Ames · Tire shops

The 3 Best Tire shops in Ames

2027 Edition

Three tire shops in Ames worth calling first, chosen from 12 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Car-X Tire and Auto

4.6 from 268 reviews

Based in
Ames
Coverage
Based in Ames

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 12 tire shops we reviewed in Ames: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Reader Favorite

Midas

4.6 from 138 reviews

Based in
Ames
Coverage
Based in Ames

Why we picked them

A large, loyal client base: 138 public reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More tire shops in Ames

Other Ames companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 12 in all for this work.

  • Magic Mufflers and Brakes4.8 · 128
  • Eastman Auto Care4.7 · 78
  • Macky Repair4.7 · 58
  • Bud's Auto Repair4.7 · 55
  • Burgduff Discount Tire And Wheel4.6 · 143
  • En-Tire Car Care4.3 · 144
  • Craig Automotive4.7 · 17
  • Big 8 Tyre Center4.5 · 28
  • Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center4.2 · 28

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected tire shops in Ames
01Car-X Tire and Auto02Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service03Midas
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating4.6 · 268 reviews4.8 · 58 reviews4.6 · 138 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
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Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.12 tire shops in Ames, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

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Local facts · Story

Ames, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
28.2 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 66,437 (April 2020 base)
+2.7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring tire shops in Ames: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Ames cost guide.

Request a quote

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Questions

Questions about tire shops in Ames

How did the editors choose these tire shops in Ames?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 12 tire shops for Ames.
Which of these tire shops in Ames has the best reviews?
Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service has a 4.8 rating from 58 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these tire shops has the most reviews?
Car-X Tire and Auto, with 268 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these tire shops licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for tire shops in Ames?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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