super nice guys. reasonable price & turnaround time. open early and on weekends, so that's always a plus. i will always go to them whenever i inevitably get another flat, no thanks to never-ending SF road improvement projects with all the screws and nails they leave behind. read more

I've been here many times and haven't had a bad experience yet. They have decent inventory so I haven't had an issue yet where they didn't have a tire in stock and had to order it. read more

This place is a rip- off. I get my tires fixed here, as well as alignment. Fuel System Cleaning is needed in 35,0000 to 40,000 miles. WheelWorks provided this service in December 2025, and 5,537 miles later they are recommending it again. They will also try to have you change your oil, even though it's only been 2,000 miles later claiming the oil is dirty. I typically decline their suggestions, because they are full of it regarding services you actually need. The new guy Tim is awful. He couldn't even explain why the mechanic was recommending $1,200 of work. Chu has retired and the only truthful person left is Stephen. read more

This review is specifically about Wheel Works and their choice to feature Firestone Tires and their rebate program to attract customers. I recently was going to get some Firestone at Costco BUT Wheel Works was running a 70 dollar rebate for Firestone. Biggest mistake I made was taking them up on that offer...Not only were there incredible cumbersome hoops to jump through at every turn, it took over two months and even then getting the rebate has been just about the worst customer service experience EVER. I actually really like the folks at Wheel Works, but if they do not do something about solving the issue with Firestone rebate programs I think they deserve this low review score. This is a simple warning to other others....if you are attracted to a Firestone rebate as a motivation to do business here DO NOT DO IT...YOU WILL REGRET IT. read more

I came here on a Tuesday morning because of some side wall damage I had on a tire. I didn't schedule an appointment so I got there at 6:30am to make sure I was first in line. Because of my concern with the tire I was in a scramble to find a place and I drive by wheel works everyday to go to work. The evening before I had called and asked if they had my tire in stock, which they said they did, so I let them know I'd come in the morning. A technician looked at my car and told me my tire was fine and the damage was just cosmetic and he did not recommend changing the tire. So I left thinking my tire was fine. A few days later I looked at my tire again and saw exposed wire, so I called back to let them know I think the technician was wrong. The person I spoke to on the phone, Tim, was extremely rude. I asked him if they had my tire in stock for replacement (again) and he said no. I asked why I had been told they did and he said "whoever you spoke to falsified that", it was literally Tim who I spoke to when I first called. All in all the service was very unprofessional, careless, and could've been a major safety issue. I was able to get my tire changed at a locally owned shop. I highly recommend staying away from chain shops and supporting smaller businesses. read more

Had a great experience here! Had a super last minute emergency repair, 30 minutes before closing. Flat tire. The staff was super accommodating, especially Kayla. Fixed the tire super quick We'll def be back! read more

I can't speak more highly of this place, or their customer service!! I was in a pinch, needed 1 tire and they helped me out faster than I could have expected!! On a Friday evening!! They were so kind and friendly!! Very reasonably priced!! Excellent service!! Highly recommend, I wish I could give 10 stars!! read more

I called to have a nail removed from the right rear tire. They said to come right in. The service person was very nice and acknowledgeable. The service for the tire repair was done in less then 1 hour. After the repair, I was driving home with no worries. This is the best place for tire service in the Bayarea that I have been. I would recommend this Wheel Works to have your tire services done. read more

No sense in adding a photo. Made an appointment for 10 AM, it is now 1 PM and they haven't even looked at my car. They are super short staffed, and the gentleman at the front desk is super frustrated because his hands are tied. The manager was there for a little bit and then disappeared, and I basically wasted three hours on my day off just to have absolutely nothing under my car. I'll give it zero out of zero stars if I could, not to speak ill of the employees because I did not have a bad interaction with any of them, but I'll speak ill of the management and how they're running this business. Don't go unless you're planning on waiting 5 to 6 hours or more for an oil change. They have a great deal where they'll give you 25 bucks off of the oil change, and then they'll send you a $25 gift card, but it's kind of useless if you can't get your damn oil changed lol Go somewhere else. read more

