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The Tire Lot
A dark green sports car parked at dusk under the lit THE TIRE LOT sign on the front of the shop.

The right tire starts with the right size.

Search new and used tires by size — or send us a photo of your sidewall and our team will read it for you. Bilingual service on Main Street.

Pick your width, profile and wheel size

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Where do I find my tire size?

It's printed on the sidewall of the tire you already have, and again on the sticker inside the driver's door.

245/45R18
widthaspectradialwheel
245
WidthThe tread width in millimetres.
45
Aspect ratioThe sidewall height as a percentage of the width.
R
ConstructionR means radial — almost every car tire today.
18
Wheel sizeThe wheel diameter in inches.

The door placard shows the size your vehicle's manufacturer specified. If the tire on the car doesn't match it, bring us both numbers.

Not sure you're reading it right? Take a photo of the sidewall and send it with your quote request — we'll read it for you.

Tires from $50per tire, tire only. Mounting, balancing, disposal and tax are quoted at the shop.

3261 Main St · Chula Vista · Se habla español

Two good ways to get the right size

We stock both and we're glad to sell you either. The choice comes down to what you drive, how long you're keeping it, and what's on the rack in your size today.

Two new all-terrain tires stacked, factory labels reading size 245/50R20 still attached.

New tires

  • Full tread depth, with every mile of it still ahead of you
  • The exact load index and speed rating your vehicle calls for
  • Manufacturer warranty where it applies
  • The widest choice of model and size
See New Tires
Low-angle view down a row of used tires on outdoor racks in late afternoon light.

Used tires

  • Tread depth measured and the DOT date published before you come in
  • Inspected and photographed one tire at a time, never sold out of a bin
  • A straightforward way to match a single tire to three good ones
  • Sizes that are often on the rack the same day you call
See Used Tires

How it works

01

Tell us the size

Type it, pick it from a list, or photograph the sidewall. We'll confirm the size back to you before anything else.

02

We confirm what's in stock

The shop checks the actual tire — tread, condition, quantity — and tells you what the price does and doesn't include.

03

Come in and we fit it

Fitment is confirmed against your vehicle at the shop. Nothing goes on your car that shouldn't.

You see the tread before you drive over.

Every used tire we list carries the numbers that actually tell you something: measured tread depth at more than one point, the DOT date code, how many we have, and whether it's one tire, a matched pair or a set.

  • Tread depth measured in 32nds of an inch, at several points across the tread
  • DOT code shown, with the week and year explained in plain language
  • Photos of the specific tire — tread, sidewalls and the DOT stamp
  • Exactly what the price covers, and which fees are added at the shop
See Used Tires

What we recorded

Tread depth
8/32"
Tread depth
5/32"
DOT code
DOT 3421
Available
2 · Matched pair

Matching size is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Load index, speed rating and your vehicle's door placard all matter — we confirm fitment at the shop before installing.

Extreme close-up of an all-terrain tire's tread blocks and sipes.

Tell us your size and we'll check the racks

Live inventory isn't published online yet. Send your size and the shop will tell you what's actually there today.

The lot

Photos from the shop's own Instagram.

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A dark green sports car parked at dusk under the lit THE TIRE LOT sign on the front of the shop.
Black and white view inside the shop: a wall of stacked tires with size labels, next to oversized truck tires on a concrete floor.
A black luxury sedan on a jack with the front wheel removed and the brake rotor exposed, tire racks and palm trees behind it.
Stacked off-road tires with aggressive mud-terrain tread, one showing its sidewall lettering.
Low-angle view down a row of used tires on outdoor racks in late afternoon light.
A bright yellow-green coupe raised on a jack with a wheel removed, under the THE TIRE LOT sign.
Close-up of three all-terrain tires lined up side by side, tread facing the camera.
Black and white photo of rows of used tires standing outdoors, with one tread in sharp focus in the foreground.

Find us on Main Street

One location, in Chula Vista. Not a chain, not a call centre — the phone rings at the shop.

3261 Main St

Chula Vista, CA 91911

(619) 349-3303
Closed now· Opens Sun 8 AM
A bright yellow-green coupe raised on a jack with a wheel removed, under the THE TIRE LOT sign.

Questions people actually ask

Do you have my size in stock?

Availability changes through the day. Search your size here to see what we've listed, then call to confirm the tire is still on the rack before you drive over.

How much tread is left on a used tire?

We measure it in 32nds of an inch at more than one point across the tread and publish the number. A new passenger tire usually starts around 10-11/32.

Will this tire fit my car?

A matching size is a starting point, not a guarantee. Load index, speed rating and your vehicle's door placard all matter, so we confirm fitment at the shop before installing anything.

Can I buy just one tire?

Often yes — that's one of the reasons people buy used. Bring the size and we'll tell you honestly whether a single tire makes sense for your car.

¿Hablan español?

Yes. The shop serves customers in English and Spanish, and this whole site is available in both.

FAQ

Know your size? Let's find your tire.

Send it over and the shop will come back with what's actually available.

Pick your width, profile and wheel size

/ R

Where do I find my tire size?

It's printed on the sidewall of the tire you already have, and again on the sticker inside the driver's door.

245/45R18
widthaspectradialwheel
245
WidthThe tread width in millimetres.
45
Aspect ratioThe sidewall height as a percentage of the width.
R
ConstructionR means radial — almost every car tire today.
18
Wheel sizeThe wheel diameter in inches.

The door placard shows the size your vehicle's manufacturer specified. If the tire on the car doesn't match it, bring us both numbers.

Not sure you're reading it right? Take a photo of the sidewall and send it with your quote request — we'll read it for you.

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