--- title: The 3 Best Tire shops in Ames (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/ames/tire-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Ames](https://thelocalthree.com/ames/) - [Tire shops](https://thelocalthree.com/tire-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Iowa](https://thelocalthree.com/iowa/) 3. [Ames](https://thelocalthree.com/ames/) 4. Tire shops 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 November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 12 tire shops we reviewed in Ames, these three had the strongest records: 464 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Car-X Tire and Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a3f0a0faa1a13b45/) **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 Request a quote [Call +1 515-232-5666](tel:+15152325666)[Website](https://www.carx.com) Selection 02 ## [Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-53725967e4b65ef1/) **4.8** from 58 reviews Based in Ames Coverage Based in Ames ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 58 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 515-232-4241](tel:+15152324241)[Website](http://www.markhansensautorepairservice.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Midas](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-85acaeda0bac4c04/) **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 Request a quote [Call +1 515-598-4989](tel:+15155984989)[Website](http://www.midas.com/) 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 Brakes 4.8 · 128 - [Eastman Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-eb817b2a97725f2b/) 4.7 · 78 - [Macky Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8788bec03b818092/) 4.7 · 58 - Bud's Auto Repair 4.7 · 55 - Burgduff Discount Tire And Wheel 4.6 · 143 - En-Tire Car Care 4.3 · 144 - Craig Automotive 4.7 · 17 - Big 8 Tyre Center 4.5 · 28 - Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center 4.2 · 28 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected tire shops in Ames | | 01 Car-X Tire and Auto | 02 Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service | 03 Midas | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.6 · 268 reviews | 4.8 · 58 reviews | 4.6 · 138 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Ames | Ames | Ames | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 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. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). 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. People per square mile 2,419 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 28.2 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Ames residents 68,220 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 66,437 (April 2020 base) +2.7% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/tire-shops-cost-ames/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. 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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