Around Prescott, tires get worn out two ways: by miles on Highway 69 and Interstate 17, and by dirt, gravel and forest roads that chew up sidewalls long before the tread is gone. Add Arizona heat and UV, and a tire can time out before it wears out.
The part most shops skip is the diagnosis. Uneven wear is information. Feathered edges, inner-shoulder wear and cupping each point to a different mechanical cause, and if you replace tires without addressing the cause, the new set wears out the same way.
What we handle
Correct size and load rating
Load range matters on trucks that tow or carry weight. An under-rated tire on a 3/4-ton truck is a real safety issue, not a technicality.
Wear-pattern diagnosis
We read the wear on the old tires and tell you whether alignment, suspension wear or under-inflation caused it.
Tire age and heat damage
Rubber degrades with time and UV exposure. A tire with plenty of tread can still be unsafe if it is old and cracking, which we check.
Truck, trailer and work vehicle tires
Heavier applications and the load ratings and pressures they require, for pickups, work trucks and fleet vehicles.
What is included
- Inspection of the old tires and interpretation of the wear pattern
- Correct size, load rating and speed rating for the vehicle and its use
- Inspection of suspension and steering components while the wheels are off
- Advice on whether an alignment is needed to protect the new set
What is not included
- Tire warranty administration for tires purchased elsewhere
- Off-road wheel and tire fitment modifications beyond factory specification
What affects the price
We do not publish flat prices, because quoting a repair before diagnosing it is how people get surprised on the invoice. These are the factors that move the number on this type of job:
- Tire size, load rating and construction, which is the majority of the cost
- Number of tires being replaced
- Whether the tire pressure monitoring sensors need service or replacement
- Whether related suspension or alignment work is needed to prevent repeat wear
How the job runs
- 1
Call with your vehicle and use
Year, model, current tire size, and whether you tow, haul or drive dirt roads regularly.
- 2
Inspect the current set
Tread depth, age and wear pattern, plus the components that affect them.
- 3
Quote and confirm
We tell you what the tires cost and whether anything else needs addressing first.
- 4
Fit and verify
Tires fitted, pressures set to the vehicle's specification, and torque checked.
Where we do this work
All work is performed at our shop at 690 6th Street, Prescott, AZ 86301, Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm. Customers regularly drive in from Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt.