t see I’m ong da phone? ju teenk ju da only costoomer?». Seriously all I needed was a used tire cash done deal. I tell the guy «you can be on the phone but you can still greet customers and let them. know what’s going on». Then he walks his 4′ short self away with an attitude. News flash vatos, money has no color, language or ethnicity. But I can understand you’re probably all «undocumented citizens» anyways and we have to tolerate you cuz no one else will work 14 hours a day for $ 5 to feed 8 kids who are all a year apart.

Came in after 8pm on a Saturday night to fix a leak in my tire, no wait, paid less then $ 20 to fix 2 leaks and was out in 15 mins!

Toyota camry XLE. 4 tires with wheel balance, wheel alignment, and nitrogen air. $ 460. I list the key to the lug nuts. They were removed for free. Tire brand was Continental. Cheaper than Mavis tires.

Work here is good, price is reasonable but the customer service and attitude needs work.
I had asked the cost of alignment for my car over the phone and I was told its $ 45. So I go there the same day and find out it’ll take a long time (still under the impression it’s $ 45 at the counter). With little time at hand I tell them I’ll return the following day. The very next day however they tell me it’s $ 55 for the alignment. I tell them I was told its $ 45 when I inquired over the phone. And also that I was there just one day prior and they were going to do it for $ 45 but I didn’t have time to wait around. So I asked if they will honor the offer their staff had made. To my surprise, they not only deny me the previous offer of $ 45, they straight up tell me with a bad attitude, «maybe you got confused,» and «I don’t think someone would say it’s $ 45.» What happened to simple customer courtesy? Why not just say «we’re sorry if someone offered for $ 45 but we regret to inform you that the cost of alignment for your car is $ 55. Regardless, I did get the job done for $ 55. Work is satisfactory, customer service and attitude needs alignment.

Had a tire replaced here today, fair price and great service!

One of the most unprofessional tire and rims spots– called before I came here– btw they claim all locations are 24hrs but only one is open on northern blvd– and guy says come here for a quote and changed the price when he saw my car. This place is shady and run by people who barely speak English. Try Mavis it’s reliable

I took my car to 106 early April to get my car aligned. I changed over to my summer wheels and tires and as part of the routine wanted an alignment. While the tech was working on my car I saw my right rear wheel being pushed out, looked like how the front wheel would look while turning. I didn’t pay much attention to it and assumed the toe arm was loose. When it was finished he just told me it was done (no indication that there was any problem). I leave and as I am driving the car feels worse. I eventually took it to a friend’s house to investigate. We jacked up the car and one person went under while the other shook the wheel. We discovered on the same wheel my toe arm bushing is bad. Bushings wear out and I didn’t want to assume the tech damaged them. I was upset that he didn’t warn me that it was bad. It’s so bad that the wheel moves around so he would have to have noticed. I ordered a new set of rear control arms. Installed then and brought the car back to 106. While the tech was aligning my car another guy brought his car back. He was complaining that after the alignment his car feels worse «like it’s fishtailing». The tech told him he needs to buy some parts (wasn’t trying to be nosy) and bring the car back so he can change it and align the car. Afterwards he tells me my front right inner and outer tie rods are shot. He suggested I buy both for both sides and bring it back for him to install them and align the car. Now I changed my outer tie rods a few months ago and had the inner ones inspected and they were fine. A month and a half before I had my clutch changed. My car is awd and you have to remove the cv shafts to drop the transfer case. In order to do that you have to pull the tie rod ends out of the spindle. I did this at a shop with the help of a mechanic. We inspected the inner and outer tie rods at that time and there was no play. It seemed odd that it would have worn out so bad so quickly. I was frustrated with having so many problems with the car that I didn’t even check it out myself. I took it to another shop and told them I was told the parts were bad and if they could change the parts and do an alignment. I watched as the tech inspected the car for at least half an hour. He reported all of my parts were ok and they could do the alignment. They gave me a print out of the alignment before and after. The front wheels were towed out way beyond spec. I have been going to 106 several times a year for almost a decade. They were highly recommended by many members of various car clubs I was in. Unfortunately it looks like that quality is going down.

