--- title: The 3 Best Tire shops in Meriden (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/meriden/tire-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Meriden](https://thelocalthree.com/meriden/) - [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. [Connecticut](https://thelocalthree.com/connecticut/) 3. [Meriden](https://thelocalthree.com/meriden/) 4. Tire shops Meriden · Tire shops # The 3 Best Tire shops in Meriden 2027 Edition Three tire shops in Meriden worth calling first, chosen from 16 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 5, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 16 tire shops we reviewed in Meriden, these three had the strongest records: 450 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [SAF-T Auto Centers](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8e9e5f1d9e14b8d1/) **4.9** from 204 reviews Based in Wallingford Coverage Based in Meriden ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 16 tire shops we reviewed in Meriden: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 203-872-9923](tel:+12038729923)[Website](https://saftauto.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c2e8c50719c9b8e1/) **4.6** from 188 reviews Based in Wallingford Coverage Based in Meriden ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 188 public reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 203-269-3301](tel:+12032693301)[Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/wallingford/918-n-colony-road) Selection 03 ## [Moore Brothers Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-0e39b8d28a9f4837/) **4.7** from 58 reviews Based in Portland Coverage Based in Meriden ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.7 from 58 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-342-4161](tel:+18603424161)[Website](http://Moorebrothersautoct.com/) Beyond the three ## More tire shops in Meriden Other Meriden companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 16 in all for this work. - GT Tire & Service Center 4.7 · 175 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.5 · 258 - Personal Auto Care Service Center 4.6 · 133 - Al Joy Tire Service 4.9 · 28 - Axelrod Tire & Service Center 4.7 · 38 - Heavenly Tires 4.4 · 156 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.3 · 265 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.3 · 98 - Midas 4.3 · 96 - ProTech Auto 4.4 · 48 - Town Fair Tire 4.1 · 298 - Modern Tire and Auto Service 4.2 · 87 - Town Fair Tire 4.0 · 288 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected tire shops in Meriden | | 01 SAF-T Auto Centers | 02 Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | 03 Moore Brothers Inc. | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 204 reviews | 4.6 · 188 reviews | 4.7 · 58 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Wallingford | Wallingford | Portland | 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.** 16 tire shops in Meriden, 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 · South Central Connecticut Planning Region ## Meriden, 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 2,562 [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 23.7 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Meriden residents 60,810 [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 60,830 (April 2020 base) -0.0% [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 5, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring tire shops in Meriden: 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 Meriden cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/tire-shops-cost-meriden/). 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 Meriden How did the editors choose these tire shops in Meriden? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 16 tire shops for Meriden. Which of these tire shops in Meriden has the best reviews? SAF-T Auto Centers has a 4.9 rating from 204 public reviews, the highest on this page. 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 Meriden? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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