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American Tire Depot

Tire shop · San Diego, CA · reviewed since 2010

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%80+43.6Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#60 of 138 tire shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 57%
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,639 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.83★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
81%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

American Tire Depot at a glance

Google reviewers rate American Tire Depot 4.8 out of 5 based on 1639 reviews, frequently citing fast service, competitive pricing, and friendly staff who avoid unnecessary repairs. Many customers appreciate the shop's punctuality and willingness to work within budgets. However, some lower-rated reviews describe instances of poor communication, such as delayed updates on parts orders or vehicles left for extended periods without progress, alongside complaints about unfulfilled work orders or incorrect inventory availability.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,639 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,639 Google reviews (1,286 with written comments, 27 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 81% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 4, 2026.
  • Service: Tire Shop serving San Diego, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 5, 2026.

Score profile vs other tire shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction80Reliability74Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews88Satisfaction: 80 (median 82)Reliability: 74 (median 75)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 88 (median 45)
American Tire DepotTire Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.American Tire Depot: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
80
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.American Tire Depot: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.B
74
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.American Tire Depot: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.American Tire Depot: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.American Tire Depot: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 45.A
88

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Star ratings

1,639 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,49891%
  • 4 stars543%
  • 3 stars151%
  • 2 stars131%
  • 1 star594%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,286 written reviews

  • Praise2,18596%
  • Complaints884%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price9361%
  • Reasonable5335%
  • Overpriced21%
  • Not sure43%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude55624%
  • Speed & response49422%
  • Price & value37416%
  • Quality & results35816%
  • Would recommend24611%
  • Honesty & trust1888%
  • Communication573%

What customers talk about

We read 1,286 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “helped fix moms old brake pads and gave good prices with fast and friendly service!”
    “My tires have a warranty and when I took my car in they gave me a bad attitude and said it was the driver’s fault.”
  • “Excellent service, very quick repair and installation.”
    “Tire pressures were wrong and the slow leak in one of the tires wasn’t fixed.”
  • “They repaired it quickly and for a reasonable price.”
    “My main complaint is that I came in & asked for the free service they advertised, yet they attempted to overcharge me.”
  • “Alex and the guys always do great work but more importantly they’re trustworthy.”
    “I have had a terrible experience with this particular location.”
  • “1st time here for an oil change, would definitely recommend.”
    “Bottom line: If you choose to go to this location, I strongly recommend inspecting your vehicle thoroughly before and after any work is done.”
  • “They are honest, reliable and know what they’re doing.”
    “I called at 9:10 to see if anyone ever showed and the guy on the phone lied and said he opened at 8:05, FALSE.”
  • “Straight up, down to earth people who got on with the job, and kept me informed along the way.”
    “Very poor communication and extremely disappointing professionalism.”

People customers mention

  • Ray 28 reviews
  • Daniel 27 reviews
  • Alex 23 reviews
  • Kevin 13 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired American Tire Depot for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Mark4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 hours ago★★★★★

The guys did great work! And super speedy at no charge! Would very highly recommend! And we'll be doing all my tire and wheel work here!

Great priceTire rotations
John4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Alex and the guys always do great work but more importantly they’re trustworthy. They are not trying to sell repairs you don’t need.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
Hycanth2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★

Had tires replaced here a couple times. Good and fast service on my tires. But I asked them to look into a TPMS issue. They said everything was all good, however my pressure was still not reading out. Another shop I took it to afterwards said that a sensor needed replacing. It was a free check they offered but it…

Reasonable price
Kai3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 6 days ago★★★★★

helped fix moms old brake pads and gave good prices with fast and friendly service!!

Great priceAuto battery replacementAuto brake repairTire rotations
porgLocal Guide · 63 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Quick. Told me it would be a while. It was actually only like 20 mins. Pretty nice . Thanks!

Great price
brandy9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Hands down the best tire place I’ve been to since I moved here 20+ years ago. They are honest, reliable and know what they’re doing. Will always bring my vehicles here.

Great priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,639 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Mark Anderson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The guys did great work! And super speedy at no charge! Would very highly recommend! And we'll be doing all my tire and wheel work here!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tire rotations
John Cruz4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Alex and the guys always do great work but more importantly they’re trustworthy. They are not trying to sell repairs you don’t need.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thanks, John! We're glad Alex and the team provided trustworthy service and only recommended necessary repairs. We look forward to serving you again! As a reminder, we offer these free services to keep your vehicle running smoothly: ✅Free Flat Tire Repairs ✅Free Brake Inspections ✅Free Alignment Checks ✅Free Cooling System Inspections ✅Free Engine Checks ✅Free Tire Rotations ✅Free Battery and Charging System Checks Visit us again at our San Diego location, or schedule your next appointment online at americantiredepot.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you again!

