Alvarado Tires Center

There should be a rating less than 1 star. I went there to get a couple used tires, I drove the car a few days and was noticing a weird vibration, thumping and squeeling noise, that just kept getting worse. I didn’t think it was the tire at first, so I went to my mechanic and he told me that he wouldn’t have sold those tires to his worst enemy and while the car was up on the lift, he showed me where there was steel threads showing all over the inside of the tires, so my roommate (who speaks fluent Spanish) and I, took my car back to Alvarado Tire Center and asked them to replace the tires, and they said they could not because there was no warranty, and my roommate told them what my mechanic said, and they said «It does not matter, they take the chance when they buy used tires.» And my roommate told them that I could have had a blow out, and that they were putting my life in danger installing such bad tires, the two young boys that installed the tires started laughing about it, and the manager said «If she really cared about her life, she wouldn’t be buying used tires in the first place» I was like, did he really just say that??? There is a reason that place has been, and always will be a dump, because they don’t care. They don’t care about the place, they don’t care about the customers satisfaction, or safety for that matter. I will never go there again
Dana

Typical bait and switch place! I was quoted a price over the phone for a «very good used tire», but when I got there they showed me an absolutely BOLD tire which simply not usable! The more or less good one was quoted by 20% more! I got pissed and left that con artist’s place right away. Wasted time! This kind of business has no right to exist and will be reported to the city authorities!
Save yourself time and money and find another place.

I’ve been coming here for years. It’s near my house and I had a nail puncture which they fixed for $ 8. So the next time I needed a tire I stopped by. They are fast and friendly and always offer new, used or retreads at good prices with varying degrees of warranty options. And it’s nice to be able to walk to/​from if necessary.

I went in today to get my smog check done and was out within 20 minutes. Super nice people. And very inexpensive as well. I will definitely be coming back when my car needs anything done.

Cheap, quick, and open on the weekend. Was planning on giving them a good review.
But what I got was a car that shakes violently over 45 miles per hour and the feeling like any time I’m on the freeway that the tire is going to fly off. I’m going to have to go somewhere else and pay more money to fix whatever they did.

This is NOT the friendly local tire store I thought it would be. Two major problems I’ve had with this place:
1) I came in with a flat and they advised me I needed two new tires because according to the manager: you should replace your tires every 2 – 3 years. I agreed to it and then later found out, it’s more like every 5 – 6 years. Lying to upsell? Not a good start.
2) Then, my tire was loose so I came back a month later simply asking them to tighten the bolts. The mechanics who were doing nothing REFUSED! The mechanic told me it was a used tire and they don’t guarantee used tires (I’m hoping it was just that he didn’t speak good English because I paid full price for two new tires!) I explained the bolt was clanking and I had tightened it with my fingers, but didn’t have the tool to tighten it properly. He bothered to pull the hubcab off but still wouldn’t just tighten them for me. When I asked for the manager, he said he’d be in 8 hours later. No one who speaks decent English the whole day? So frustrating!
I love supporting local business, but this one lost me. Lying to me to upsell and then refusing to do simple tasks to back up your work? Bye.

I don’t usually review on places, but this place was great. Got a flat tire a few days ago, was finally able to go get it fixed. Checked out some places, and this place was close to my area. Got two used tires put on my car and was out of there in less than 20 minutes for a good price

A few weeks ago, I ran over a pothole and blew out a tire. I wasn’t working at the time, so I spent 100% of that week dealing with the damn flat tire. Less than two weeks later, a stranger on Sunset told me to roll down my window. Turned out one of the tires I hadn’t just fixed was running flat. I had just started a new gig, and was on my way to work, and I pulled over, called AAA, and raged.
Luckily, I was within a few blocks of Alvarado Tire, and I was able to follow the AAA man after a little boost of air. I pulled in and a man came to help me without even making me get out of my car. He said it would be $ 5 for the inspection if there was nothing wrong, and $ 10 for a patch if that was all I needed. He looked and found a nail, and patched it up within five, maybe ten minutes. I paid cash and went to work and my day wasn’t ruined.
It’s always a relief when something like a flat tire ends up being easy to deal with. I obviously have limited experience with Alvarado Tire, but I liked the guy who helped me because he made my morning relatively stress-​free. I’d recommend this shop for a quick patch job, and I have no reason to expect they’d be anything but fast and honest with something more complicated.

Fast, all-​business and inexpensive. Would definitely come back.
Above is my original draft of this review.
Two days later the tire I bought was flat. I’ve since started going to another place in the neighborhood.

I’ve had two good experiences here. The first time I got a flat I called around but this was the closest place open on Sunday. While they didn’t have a new tire in stock for my car (Honda Civic, pretty standard) I managed to get a used tire for $ 50. The service was fast and the tire ran great for more than a year.
Fast forward to a couple days ago when I drove over some gnarly, sharp metal and put an insane gash in my tire (the same one actually). Having already had a good experience, I showed up unannounced. They immediately presented me with both options, and I opted for a new tire this go round for $ 75 which seemed pretty reasonable. It took them less than five minutes to do everything, and even with payment, it only took me 10 minutes altogether.
I haven’t noticed anything shifty about these guys. They seem to be all business: they’re fast, reliable, cheap enough and open when you need them.

