#1
Whitaker Auto Repair
“Extremely flexible, dependable, honest, AND my actual price was cheaper than it “could” have been. These guys are all awesome. 100% return customer.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Tire Repair Shops in Grand Island, NE
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.75★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
3.7%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 43,393 Google reviews of 86 top-rated tire repair shops nationwide; 10 of them in Grand Island, NE. Updated November 6, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of tire repair shops).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Valladares tire repair service LLcGrand Island, NE | A 99How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 | A 93How 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 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%82+12.5Experts Score= 93Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.97 | — | |
| 3 | Whitaker Auto RepairGrand Island, NE | A 92How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.93 | — |
| 4 |  Kim's Auto Repair ServiceGrand Island, NE | A 91How 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%56+4Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.88 | — |
| 5 |  Street MotiveGrand Island, NE | A 89How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%32+2.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.95 | — |
| 6 |  Gary's Quality AutomotiveGrand Island, NE | B 77How 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Craft & service penalty89−1.1Momentum penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAC | 4.77 | — |
| 7 |  Green Fifth & Eddy ShopsGrand Island, NE | B 71How 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%73+39.8Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%9+0.6Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAF | 4.70 | — |
| 8 |  Miller Tire & ServiceGrand Island, NE | B 68How 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%65+35.5Reliability 24%50+12.1Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%99+7Momentum penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAA | 4.62 | — |
| 9 |  Toby's Tire CenterGrand Island, NE | C 57How 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%60+32.7Reliability 24%55+13.3Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%7+0.5Momentum penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 57Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–ABF | 4.66 | — |
| 10 |  Discount TireGrand Island, NE | C 44How 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%46+25.1Reliability 24%29+7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Momentum penalty49−5.1Experts Score= 44Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD–ACC | 4.59 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Tire Repair Shops in Grand Island, NE at a glance
How the 10 tire repair shops we rated in Grand Island, NE compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A550%
- Grade B330%
- Grade C220%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up440%
- 4.80–4.89★110%
- 4.60–4.79★440%
- Below 4.60★110%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality76226%
- Professionalism88330%
- Responsiveness70%
- Punctuality64822%
- Value64822%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price2,49353%
- Reasonable1,96042%
- Overpriced1263%
- Not sure1052%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated tire repair shops in Grand Island, NE average 4.8★ on Google across 2,055 reviews. Gears Auto Solutions has the top rating (5.0★), and Miller Tire & Service has the most reviews (473). Updated November 2, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,055 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Kim's Auto Repair Service
“Kim is awesome. I moved to Grand Island from California last year and hes been the only guy I go to for work on my vehicles. Him and his crew are reliable, honest, and FAST. They deliver what they promise and make…” — Google review
#3
Gears Auto Solutions
“These guys are great. I had a stripped bolt hole on a hemi engine. I thought it was impossible to repair without taking the engine out. James assured me it wasn't a big deal and quoted me a fair price. They got the…” — Google review
#4
Valladares tire repair service LLc
“Needed a semi truck tire patched and I was able to get it done quickly and professionally to get back on the road. Would definitely recommend..” — Google review
#5
Street Motive
“I was very happy with going here, the older gentleman was so amazing and just decided to help me with no cost when he didn’t have to I greatly appreciate them and would definitely recommend going there if you need…” — Google review
#6
Gary's Quality Automotive
“Tara was great! I’m very particular about service on my truck and they met and exceeded all my requests. They covered all my questions and made me feel confident they had everything under control. I requested if…” — Google review
#7
Toby's Tire Center
“Great service, good prices, awesome owner. Been going here for 5+ years and wouldn't go anywhere else in Grand Island. Thank you so much for helping me with my tires!! :)” — Google review
#8
Green Fifth & Eddy Shops
“Excelente trabajo en un par de horas an echo un trabajo extraordinario a un precio accesible, a pesar de la diferencia de idiomas un trato y atención formidable, excelente servicio 👏” — Google review
#9
Miller Tire & Service
“Our travel trailer lost a wheel near Grand Island on our way home to Ohio. Richard Schmidt with Miller Tire did far more than necessary to get us on our way the next day and make sure we didn't have trouble with…” — Google review
#10
Discount Tire
“I am always treated like a asset to Discount Tire, l really like the new manager Joshua!! And let's not forget Brody and his brother (sorry l forgot his name). Thank you Discount Tire for your excellent service and…” — Google review
How we pick tire repair shops in Grand Island
We scan Google Maps for tire repair shop listings in and around Grand Island, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated tire repair shop in Grand Island?
Gears Auto Solutions has the highest Google rating on our Grand Island list: 5.0 out of 5 from 92 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Which tire repair shop in Grand Island has the most reviews?
Miller Tire & Service has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 473, with a 4.6★ average.
How are these tire repair shops chosen?
Only open Grand Island-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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