We called to request a tire change and the company that they use was not able to on the side of the road in the city and they took our money and told us we would get a text for whenever they found someone to change the tires. After an hour we called and they told us to keep waiting, after another hour we called and they told us to keep waiting and after that hour we called and they told us to keep waiting. After four hours they have done nothing for us now it's nighttime and we still have to figure out how to change our tire because there's no way we're gonna keep waiting after four hours. Absolutely terrible, I wish I would've called someone else instead of wasting four hours on this. I asked them to cancel called someone else and they were here in 20 minutes. This doesn't make sense. read more

Update: the guy responsible purposefully cancelled my refund even after involving the police. He is the manager at the location. "FRANCISCO ORTEGA". Now fighting a dispute w bank and potentially taking to small claims court. Go to any other location. Reported to the district manager Mike Del Monte and I advise anyone else who has negative experiences with him to do the same Ordered $1k tires, arrived next morning at opening, in the span of 5 minutes the guy (5'9", overweight large man, Native American/mexican guy, brown eyes, braided or pony tail-8ish hair) immediately had an attitude and bad tone with me. Kept talking over me. I told him he's being rude and asked him why he had an attitude with me and then he got upset with me, and of course we bickered back and forth, I told him to give me my tires and I'd just go somewhere else then he refused (no receipt) so I called the police, who showed up and made sure he refunded me. Never in my life have I come across a guy like this who for no apparent reason was just off a bad one that morning but the fact that he was so rude astounded me. Right off the rip for no reason????? I do not recommend this place. Christ. read more

High recommend this location!! Worth going the extra distance. I had a unique tire need, and not only did they get me what I needed quickly, they were proactive and made sure I was aware of options and different solutions for my situation. Michael G is your guy!!! So honest, helpful and incredibly kind!! Excellent pricing and cost of tire and service! read more

My experience with Wheel Works on Franklin Street in San Francisco has been very positive which is why I keep going back. Steve and Michael are especially wonderful to work with. Very communicative, letting me know via email and text about my vehicle. I appreciate personable service, especially from people in the service industry. The entire front desk has always been very professional and accommodating. I will continue using Wheel works because I know the service I'm going to receive and my vehicles are always very well taken care of. They ask me if I need anything else like windshield wipers, or oil change, which often I forget. So I am very thankful that they remind me so I don't miss out on getting maintenance when I need it. I highly recommend Wheel works on Franklin Street. read more

Aside from great wheel checks/alignment - they do a great job with oil changes and break checks. Honest and reliable team whom I trust immensely- many thanks to Steve and team! read more

Chu is GONE! So is Customer Service We have been coming here for 25 years or more. Chu always made it a very pleasant experience and Customer Service was #1 while he was there. He always did his best to get you in and out quickly, efficiently, and with the best deal he could possibly give you. Now there is attitude, you are just any old Customer, despite the fact that you're loyalty has been with this company for decades. Lots of attitude -Customer Service stinks. Time to find somewhere else to go. I understand Larkin has great customer service. I am off! I don't even care if I have to pay a few more dollars, but I do expect respect and to feel like a valued customer. I don't pay for attitude. read more

I took my car in with an appointment early in the morning for a simple alignment and tire rotation The guys told me it will be done couple hours. When I check back in two hour later it say I am next in line then when I show up at 5:30pm which is five hour later nothing is done The older staff at the desk have very poor attitude like " too bad we are busy so live with it" tone So if you want to get it done You need to seat there until it is done Very poor service and very poor attitude toward clients read more

BE AWARE- I've been coming to the SF location for over a decade. & have always been amazed how much they accommodate in volume. Earlier this year I got some tires & had something of value taken from my trunk. It wasn't obvious that the item was there& I understand that nothing of value should be left in the car. It would have taken someone going thru everything in the trunk & nothing else was taken. In all of my time coming to this location- the car's either been with the tech or parked/locked. All I can say is that I'm disappointed & won't return. read more

My contact was with the manager, JOHN. Very unhelpful and refused service because according to him their policy which is "probably on the website" prohibits them from accepting a tire hazard warranty that mind you, pays directly... no effort to even try to gain business AT ALL, take your business elsewhere. read more