Awesome service. Only took 15 minutes to get my old, shredded tire off and replace it with a very new looking used tire. Highly recommended if you are on a budget and really need a tire in a hurry

I also had a faulty tire installed that went flat after a week. He told me tires go flat when it rains and charged me $ 85 for a new tire.
Also, the «new» tires he sold me first were from 2007, jut under the 6-​year non-​regulated expire date for «new tires“in this country. When I returned to try to get a new tire he gave me a 2012 tire which was noticeably of better quality than the first two, but he claimed they were actually the same exact tire. So he flatout lied to me.
Make sure you check the dates and the quality of the tires before you buy.

DO NOT BUY TIRES FROM THIS CROOK. Installed a bad tire. One week later my tire was flat. Wouldn’t guarantee the work.
Used to be a loyal customer. No more. Doesn’t even deserve one star.

I’ve needed front tires for like 2 years now! I’m one of those rotate the front to the back and just give me two tires at a time kind of girl. Hey, my mortgage is paid and that’s what counts right? I mean, I could always take the metro need be. Yah, luckily I’ve never ended up on the side of the freeway waiting for AAA to come as I watch everyone swerve to avoid my tire tread spread across the freeway.
Anyhow, my front passenger tire was alarmingly low at work yesterday. I asked around work if anyone knew where to go get tires locally and one of my co-​workers who lives in the area referred me to this place. Lucky for me, my job is about a 3 minute drive from here. I came on my lunch period, got here at 11:50 am. They were finishing up one other car. I told the man what I needed, he told me the price ($ 90 for each tire), and got to work. Total for two new tires including installation $ 198.73. One year warranty on new tires, and no warranty for used.
I was back at work by 12:15 and still had time to enjoy my lunch. This place is fast, no non-​sense and I didn’t uncomfortable or taken advantage of. Why the fuck have I been going to Firestone and paying $ 333.00 for TWO new tires? Never again my friends. Never again.

Patched my tire really quickly. Checked all four tire pressures. $ 10. Doesn’t get much better than that.

I lived in Echo Park for 19 years. I normally would go somewhere else for my tire needs. Mind you, I have been at this place once before 2 years ago. I had the worst experience ever. I was there to get a slow leak patched up. The employee did not speak English and the owner (older man with curly salt n pepper hair. not sure of his name) was on the phone totally ingoring me. LOL…as if I was there to beg for some change. Ten minutes later he gets off the phone…(I am a very patient person)… Quote… (What do you want?). I was taken back by that very stupid question. I politely replied, «Need a patch on one of my tires».
Well…he told me that it was $ 30 for the patch. I ask why did he charge so much. He stated, because it was a Mercedes… LOL. I never heard of a worst excuse to over charge a customer. WOW! Average price anywhere is $ 7. and $ 20 tops to fix a flat. At this point I was pissed and amused at the same time. I decided to leave to Vitess Tires on Sunset. They patched me up right away for $ 8 no question ask.
Today I decided to give this place another try. I went over there hoping for the best. I have put my bias aside. thinking their business practice would change. NOPE! Same old scheme… over charging for used tires and new tires… $ 55 dollars each for used tires!!! (I didn’t take a Mercedes this time. its a Camry). He was trying to convince me about the tread that was left. So, I ask him about new tires, He saids since my car was a newer car it would cost more money for the tires. I said to myself, «F…ck this place!!» I can not believe they are still in business with there shady business practice.
Stay Away! At all cost!

Ramon was super nice, fast, and had a good selection of used tires for a great price, as well as some good advice — I see no reason why you shouldn’t come here.

I have been coming to Alvarado Tire for a number of years. The Elementary School my son attended was not far and I got a flat in the parking lot. AAA came and put on my spare.
I like that they are always open and fast service. They take credit cards. I always get a new tire but they have used and patches if needed.
They are quick and efficient, done in under twenty minutes. Sometimes there is someone finishing up and another car entering as I am there. When I ask they will also check all my tires and put air in them.
There is a little place in the same lot that does smog checks (tests only) that I go to every other year.
I have neighbors that go here as well with good results.

Not Being from the area, I was trying not to get lost. I work at The Orsini In Downtown and Alvarados was just a couple miles away, the reviews were good and id thought id give it a try. I had an awesome experience, I pulled into the place which looked like a converted gas station and they immediately came to my car and asked what I needed. I explained that i needed two back tires as mine were balding. The gentlemen then went to the tire yard and pulled two nearly brand new Goodyear tires and asked if those were ok. I then stood to the side and watched him work on my car. Within about 10 minutes he was all finished and I only paid $ 30 per tire installed.
One other good thing is that they accept your ATM card.

No nonsense tire shop in Echo Park, where I got a tire patched for $ 10 with no waiting. Take that, big corporate chain that wanted to charge me $ 20.