Tire Shop in Auburn, WA
Tires for any make, on Auburn Wy N
Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen sells, installs and repairs tires for every make and model, not only Volkswagens. Our service department is at 3109 Auburn Wy N, a few minutes from SR 18 and SR 167, and our Volkswagen certified technicians do the work.
Service is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Book a tire appointment online any time, or call the service desk at (253) 802-7050 and read us the size printed on your tire's sidewall.
Tire brands we sell
Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli are some of the name brands we sell. We also work with US Auto Force, which gives us access to tires on demand.
Picking a tire type for how you drive
The sticker inside the driver's door frame shows the tire size your vehicle left the factory with and the pressure to run. Begin with that size, then choose the type that fits where you drive.
| Tire type | Where it fits | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| All-season | Daily commutes on SR 167 and SR 18 through mostly wet, mild winters | Handles rain well. For regular snow driving, check for the three-peak mountain snowflake mark. |
| All-weather | One set kept on all year, with the odd trip into the mountains | Carries the snowflake mark, so it can stay mounted through winter. |
| Winter | Frequent trips over Snoqualmie Pass or other Cascade passes | The soft compound wears quickly on warm pavement, so switch back in spring. |
| Summer and performance | Sport sedans and hot hatches in the warm months | Grip falls off as temperatures drop toward freezing. |
| All-terrain | Trucks and SUVs that reach gravel roads, trailheads or boat launches | Expect more freeway noise than a highway tread. |
| Mud-terrain | Vehicles built mainly for off-road use | Wears out fastest when it spends most of its miles on pavement. |
| Highway | Trucks and SUVs that stay on paved roads | Quiet and smooth, with long tread life. |
| Electric vehicle | The ID.4 and other EVs | Stick to the size and load index the EV calls for. See the EV note below. |
| Run-flat | Cars sold without a spare | Keeps you moving a limited distance at reduced speed after a puncture. Replace run-flats with run-flats. |
Rain, snow and the passes
Around Auburn, rain is the usual winter test, and tread depth is what counts on standing water: a worn tire loses its grip there long before it looks bald. Heading over Snoqualmie Pass? WSDOT can require traction tires or chains when conditions call for it, so check the pass report before you leave.
Winter tires come studded or studless. A studless winter tire relies on a soft rubber compound and many small slits in the tread to hold on ice and snow without metal studs.
Tires for the ID.4 and other electric vehicles
An electric vehicle weighs more than a gas car of similar size and puts its torque down instantly, which can wear tires faster. Keep the size and load index the vehicle specifies when you replace them, and keep rotations on schedule so all four wear at the same pace.
Flat tire repair
Picked up a nail or a screw? A puncture in the tread area is often repairable. Damage in the sidewall or near the shoulder, or a tire that was driven on while flat, means the tire should be replaced instead.
If you bought the tire here, the flat repair costs nothing.
Rotations and alignment checks
Tires bought here come with free rotations and a free alignment check. Rotating moves each tire to a different corner so the set wears evenly; on front-wheel-drive models such as the Jetta, the front pair steers and pulls the car, so it wears faster.
A hard pothole or curb strike can knock the alignment out. Signs include a steering wheel that sits off center or a car that drifts to one side on a straight road.
Bought a used vehicle from us? Its first two oil changes and first two tire rotations are on us, and an electric vehicle gets the two rotations. Need oil at the same visit? See our oil change page.
What comes with tires bought here
Our current tire coupon: buy 3 tires and the 4th is free, for any make or model. Each tire purchase comes with free flat repair, 2 years of road hazard coverage, free rotations, recycling of your old tires and a free alignment check. In stock tires only. See dealer for details.
The coupon is on our service coupons page. Mention it when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Will you put tires on a car that isn't a Volkswagen?
Yes. We sell, mount and fix tires on any make or model at our service department on Auburn Wy N.
Can a tire with a nail in it be fixed?
Often, if the nail is in the tread area. A puncture in the sidewall or shoulder, or a tire driven while flat, usually means replacing it.
Is an alignment check included with new tires?
Yes. A tire purchase here includes a free alignment check, free rotations and free flat repair.
How do I find my tire size?
It is printed on the sidewall of the tire you have now, and the original size is on the sticker inside the driver's door frame. Call (253) 802-7050 with it and we'll tell you what fits.
Winter tires or all-weather tires around Auburn?
If you mostly stay in the lowlands, an all-weather set (or an all-season set for rain) is usually enough. If you cross the passes often, a dedicated winter set grips better on snow and ice.
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