A tire shop has tires—a lot of tires. In fact, a tire shop often has tires on racks outside and has practically wall-to-wall tires and racks of tires inside. Yet, you should know that such a shop is not just tires. There are a lot more things here you can buy and services you can get.
Wheels and Wheel Hubs/Rims
Tires cannot go on a car without wheels, wheel hubs, or rims. This kind of shop typically has an entire display wall of all of the wheel hubs/rims it carries. If you are looking for something in particular or a custom rim set for your vehicle, ask the owner of the shop. There is a good chance that he/she can find what you are looking for, find a custom rim company that will make what you want, and/or find the company that sells the product and then get your hubs/rims for you.
Brakes
People who do not know a thing about cars are always surprised that the brakes are located on the wheels. They actually compress against the tires to create drag force, which stops the tires from spinning. It should not surprise you, then, that many tire and wheel shops also offer brake inspections and brake services. If you are going to get new tires, the tire shop will often check your brakes for free as they install the new tires. New tires are not going to be very helpful with gripping the road if you have bad brakes to start with.
Tire Patching
Got a decent tire that keeps going flat? That is a common problem, especially if you drive through areas where there is a lot of road construction. It only takes one nail to puncture a tire, and then it will constantly go flat. If the tire still has plenty of good tread on it, the technicians in the shop can spin the tire through a water bath while attempting to inflate it. This locates the exact area of the leak/puncture, and then the technicians can patch it both inside and out. After the tire is patched, they just put it back on your vehicle, and all you pay is the patching fee.
Axle Repair
Some wheel shops offer axle repair, too. Since the axles are connected to the wheels, hubs/rims, and tires, that just makes logical sense. Not all axles can be repaired, but the technicians in these shops can still take a look for you to see what, if anything, can be done.
Reach out to a tire shop to learn more about their available services and products.
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