Hycanth2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hycanth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had tires replaced here a couple times. Good and fast service on my tires. But I asked them to look into a TPMS issue. They said everything was all good, however my pressure was still not reading out. Another shop I took it to afterwards said that a sensor needed replacing. It was a free check they offered but it seems they didn't perform it even after I specifically added it to the work order.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

We're sorry to hear about your experience, Hycanth. We appreciate your feedback and will address these service concerns internally to ensure thorough checks in the future. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We look forward to resolving your concerns directly at [email protected] and hope to hear from you soon!

Kai b3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kai has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

helped fix moms old brake pads and gave good prices with fast and friendly service!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Auto battery replacement, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Auto tire replacement, Auto brake replacement
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks, Kai! We're glad we could help with your mom's brake pads and provide fast, friendly service at a good price. We look forward to serving you again! As a reminder, we offer these free services to keep your vehicle running smoothly: ✅Free Flat Tire Repairs ✅Free Brake Inspections ✅Free Alignment Checks ✅Free Cooling System Inspections ✅Free Engine Checks ✅Free Tire Rotations ✅Free Battery and Charging System Checks Visit us again at our San Diego location, or schedule your next appointment online at americantiredepot.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you again!

porg lifeLocal Guide · 63 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews porg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quick. Told me it would be a while. It was actually only like 20 mins. Pretty nice . Thanks!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thanks! We're glad you had a quick and pleasant experience. We look forward to serving you again! As a reminder, we offer these free services to keep your vehicle running smoothly: ✅Free Flat Tire Repairs ✅Free Brake Inspections ✅Free Alignment Checks ✅Free Cooling System Inspections ✅Free Engine Checks ✅Free Tire Rotations ✅Free Battery and Charging System Checks Visit us again at our San Diego location, or schedule your next appointment online at americantiredepot.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you again!

marie10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews marie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Got me in for a new tire while I waited. Thanks!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks, Marie! We're glad we could get you in for a new tire quickly. We look forward to serving you again! As a reminder, we offer these free services to keep your vehicle running smoothly: ✅Free Flat Tire Repairs ✅Free Brake Inspections ✅Free Alignment Checks ✅Free Cooling System Inspections ✅Free Engine Checks ✅Free Tire Rotations ✅Free Battery and Charging System Checks Visit us again at our San Diego location, or schedule your next appointment online at americantiredepot.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you again!

brandy rosenquist9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews brandy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Hands down the best tire place I’ve been to since I moved here 20+ years ago. They are honest, reliable and know what they’re doing. Will always bring my vehicles here.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks, Brandy! We're glad to be your go-to tire place and appreciate your trust in our honest and reliable service. We look forward to serving you again! As a reminder, we offer these free services to keep your vehicle running smoothly: ✅Free Flat Tire Repairs ✅Free Brake Inspections ✅Free Alignment Checks ✅Free Cooling System Inspections ✅Free Engine Checks ✅Free Tire Rotations ✅Free Battery and Charging System Checks Visit us again at our San Diego location, or schedule your next appointment online at americantiredepot.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you again!

michael Ballestas4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

1st time here for an oil change, would definitely recommend. Also, they give a free tire rotation which was a nice bonus.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks, Michael! We're glad you enjoyed your first visit and appreciated the free tire rotation. We look forward to serving you again! As a reminder, we offer these free services to keep your vehicle running smoothly: ✅Free Flat Tire Repairs ✅Free Brake Inspections ✅Free Alignment Checks ✅Free Cooling System Inspections ✅Free Engine Checks ✅Free Tire Rotations ✅Free Battery and Charging System Checks Visit us again at our San Diego location, or schedule your next appointment online at americantiredepot.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you again!

Addison West9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Addison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service, very quick repair and installation. Task are some good dudes, can't recommend you enough!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks, Addison! We're glad you enjoyed our excellent and quick service. We look forward to serving you again! As a reminder, we offer these free services to keep your vehicle running smoothly: ✅Free Flat Tire Repairs ✅Free Brake Inspections ✅Free Alignment Checks ✅Free Cooling System Inspections ✅Free Engine Checks ✅Free Tire Rotations ✅Free Battery and Charging System Checks Visit us again at our San Diego location, or schedule your next appointment online at americantiredepot.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you again!

Gina Cacchioli1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Gina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience at tire depot! I was able to choose from many open times for an oil change, and got one on a weekend to work with my schedule. They offered drop offs and waiting. They messaged me when it was ready, and everyone was very kind and friendly! Competitive price too!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks, Gina! We're glad you enjoyed the flexibility, friendly service, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you again! As a reminder, we offer these free services to keep your vehicle running smoothly: ✅Free Flat Tire Repairs ✅Free Brake Inspections ✅Free Alignment Checks ✅Free Cooling System Inspections ✅Free Engine Checks ✅Free Tire Rotations ✅Free Battery and Charging System Checks Visit us again at our San Diego location, or schedule your next appointment online at americantiredepot.com. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you again!

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