Went in and replaced 4 tires. Told me it will take 1.5-2 hrs. So I waited. Ended up taking 4 hrs and the shop was already closed and I had to ask about timing. So definitely the timing is off with what they committed. I can see the car was there without anyone working on it. seems that they didn't have enough people working. Also found out they are no longer independently owned and service is definitely not like before. Further update on this. Noticed the wheel was shaking while on the freeway so looked like the tires were not balanced. I didn't want to deal with Wheelworks anymore although it would have been free but I lost confidence. I brought my car back to the dealer to have them check the balancing. Told me the balancing are all off so they had to re balance. Also said not sure why they sold me the run flat tires becoz they would be more noisy than what I had. So I am downgrading my experience from 2 to 1 Star and too bad I could not give 0 Star. They were not even professional to do the job right given the time they kept my car! read more

They are incredibly rude at the counter. They do not help you and you have to get their attention. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Great customer service and prompt service. Thank you for your professionalism. I will be returning

I used love this wheel works I think over the year it gone down hill. Still a great place to get you car fixed but depends on what exactly.. I took my car in one day because I had a cracked radiator. I knew it was cracked. I got told it was the temperature sensor to the radiator or something like that : easy fix.. no problem. A month later I am in there for the cracked radiator.... Which I thought wasn't the problem..long story short . I got charged double for labor.. a month apart.. read more

We brought our company truck to Wheel Works at 7:00 a.m. to have two tires installed, as instructed by their staff. When we returned at approximately 12:00 p.m., we were disappointed to find that no work had been done on the vehicle. I asked for an estimated timeframe for completion, and the employee wearing a name tag that read "Steve" responded in a very rude and dismissive manner. Without making eye contact, he looked at the truck and stated, "They haven't started it--it's going to be a while." When I followed up by asking if he had any idea how long the process typically takes, he looked at me angrily, then turned away and said nothing further. I stood there for about two minutes waiting for clarification, but it became clear that he had no intention of continuing the conversation or addressing my questions. I ultimately left due to the lack of communication and respect. The experience was highly unprofessional, and the customer service was extremely poor. Clear communication and basic courtesy are expected, especially when customers are waiting hours for a simple service. read more

friend and i had a bad tire right before we were driving back to Socal which was a 6hr drive and thankfully they took us in real quick because they were not taking any more people since they were closing soon and changed out tire. kenny & edwin saved our lives!!!! read more

In January 2025, I replaced my tires with four brand-new Bridgestones and had an alignment done. I was charged $229.99 for a lifetime alignment warranty, bringing the total to $1,382.61. The tire pressures were set at 33. In May 2025, I had an oil and filter change, battery check, tire pressures check and alignment. On April 30, 2026, I brought my car in for an oil and filter change, tire pressure check, rotation, and alignment. I returned on May 16 because my tire pressure light had come on. Stephen asked an employee named Kenny, Asian to check the pressure. While I was waiting, I observed Kenny prioritize a White male, Tesla owner who arrived after me and bypassed the front counter, while repeatedly asking me to wait. He talked to the Tesla owner (Lift) twice, checked the pressures, and pumped air for 20 minutes. When Kenny finally checked the pressure for my tires, I heard him say 35, 33, 34, and 33. After spending two minutes on them, he said there was nothing wrong. I asked why the dashboard light was on. He said the tires were over-inflated, but he did not add or release any air. The situation escalated when I attempted to exit the shop as advised by Stephen. A Prius, owned by the Asian man Kenny was servicing, blocked my path. He was taking his time checking the tire pressures and pumping air. Despite my waiting and repeated honking, Kenny ignored my requests to clear the exit. Out of frustration with the lack of professionalism and the blocked exit, I asked why are you blocking the exit? A Prius owner responded that it was not him, and pointed at Kenny. Then I made a remark about the situation. Kenny refused to move and parked a Prius behind a white Honda, license plate 8YSX7**, on the left in under a minute. I sought assistance from another customer service representative named Tim, who tried to help navigate my car back to the entrance. Later, Kenny approached me and repeatedly yelled, "You are stupid!" Another worker, Edwin, who is Latino, confronted me twice regarding my previous remark. He said that I should not make that remark to Kenny because I am a female, but he said nothing regarding Kenny's verbal abuse toward me or blocked exit. I later discovered Edwin told Tim my remark in front of a male, Asian customer inside the office. If a Black or White male customer made the same remark, Edwin would not dare to gossip and spread rumors about them in front of coworkers or in the presence of customers. I called Stephen, customer service to report this incident. When I asked him if he already heard about this incident, he replied, "Yes." He stated that the workers were overwhelmed and expressed that cars often had to block the entrance and exit. Furthermore, I was told not to make that remark to Kenny after I mentioned Edwin's behavior. When I did, he responded that it was not discrimination because I am a female. He also advised me to speak to John, manager on Monday; however, I feel the staff sided with Kenny and Edwin regardless of their behavior toward me and I believe John would not do anything about this matter after reading negative comments about him. When I requested Stephen to remove my personal information from their system because I am no longer doing business with them due to the disrespectful treatment I received and the unprofessional conduct of Kenny and Edwin, Stephen said that he could not do it. After I started the ignition the next day, the light was still flashing. I will take my car to a shop that values my bussiness and will do a thorough job. I want my $229.99 back. I would not recommend that Asian females get their cars serviced here, as they may feel intimidated by Kenny or Edwin. Edwin abused work time by twice leaving workstation while assigned to the white Toyota (7EPG8**) to report my remark to his coworker in front of an Asian male customer. No action is taken, as these individuals seem protected. They are not concerned about customer safety, including blocking the entrance and exit. They failed to comply with Title 8, Section 3225 of the California Code of Regulations dictates that exits must remain clear, and obstacles cannot block or hide them. Even temporary blockages are not permitted under this code. read more

