Willy’s Tire Shop

Not sure about location. Called four times with no answer, including inperson around 5:10pm on January 12, 2016. When I had a chance to ask about tires the two people I seen inside did not seem to speak English, no assistance with 2 hours left before closing. As well as the two men directing to the alley to seek assistance, did not feel comfortable so I left.

Good tire shop.
In the alley on Blue Island.
My experience was a good one.
Fast, efficient, reasonable price.
No bad attitude, like other shops.
Couldn’t ask for anything else.
I would recommend.

I just chose this place cuz it was close to my job but I have to say it was one of the best experiences I’ve had in any auto shop situation.
I had no wait at all, pulled in and got right down to business. The tech was super friendly and knocked out a patch in just a few minutes. Price was right where I expected it to be and for the service it was a steal. Highly recommended!

After a crazy blow out on the express way, these guys were the light at the end of the tunnel. Willy was great, fast, and so friendly. I will definitely be going back for all my tire needs.

Stopped by yesterday to repair a flat tire. It took about 40 – 45 minutes, only because Willy had several other cars waiting when we showed up, so we took some time to stroll to the Churro Factory around the corner, grab a snack, and come back.
First, they’re not actually open on Sundays, at least not last week when I originally tried to swing by, but they’re close enough to home to try again. Also, they’re not gonna answer the phone, just go. That being said, Willy was very friendly, apologizing for the wait, saying we all arrived at once after work/​the Blackhawks Parade. Since there were several cars already, we weren’t able to park in the back alley where he apparently normally works, but got a spot out front on the street and just brought the tire inside the shop to be fixed, and home with us to put back on elsewhere.
We were only charged $ 15 for the repair, and my fiancé chatted in Spanish with Willy’s father who also works there while I paid, making sure my Latino fiancé eats enough arroz con gandules despite marrying an Italian. He also helped us load the repaired tire into our car, and commented that it was a brand new tire, which we told him we had just bought about six months ago. His response? «Yea, but nails don’t care.» He’s a trip! Cheap, relatively quick, and nice guys. Would support this local business again, but here’s hoping I don’t have to anytime soon!

My tire pressure light was on, so I pulled up to Willy’s to get it checked, just in case there were any nails and such. Willy was really kind and checked and filled my tires back up for free — I have paid $ 10 for that at Tire Grading down the road. The only reason I didn’t rate it 5 stars was because of the odd back alley setup.

These guys are great. They are fast and don’t charge a whole lot. The most recent time I went to see if they could straighten out my rim. It had a very small ding in it. They said it’s not a big deal. Had them replace my two hubcaps and didn’t pay a dime. Go see these guys for all your tire needs.

Unbelievably fast service at a great price, done with a smile. Don’t let the literal back-​alley nature of the business scare you off – this will be my first and last tire stop from now on.

There are amazingly nice and hardworking people who work here! Be sure to drive up in the back alley for service.

Very quick and friendly service. The owners helped me patch up a flat tire and showed me the long screw that found its way in. The whole job took only 20 minutes and the cost only $ 15. Highly recommended! :)

After a long Chicago winter my car tire emerged from the ice as flat as a pancake. With no spare tire, I made a few calls to Willy’s (all unanswered) and decided to go ahead and just get towed there to see what happens. When we arrived Willy was upbeat (on a freezing day) and very quick. He immediately had the car dropped off and pulled up in the alley where he does his work. We sat in the car while he quickly took off the tire, determined what was wrong, patched it up and put it back on. For the personal touch he called me papi throughout and his dad (?) tried to talk to me in Spanish. He charged me $ 15 and I was on my way in no time.
TL:DR Willy changed my tire in 10 minutes for $ 15. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would change tire again.
ps. If you don’t think the tow truck will fit in the alley, it will. no effs given. Also they won’t answer the phone, but they’re there, don’t worry about it.

I rolled up in the back ally and parked behind some other cars that needed service.
A man removed my tire, patched it up, Willy put it back on – $ 15 in under 20 minutes.
Willy himself is very funny and personable.
Fast, cheap, and great laughs/​conversation. I’m most definitely going back!

If you can get them to answer the «back» door or telephone you may actually experience the service others rave about.

Willy’s Tire Shop is AMAZING! Willy and his son are the best! I have been going to him for over 20 years since they had their place on 21^st street. I don’t trust anyone else. I have never felt cheated or overcharged. Being a young teenage girl with my car on my own, I always felt they were honest… and they are! I continue to go to them now and have since turned my husband on to them as well. Only miss hearing Tropical 1200 AM playing in the background.

Bam! In and out in no time, super-​friendly/​gregarious, and a total bargain. Watched him work. Thanks to the Unilocaler who suggested pulling up in back.

This place almost makes you look forward to a flat tire! Friendly, fast service and great prices. I’ve had tires patched and new tires mounted. Highly recommended.

I was back at Willy’s again today, after someone slashed two of my tires.
My tires are an odd size, so I was worried that I was going to be stuck on a donut for a while until I could get a new tire (I already had one, so I just needed one). Willy had a tire in the right size, almost new, and for $ 40 it was mine, mounted on the rim and all. Another $ 10 and my other full size spare was mounted too.
Thanks Willy!

Cheap. Friendly. Lots of used tires, if that’s what you need. Also patch for a relatively low price.
*Helpful Hint* Pull up in the back for the quickest service.

I recently had 2 tires mysteriously flattened and had to sleep at my job. The next morning I called Willy and asked if they could help me out with my car and as always they had what I needed. I stay in Lincoln park but know that I can’t go wrong with Willy’s service and prices.
I called a tow truck and had them drop off my car at their shop, when I got out of work not only did they stay after hours for me to go and pick up my car but Willy picked me up at the train pink line to make sure I would not have to walk in a very cold night.
I highly recommend their service since they are fair, Honest and great people. They are highly experienced and professional in their work and I promise you will leave with a smile.

I needed two, 16 inch tires and was hurting financially, I did a Google search for used tires and found the Unilocal link to Willy’s, I went there and got 2 used tires installed for $ 80, those tires lasted me 25 000 miles so I would have to say that was good bargain.
As for Willy’s, he and his son are good guys, they had me in and out in 20 minutes, what more could you ask for.