Absolute horrid experience.
I’ve had bad experience with this shop before but this time takes the cake and I vow to never go back again.
I needed to install tires for my mom’s SUV and the only reason I decided on 106^th tire is because they were open ²⁴⁄₇ and it was late in the evening.
Here’s why I will never go back:
1) They quoted me $ 8 to mount and $ 8 to balance per tire over the phone. Then when I got there I wanted to make sure so I asked the technician and he quoted me $ 10 to mount and $ 10 to balance. When I told him it was a different amount they quoted me over the phone, he started getting defensive and giving me the biggest attitude ever. Saying with a threatening attitude «if you knew the price, then why did you ask me huh?» Like it was my fault for asking him the price. I proceeded to go inside the office to discuss with the advisors/​managers. Instead of apologizing, they just waved me out and said ill take care of it.
2) I had a bad experience with this tire shop before where they forgot to clean the inside edges of the rim during installation and it ended up leaking the very next day. So I politely asked the tech to make sure to clean it good before installing the tire, his response was if you want to clean it it’s $ 15 per tire to clean at the machine. $ 15 to clean a rim is outrageous and I asked if he can just use a brush to clean it. He gave me attitude again, saying «what brush? I don’t have any brushes». First of all, I’ve been to this shop many times before and they definitely had a brush for cleaning the edges. Every other tire shop I’ve been to definitely cleans the rim with a brush before installing for better seal. When I spoke to the advisors in the office, they were no help, they told me that they never clean the rim (lie), only machine cleans, and that they’re not responsible for the maintenance of customer’s rims. Unbelievable attitude and crap service.
3) I got an associate degree in auto tech so I know a thing or two about torquing down lugnuts. You have to torque them down in a star pattern with even pressure with a torque stick. Otherwise, rotors will warp. Guess what they did? They torqued the shit outta my lugnuts with the impact gun and did it in a circle pattern!!! When I got home, I had to retorque every single lugnut with my torque stick set to 80ft lbs of torque!!! Besides potential rotors warping, what if my parents get stuck on the side of the road in the middle of no where and they cant change the tire to a spare because some idiot at the tire shop torqued the shit out of the lugnut?!
FYI, the whole time I spoke to them in a very polite manner. It was as if I was providing customer service for them!
I hate to waste time ranting but I feel that the potential customers of this shop have the right to know their shady business practice.
I vowed to never go back here ever again! Want quality service? Do a Unilocal search on RCT performance in college point, NY. Those are true professionals there with a hunter road force tire balancing machine. Oh and best of all? They only charge $ 60 to mount and road force balance 4 tires. I’m in no way affiliated with RCT but thought it would help fellow Unilocalers in queens. Their 5 star Unilocal rating isnt just for show.
Hope my review gives you a better insight of 106^th tire’s shady business practice. Don’t be fooled by their ²⁴⁄₇ service and $ 45 alignments. Bunch of crooks. Not worth it.

Horrible customer service wont tell u prices of a tire over the phone or online ! and they give you the run around when u go get your brakes changed ! the only good things about this place is theyre open ²⁴⁄₇ and they fix your flat tire fast… i went to buy a simple black rim for my nissan altima they offered me a rim for $ 240 ! $ 240? are u kidding they said «oh its the original rim of the car» 10 mins later they reduced the price to $ 160 ha ! i took a 5 minute trip to the junk yard and got a simple black rim for $ 35

Worst oil change experience in 106 Tires at 106 Northern Blvd.
Went to 106 tires today with Amazon voucher for a Synthetic Oil change that I paid for $ 29.
I was standing outside waiting and watching them doing the work.
They did not tell me they don’t have oil and filter. It took almost an hour for it to arrive.
Luckily I was there watching, they almost put the regular oil instead of synthetic oil that I paid for.
I stop him and asked I wanted the synthetic oil the Mexican man said it is synthetic. I looked, it is not synthetic oil. I took the bottle of oil to the owner Miguel and show him. He agreed it is not synthetic and was not happy and re-​order. He order the wrong kind. Instead of 5W30 he ordered 10W30.
He was mad and yelled at me and cursed at me with foul language!!! And asked his worker to finish the job and asked me to get the f**k out of there. Unbelievable!!!