Great staff. Very friendly. Always ready to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.

*URGENT* Heed caution and read the recent reviews before going here. Don't end up like the other 1 star reviews and regret coming here. These people are crooks and take advantage of people who don't know cars and do whatever they can to take your money. Here's my story: my tire pressure was off for my front driver side tire for a few days, so I brought it in to be serviced. They gave me a 3 hour estimate (it was busy so it was somewhat expected). They finished much earlier but said it would be an additional $5 for every 5 minutes left at their shop, I have never heard of such a thing! Picked up my vehicle to which they said it was a simple fix and just had a nail in my tire and that I no longer needed any further service. I drive away with my tire pressure still off - I gave them the benefit of the doubt and thought my sensors just needed time to catch up. I had driven around the entire day and had gone home, that morning I found the same time was at 10 psi! Went back to bring it in overnight, shortly after they call me and tell me I have a large gash in my tire and would need new tires. Which was quite the opposite of what they told me the previous day and much more expensive. I had requested if there was a cheaper alternative and they said yes, and my question was why was that not offered to me initially? I requested that my initial service could be returned since the issue was not solved upon my first inspection, to which they declined. This is this best part: THEY SERVICED THE WRONG TIRE THE FIRST TIME. Even though I specified which tire was off, they still serviced a completely different tire and leave the actually damaged one untouched, causing me to drive on it for an entire day which possibly caused my car's new alignment issue. Being in a pinch, I had no other choice than to continue with the tire replacement but not without having to research more affordable alternatives on my own to which the sales representative, Christina, did not help with in the slightest. Upon pick up, I had a multitude of questions I wanted to ask to avoid something like this from happening again, to which of course the "star employee," Christina, simply did not want to answer. She brushed me off completely and asked me to meet her on the curb to wait for my car. Here's the cherry on top of it all, as I wait for Christina to retrieve my vehicle, SHE NEEDED ASSISTANCE IN DRIVING IT OUT. How can I trust this place to service my vehicle if the staff can't even drive it? STAY AWAY FROM HERE. read more

Every time I have had my tires serviced /changed i can say the men working here are great ! From Steve to newer staff to the long time retired staff. They are really busy and yet go out of their way & put a smile on your face. Its a joy to see Steve or Jonathan? (Am terrible w remembering names esp) all these years. after so many years of getting my car /tires serviced at wheel works and prices are increasing- he located my life time tire warranty from 7 yrs ago making my bill more manageable. Times are tough & it makes a difference when someone goes the extra mile. He makes it easy for customers. For me, it's a pleasure to go here with these kind gentlemen. Old school down to earth human kindness is a win. And my 4 tires were replaced & aligned in record time. Thank you! read more

My story: I'm an 82 yo woman, with a 2001 Saturn Coupe. Wheel Works takes wonderful care of both these lovely ladies. Very efficient and also friendly, great at helping me understand repairs, and most importantly they do a great job and very reasonable rates as well. I highly recommend their Franklin St shop! read more

