Luke and his team are seriously the best. I came to them after another mechanic completely scammed me and made my car even worse. I felt stressed and taken advantage of. But the moment Luke looked at my car, he knew exactly what was wrong. No guessing, no games just honesty. He gave me a fair price, explained everything clearly, and didn't try to upsell me on anything unnecessary. For the first time in this whole situation, I felt like I was in honest hands. I felt respected and actually taken care of. They even stayed later so I could get my car done the same day, which meant a lot to me. Luke truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was fixed the right way. It's hard to find mechanics you can trust, but I definitely trust Luke and his team. I'll absolutely be coming back and recommending them to everyone I know. read more

do not get your car aligned at this tire shop the mexican mechanic that does the alignment uses a slide hammer to fix camber. yes a slide hammer. well it turned out that when he tried to fix my alignment with a slide hammer on the subframe he shifted the center of the subframe and shifted the control arms slightly towards the passenger side causing positive camber on the drivers side and negative camber on the passenger side and this put uneven pressure on the axels damaging both. the subframe being centered controls the camber alignment on vw jettas going all the way back to like 2006. the reason the alignment was off was because the strut was bent slightly on one side by using a slide hammer to shift the subframe that attaches to the control arms! he inadvertently gave more space on one of the axels and less on the other. this caused the axels to fail 3 months later. dont ever use tricks on german cars! maybe this works on japanese or korean or american not german engineering, you never ever should shift the subframe unless you know its off center. never use a slide hammer ever!!! this low level employee that should never touch a high performance car just bent all the tty bolts that hold it in place. now there is weaken control arm bushings, rattling, and axels that are on the verge of snapping!!! i saw the guy do it while i was paying. at the time i didn't think anything of it but 3 months later when i replaced the struts, the subframe shifted towards the passenger side throwing off the camber. i saw him use the slide hammer on the driver side, hammering in the direction of the passenger side. so it was obviously him. Mechanical Fact: You never try to force movement on a torque to yield bolt. Why? Why You Should Never Force Movement on a TTY Bolt 1. Risk of Bolt Failure or Breakage: TTY bolts are already stretched to near their yield point after proper torquing, making them less tolerant of additional stresses. Forcing movement--such as prying, hammering, or applying lateral/shear forces--can push the bolt beyond its designed limits, causing it to snap, fracture, or further deform. Unlike reusable bolts, TTY bolts don't "spring back" fully; extra force can lead to immediate failure or weaken them for future use, compromising the joint's integrity. 2. Loss of Clamping Force: The primary advantage of TTY bolts is their ability to maintain uniform tension. Any forced manipulation disrupts this, potentially loosening the bolt or reducing its hold. This is especially dangerous in high-load areas, as it could lead to vibrations, part separation, or catastrophic failure over time (e.g., a subframe shifting under driving stresses). 3. They Are Single-Use by Design: Once installed, TTY bolts should not be disturbed without replacement. Forcing movement often implies you're trying to adjust or remove the assembly without fully accounting for this, which aligns with why manufacturers specify replacement--reusing or stressing them risks inconsistent clamping and safety issues. Specific Risks in Your Subframe Example In automotive suspension systems, subframes are often secured with TTY bolts to ensure precise alignment and structural stability. These subframes connect to control arms, which maintain wheel camber (the vertical angle of the wheels relative to the road, crucial for handling, tire wear, and stability). * Damage from Impact Tools Like a Slide Hammer: A slide hammer delivers repeated shock loads (impulse forces) to pull or jar a stuck part free, often used for rusted or seized components. Applying this to a subframe while it's still held in place by TTY bolts is problematic because: * Shear Stress on Bolts: The bolts are primarily designed for axial tension (pulling force along their length), not sideways shear or sudden impacts. The hammering action can shear the bolts, strip threads, or crack the bolt heads/shanks, leading to immediate breakage or hidden fatigue cracks that fail later. * Misalignment of Suspension Components: Forcing the subframe can bend or stress connected control arms, bushings, or mounting points. This directly affects camber alignment--if the subframe shifts even slightly out of spec, it can cause uneven tire wear, poor handling, steering pull, or reduced stability at speed. In severe cases, it could lead to loss of control or accelerated wear on ball joints, shocks, or other parts. * Compromised Safety: Subframes support critical systems like steering, brakes, and engine mounting. Any forced movement risks creating play or instability in the chassis, increasing the chance of accidents, especially under dynamic loads like cornering or braking. Instead of forcing with a slide hammer, the recommended approach for stuck subframes professional alignment. read more

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Luke and his team are always top notch providers. The streets of Oakland are Hell on tires, and I'm glad this shop is around.

