--- title: The 3 Best Tire shops in North Charleston | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/north-charleston/tire-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [North Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/north-charleston/) - [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. [South Carolina](https://thelocalthree.com/south-carolina/) 3. [North Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/north-charleston/) 4. Tire shops North Charleston · Tire shops # The 3 Best Tire shops in North Charleston 2027 Edition Three tire shops in North Charleston worth calling first, chosen from 13 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 13 tire shops we reviewed in North Charleston, these three had the strongest records: 2,401 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [RimTyme Custom Wheels and Tires](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-169b5bfa5ddf7ef5/) **4.8** from 865 reviews Based in North Charleston Coverage Based in North Charleston ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 13 tire shops we reviewed in North Charleston: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 843-553-8830](tel:+18435538830)[Website](https://www.rimtyme.com/N-Charleston-SC) Reader Favorite ## [Meineke Car Care Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-6dcb29ac72024c5d/) **4.7** from 848 reviews Based in North Charleston Coverage Based in North Charleston ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 848 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 843-405-7905](tel:+18434057905)[Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/sc/north-charleston-1810/) Selection 03 ## [RNR Tire Express](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f3f8b59bde0845fa/) **4.6** from 688 reviews Based in North Charleston Coverage Based in North Charleston ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.6 from 688 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 843-569-3727](tel:+18435693727)[Website](https://www.rnrtires.com/tire-shop-near-me/south-carolina/n-charleston/7001-rivers-ave/) Beyond the three ## More tire shops in North Charleston Other North Charleston companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 13 in all for this work. - #3 Gerald's Tires & Brakes 4.6 · 495 - Discount Tire 5.0 · 58 - Mavis Tires & Brakes 4.6 · 138 - Mavis Tires & Brakes 4.4 · 212 - Frasier Tire Services 4.5 · 73 - [Midas](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-469c550a9026b300/) 4.3 · 208 - Tires For Hire 4.5 · 58 - Just Tires 4.4 · 78 - Best One Tire and Service 4.6 · 25 - Budget Tires 4.2 · 126 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected tire shops in North Charleston | | 01 RimTyme Custom Wheels and Tires | 02 Meineke Car Care Center | 03 RNR Tire Express | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 865 reviews | 4.7 · 848 reviews | 4.6 · 688 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | North Charleston | North Charleston | North Charleston | 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.** 13 tire shops in North Charleston, 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 · Charleston ## North Charleston, 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 1,657 [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 78.0 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 North Charleston residents 129,245 [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 114,887 (April 2020 base) +12.5% [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 North Charleston: 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 North Charleston cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/tire-shops-cost-north-charleston/). 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 North Charleston How did the editors choose these tire shops in North Charleston? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 13 tire shops for North Charleston. Which of these tire shops in North Charleston has the best reviews? RimTyme Custom Wheels and Tires has a 4.8 rating from 865 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 North Charleston? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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