I had a fantastic experience at Wheel Works yesterday. I highly recommend them to anyone looking not only for new ties and wheel alignment, but also for various service needs. I was seen on time, Steve assessed my needs, gave me a quote, followed up with me when additional work was needed, and the overall experience was very customer friendly. I would give them an A+ for friendly and responsive service while also providing their expertise to get the repairs done. I was incredibly pleased with my experience. Thank you, Steve! read more

They're not good, they're not fast, and they're sure as shit not cheap. But on the contractor's pyramid that leaves one thing: centrally located. No one with any other choice would or should come here. Techs are fine. "service writers" are rude, incompetent, and slow. Expect a poorly informed, sarcastic upsell. Expect to be ignored for 20 minutes while waiting for them to make phone calls. Expect them to forget to call you when your car is finished. Expect them to ask if you have an appointment and then do jack shit about it. Expect them NOT to honor online pricing and find an excuse to upsell you on tire. Expect them to lie about tires being in stock. Except less.... And be disappointed. But they're centrally located ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Slowest tire shop you'll ever go to. Only come here if you'd like to wait 2 hours in line. The front desk prioritizes phone calls when they should be helping the people in the store. read more

I needed my tired plug on Saturday afternoon and was lucky enough to get it done within an hour.

Have gone to Wheel Works for years. Always prompt, polite and got the job done on time. Tried to book appt. on line, never responded. Called and had to wait longer than usual for someone to answer, they was put on hold for 11 minutes. Called 15 min. later started speaking with agent and then disconnected. Called back, no answer. Do not recommend. read more

Steve is the guy!!! He knows his stuff! Been going to Wheel Works for decades! Just got a fresh new set of tires! I'd recommend dropping it first thing in the morning and picking it up towards the end of the day as they are packed & busy at times. It's either Costco or Wheel Works but with Costco you can't just drop-in and have to wait a ~ week for an appointment, plus the tires you want may have to be pre-ordered as it's not always in stock. read more

We used to take our car here when we lived next door but even living in the mission now, we take our car here. The employees are either very friendly, or neutral. I'll take it! They also seem willing to tell it to you straight. I was there today and while my inspection results would tell me something that direly needs attention, they are willing to let me know what needs to be serviced ASAP and what can wait. I appreciate that, because it's not easy to spend a ton of money at once, but you want to keep your car safe to drive. The y understand that. The front desk person today also made sure that all the coupons applicable were applied. Didn't even have to ask. While it's not as convenient as a drive up oil change center, and they aren't as close as other shops near me, it's my first choice for service the past 4 years. I have never left feeling taken advantage of or icky about my experience. One thing: This shop is VERY. BUSY. So a tip I have is requesting an appointment in advance, and I also suggest making it for early. Service can really feel slow at this office. Not enough to reduce a star, but something to consider. read more

Staff at front desk are LAZY, UNPROFESSIONAL and RUDE. I stopped going to this store and will not return because the staff at the front-end area really dont take pride in their work. They are rude to customers, communication sucks as they dont provide eye contact and they leave people who call, on hold forever. They refuse to provde excellent service, making the customer feel as though they are being taken care of. If you want the best experience with Wheelworks, I highly recommend that yo drive to Petaluma where you will receive the absolute best service ever. read more

Incredibly bad customer service! I ordered tires from TireRack and had them sent here for installation. Such bad customer service that after spending 10 minutes talking to the guy at the front desk (will not write name) before my appointment i left and got a refund for my purchase with TireRack. I then immediately went to Big O Tires on Geary and had a fantastic experience. Take away is don't waste your time and money with Wheel Works, and go to Big O. read more

Thank you Lawrence for taking such great care of my mother. I had just picked up my mother from her cancer treatment at Kaiser SF when I blew a tire and had to get it replaced. Lawrence helped get my handicapped mom a chair and gave her access to the bathroom when she needed it. He replaced my tire as quickly as he could and also did an alignment for us. We really appreciated the customer service he provided from start to finish, telling us the progress and status along the way. read more

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Steve is rude and offensive. The price is good and the mechanics seem to know what they are doing. But the customer experience is poor due to Steve read more