Great, great service and value. In and out in no time. Luke runs the shop. Solid human being.

Luke and the guys always take good care of their customers. Always works fast as possible to get you in and out. I appreciate their honesty and hard work! Thanks turbo! read more

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Had a tire blow out and they had me in and out quickly! Pricing seemed fair and I enjoyed the service. I would recommend.

Experienced a substantial gash in my tire (yay Oakland potholes) and needed a new tire. I actually hadn't needed to get new tires yet for my current car, and I'm far from an expert, so I needed advice. Also needed same-day replacement. A mechanic acquaintance recommended I "go to International," so I Yelped for body shops in the area and found Turbo. (Bonus: the best Vietnamese food in Oakland is here, so you can treat yourself after.) I called in at 8:00am, their listed opening hour. A man picked up. I didn't know what tire I needed, but he told me they definitely had it for my car, and a change would take a half hour or so. Great! So I left to embark on a journey at grandma speeds on my spare tire. Nice garage, looks as if they have all their ducks in a row. The guy at the front was helpful at answering my questions, checking my tires, and offering the best recommendation for my situation - not necessarily recommending the most expensive tire. He actually recommended the cheaper tire because it would align more with my other tire's remaining lifespan. His honest, pragmatic advice--and the fast, professional service--convinced me that this will be my go-to place for tire and car stuff going forward. read more

Turbo Tires - Pretty sweet waiting room with one of those comfortably well-worn couches that you sink into - Tires Near Me - Oakland, California

They were quick to service me and take care of my car and tire. They were fast and efficient would definitely recommend

Late review, but here goes! My left front tire went flat pretty late at night and I had to wait until the weekend was over while my spare was on to get an appointment anywhere. I called here first thing on a Monday morning and went in the same morning. I got both of my tires for about $300 or whatever the receipt says. I went ahead and replaced my right front tire as well since it was pretty bald. I was in and out in about 15 minutes. I'd definitely come back as long as they have my size tires! :) read more

Turbo Tires - Needed two new front tires. In and out in 20 minutes. - Tires Near Me - Oakland, California

OK, so these guys are so genuine. That they accepted parts that I bought from AutoZone and put them in for a price of two shop hours about $150. They've done other work for me and it's been excellent. Never had a problem the owner of the store he is great to talk to as well as his son who is now taking over the business and doing a excellent job of doing that. I recommend anybody who needs work done on their car to go here first before going to any place like Pep Boys who will change the price on you midway through your repair. I used to like Pep Boys, but no longer. read more

I called before I showed up to make sure they had my size, I got the size wrong but Nathan was great! I rolled in and 30 minutes later I had 2 new tires at a reasonable cost. Friendly and responsive, if you need tires then these are your guys. read more

Nice people did a front brake job on my Corolla while I waited. It's in kind of a tough neighborhood but they have a little waiting room you can sit in if you don't want to go for a walk while they work on your car. They were done in less than an hour. Brakes feel great. read more

I'm only giving this a 2-star rating because I appreciate the work done by the people that actually repaired my flat. I give the owner a 1-star for his trustworthiness. They they their prices displayed for flat tires at $30 and $35 for 18"+ but they charged me $50 for my 20" tires. When I asked him why was the price $50 he said that the quoted prices were only for 15/16" tires but the sign clearly says 18"+ is $35. When I stated this fact, he mumbled a few words that included "the sign is old" and then said "Mercedes"...Yes, I have a new Mercedes and I guess that's how he decides the pricing of my TIRE FIX!?!?!? I've since called a few other local options and found $30-40 to be the going rate. I got played. Thing is I needed 4 new tires and this place lost my business by overcharging me $15 to fix a flat. Ver short sighted business owners out there. read more

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Not exaggerating when I say this shop is the BEST all around in prices, quality, service, AND overall people. 100% my new go-to shop if another pothole mess up my day. Fast service and fair price. Definitely recommend. read more

