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Bears Tires logoHow 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%26+1.8Momentum penalty73−2.7Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.80SCORE

Bears Tires

San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #74Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 138 tire shops · 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other tire shops (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 reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.Bears Tires is better than 83% of tire shops.A
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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.Bears Tires is better than 89% of tire shops.A
89
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Bears Tires is better than —% of tire shops.–
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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.Bears Tires is better than 100% of tire shops.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Bears Tires is better than 73% of tire shops.B
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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.Bears Tires is better than 26% of tire shops.D
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Bears Tires for 3 kinds of job.

Bears Tires for wheel alignment

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.86
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 67/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Wheel alignment”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#49 / 63
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Wheel alignment”

SaurabhLocal Guide · 36 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Honest and Fair

Reasonable priceWheel alignment
Heavenly6 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 months ago★★★★★

We've been using Bears tires for over 30 years now, well before there was anything like Yelp or Google reviews.  I remember my father-in-law telling me about them years ago,  and I was doing the same today, recommending them to a friend,  when it occurred to me that a review was in order, so here it is: Bears Tires…

Great priceTiresWheel alignment
CarlosLocal Guide · 32 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 3 months ago★★★★★

This is the best tire shop I've found! They repaired my rear driver's side tire quickly and efficiently, getting me back on the road in under 30 minutes. The staff was professional, friendly, and helpful. Highly recommended! Update (July 2026): Came back to this place for an alignment, balance, and tire rotation. I…

Great priceWheel alignment
Harry12 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 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience at Bears Tires in San Diego. Chris did an excellent job aligning my Mustang GT. I also needed new TPMS sensors due to aftermarket wheels, and they completed everything in less than a day. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the process. Service was quick, pricing…

Great priceTiresWheel alignment
RobertLocal Guide · 39 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Reasonable price, did the work as expected.

Reasonable priceWheel alignment
Skyler2 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Helped diagnose 2 issues I caused by messing around with my car - stripped toe adjustment washer and loose lug nuts - on 2 separate occasions for no charge. Amazing service and owners. Custom alignment was spot on too. I never write google reviews, but this place deserves one. If you’re looking for an alignment,…

Great priceTiresSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs
DuaneLocal Guide · 31 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 months ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceTiresWheel alignmentService not listed

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

Great price 80%Reasonable 20%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

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Wheel alignment7—
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