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When I had issues with my tires, they were great. However, I recently brought my car in for a diagnoses relating to my coolant. He said he was going to check it out and let me know what the issue was. $75 later I was expecting the issue to be resolved instead the issue remained! After speaking to the gentleman about the issue not being resolved, I returned a few weeks later as he told me to bring it in. I brought it in and $227 later, the problem is still ongoing AND in fact, I now have a different error message. When picking up my car, he states he's 70% sure the issue is something else instead of what I was charged $227 dollars for. 70% sure??!! Why would I cough up more money with zero results. Instead, I left the business with a new issue/error message... if he wasn't sure what the issue truly was, he could've told me to take my car elsewhere. I hate to leave the review because the people there are so nice but I'm truly dissatisfied. read more

Very Well Run Business ! Had my trucks Engine rebuilt, Yes they do more than Tires ! Was So Happy with the Job , and Service I Got Great Customer Service ! Dan and Luke are Father and Son Team and Shop Owners ! Rated a 5 Star BUSINESS ! . . . read more

Greatest Tire Shop To Ever Exist in the History Of The Entire Planet Ive never felt so Passionate about Tires Until I met these guys Family business, fun , funny, thorough, no bullshit. Will give you a deal if you need it. Have great quality tires of you wanna splurge. Will turn you away if you don't have any problems because they don't want you to waste your money. What real people Will let you know if you have other problems with your wheels, but won't try to cheat you. WOW. Theyll even hand twist your lugnuts on first so your studs don't break off within a week ((i have ptsd from whackass tire spots)) read more

Turbo Tires - look at them! they're so wholesome the dad is mad funny and cool af! the son is also cool and super nice - Tires Near Me - Oakland, California

The owner Luke definitely cares about his customers. He went above and beyond to find the tire for my car. None of the shops in the area had my tires, but this shop definitely has many tires in stock especially if you need a tire ASAP. Highly recommend this shop for anyone that need tires. 10/10 Service read more

I called for an appt for a tire repair, after I tried to repair the nail hole myself & failed. "Luke" told me, they used 2 patches. There shop is clean, Luke was very nice & I got away, w/o buying a new tire because of my mess up. Their service was fast & I probably spent less than 1 hour there. Thanks Luke!! read more

I've been here twice, this would be my second trip. First i has my acura and needed two new tires' Not only were they helpful, they even gave me a little discount which was great. I came today with my corolla for some used tires , they had 4 used tires and they gave me another little discount. They were quick, I had no problems. I will definitely like usual come back to them for more tire needs. I will send everyone over to them! read more

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Went in for a tire patch after I noticed a nail in my tire. The price was on the higher end of other shops, but I went here based on the reviews. However, I didn't get the same experience as some describe. My tire was taken off for the patch, it was left over inflated and none of the other tire air pressure was checked. The shop wasn't even that busy, so not sure why they didn't do these small things like they're suppose to. Didn't notice the air pressure until I was already a few blocks away since my car takes a minute to read the tire pressure after being turned on. Now another step I have to go take care of after paying for a service. This was lazy work. read more

Took me last minute to repair Tesla tires. The price was a fraction of the cost vs other places that quoted me. Highly recommend!!!

Came In clutch !!! These guys replaced my outer tire rod in 1 1/2 half on a Monday!!! Don't exepeft to get so lucky !! but these guys are the truth. I will definitely be coming back for tires and other suspension work! read more

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Very bad phone service, who ever in charge was rude and hung up . He was hard too understand and he was quoting very high prices.

Fast and good service, easy and friendly communication.Price is reasonable. Professional. Highly recommend

I needed two new tires badly. Normally I go to America's tire in Walnut Creek which typically takes 2-3 hours even with an appointment. I called up turbo tires, they said they had my size and to come down and they would have me out in 25 min. It's a little chaotic and there is tons of activity, but they did get me out in about 25 min. Service was super friendly, prices were reasonable and I will definitely go back here the next time. read more

I figure it was time to change out my tires, so I found this place on yelp. Called ahead to see if I needed to make an appointment or not and the guy on the phone said come through after lunch. Came in and the guy that helped me was nice and offered me three options. Went with the middle option. Said it'll be a bit and waited in the waiting room about 40-45min. Was quickly done at a good price. Recommended. read more

When I got here, I told them I need to have 2 tires in the rear change, and asked them how much was each tire change cost. one of the guy told me each tire change was $200-$250 each. So I thought it would be over $400 something after service right. But when I got the invoice it was only $206.88 TOTAL. LOL!!! Balance $30 State free $2 Disposal fee $9 P215/60R16 96H americus Touring 2($75) Labor $43 Lol not the first time I have miscommunication with mechanics. Anyway, there was only 1-2 other cars that were being work on, so my wait time was only like 10-15 minutes, super fast. Service/communication was friendly and professional. Would definitely come back again if I need to change the 2 front in the future. read more

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I took my car into my mechanic for a check up; he said everything looked good but "Please go get new tires right now". He suggested Turbo Tires. I drove straight over there and had new tires on my car in half an hour. Plus the guy liked the CD I was playing in my car (Planet Booty -a local band). Friendly, fast, clean shop. read more

Thank you Dan for loving on my car with such great care and concern. You really saved my life--sorry I've taken a few weeks to thank you via my Yelp! platform. I guess I've been driving around with the convertible top down in the recent lovely Bay Area weather! My car all of a sudden wouldn't start one morning so I called my good friend Enoch at Turbo Auto Body for a referral since my partner and I have trusted his work for years on the outside of our vehicles. The recommendation was on point as I met Dan and his team with a great quote, honest work and a timely response. I want to thank you for all the help and care you've given me and my car. I wouldn't trust anyone else! read more

These guys are the best! I've bought new tires from them a few years ago and have been coming here ever since to do some minor work. They do an excellent job and are super friendly! I will be a long time customer! read more

Great and fast service. Highly recommend!! Call before coming to see when's a good time to get serviced. I realized my tires were cracked a few days before a long drive to LA. I was looking for a tire shop to help me on a Saturday morning and a friend recommended this place. I called to see if they were available to help me and told me to come before 1pm. I was in and out within an hour! The owner was very nice and made sure to check that the tires were good to go before I left. I had a great experience and will be coming back for future tires/repairs. read more

Yo this place is the real deal. Fast as hell and beyond reasonably priced! Had a slow leak patched, not plugged within minutes of my arrival and they were busy too! Feeling so good I had my oil changed too!!! Overall 35-40min lightning fast for a busy shop These cats are honest as hell too like what?! I told the service manager I wanted to put 19" wheels on my Civic and he told me straight up dont do it and all the reasons why not. I had 2 other 5 star tires shops ready to set me up for failure and put them on. The honesty is what really hits home, that is great business. End result I will be having everything I can maintained at this shop thank you Turbo Tire Thats whats Up!!! read more

I've had trouble after moving to Oakland with flats. I've gone to other tire shops and had to wait up to a week for them to order my tires only to be charged CRAZY rates. Turbo tires had my tires IN STOCK on the first try. There was no wait and they took care of me within 10 minutes - tire changed! They were the cheapest I could find. I will be coming back here for ANY tire situation I find myself in. read more

I went there to change the transmission oil and brake pad+rotor. They are really knowledgeable and offer great price! I really recommend this place. read more

Got a rear set of Good Years for my ride and these guys had me in and outta there in less than 45 minutes:) This is my tire shop now

I really recommend this place. super friendly staff! i needed to replace all my tires. i called to check if they had my car's tires in stock and they did. so I drove there, they almost immediately started working. they told me it was going to take half an hour but really only took 15 minutes. my tires feel great! and it was a reasonable price! i will definitely recommend this place to my friends and family read more

My boyfriend is really hard on his tires... we have pulled up to this place multiple times on a rim and a prayer. We work for the city of Oakland and we pulled up to Turbo once again, with no tire on..Luke was amazingly kind and extremely helpful as always. He got us a tire for an unbeatable price, and we were out of there and on our way to work in no time! I'll never go anywhere else besides Turbo Tires. They always do an amazing job, and it's so refreshing to know that there are such kind, helpful, professional people like Luke! I'd recommend this business to everyone I know!! read more

My tires were getting really worn and needed to be replaced. I came here to see what's available for a mid-range set and Luke helped me with that. They were just finishing up a car on a bay and so was able to get me in pretty much right away. It was all done in about half an hour. They have very reasonable prices and their work is great. They also checked my brakes and noted that my front brake pads needed to be replaced. I was going to do that but was running out of time, so I'll return another day to do that. Luke was very helpful about the brakes and tires. I really appreciated it! read more

The owner changed my oil. I found out it was leaking oil and when I brought the vehicle back to him letting him know it was leaking oil, he was giving me a whole bunch of attitude like it wasn't his fault. read more