Getting Tires in Cullman, AL: Shops, Repair and Towing (2026)

Cullman, Alabama sits where I-65 crosses US-278 and AL-157, which is part of why the city has such a dense cluster of tire and auto shops for its size. Local Tire Shops currently lists 30 automotive businesses in Cullman — tire dealers, a used tire shop, general repair garages, oil-change chains, a towing company, and a dedicated trailer shop. This guide walks through what's actually on each listing: category, address, hours and rating, so you can figure out where to start before you call anyone.

Cullman is also a county seat with a sizable farm and trucking economy around it, which shows up in the listings themselves — several Cullman tire shops carry "truck repair" and "trailer repair" as extra categories alongside passenger tires, something you don't see as often in a purely residential suburb. That mix is worth keeping in mind if your vehicle isn't a standard commuter car.

What's Actually on These Listings

Every business mentioned below comes from its own directory listing, which shows the category Google assigned it, its street address, a star rating, a review count, and — where the business has published them — hours. None of that is marketing copy we wrote; it's what's on the page. A few patterns are worth noting before getting into specific shops:

• Review counts vary enormously. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers shows over 2,400 reviews; a newer or smaller shop might show a dozen. A low review count isn't a red flag by itself, but it does mean less of a track record to go on.
• "Extra categories" tell you what else a shop does. A listing filed under Tire Shops with "Brake shop" and "Wheel alignment service" as extra categories is signaling a full-service garage, not a tire-only operation.
• Hours differ by business type. The national chains in Cullman tend to post explicit hours seven days a week; several of the independent garages show weekday-only hours with Saturday and Sunday marked closed.

New Tires: The Options on 2nd Avenue

Most of Cullman's new-tire business is strung along 2nd Avenue SW/NW and AL-157, which makes shop-hopping easy if the first quote doesn't work for you. The tire shops category for Cullman lists more than a dozen businesses; the highest-reviewed cluster includes:

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Tire Shops · Cullman, Alabama

1711 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055

★★★★★ 4.9 (2,423)

Branham Tire & Auto

Tire Shops · Cullman, Alabama

101 Arnold St NW, Cullman, AL 35055

★★★★★ 4.8 (412)

Quick Tire Sales

Tire Shops · Cullman, Alabama

1600 AL-157, Cullman, AL 35058, United States

★★★★★ 4.7 (423)

McGriff Tire Pros

Tire Shops · Cullman, Alabama

209 2nd Ave NW, Cullman, AL 35055, United States

★★★★★ 4.6 (318)

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, Quick Tire Sales and Branham Tire & Auto all list tires alongside general repair — brakes, oil changes, and in several cases wheel alignment — under one roof, so a tire purchase and an alignment check can usually happen in the same visit rather than two separate appointments. Quick Tire Sales' own listing specifically groups "Auto Repair Shops" under its extra categories, reinforcing that it isn't a tire-only counter. McGriff Tire Pros' listing shows an even longer services list, including trailer repair and truck repair, which points to the commercial side of the business operating out of the same location on 2nd Ave NW.

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is part of a chain with, according to its own listing description, over 300 locations nationwide — its Cullman location posts hours seven days a week, including a shortened Sunday schedule, which is unusual among the independent shops on this list. Branham Tire & Auto, by contrast, posts weekday-only hours (7:30 am–5 pm, closed weekends) and lists truck accessories and wheel alignment as extra categories, suggesting a shop that also outfits work trucks rather than one focused purely on passenger tires. None of these listings publish online pricing, so get a quote by phone or in person rather than assuming a number — tire pricing depends on size, brand and load rating, and it changes throughout the year.

Used Tires for a Tighter Budget

If a full set of new tires isn't in the budget this month, Cullman has one dedicated used tire shop on the directory:

Ozzy’s Tires

Used Tire Shops · Cullman, Alabama

205 Short St SW, Cullman, AL 35055, United States

★★★★★ 4.9 (198)

Ozzy's Tires is listed under Used Tire Shops specifically, with a 4.9 rating across 198 reviews — notably high for a used-tire specialist, where tread and age vary tire to tire. If you're buying used, two checks matter regardless of which shop you use: the tread depth (a quarter inserted into the tread groove is a quick field test — if you can see the top of Washington's head, the tread is getting thin) and the DOT date code molded into the sidewall, which tells you when the tire was manufactured, not just how much rubber is left. A tire can look fine and still be too old to trust.

General Repair, Oil Changes and Alignment

A tire problem is rarely just a tire problem. Loose or worn suspension components throw off alignment, which then wears a new tire unevenly — so several Cullman listings handle tires and the mechanical side together. Graves Auto Service has operated in Cullman since 1989 according to its listing:

Graves Auto Service Inc

Auto Repair Shops · Cullman, Alabama

2143 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055, United States

★★★★★ 4.8 (713)

Graves Auto Service Inc is categorized as an auto repair shop with a 4.8 rating over 713 reviews, and its extra categories include auto electrical service, brake shop and auto air conditioning — a general-purpose garage rather than a tire specialist. Its listing notes the business has served Cullman since 1989, which lines up with the review volume. Guthrie's Auto Service and Community Auto Repair are two more approved listings in the same category, both also rated 4.7–4.8, if you want a second opinion on a diagnosis before committing to a repair. United Auto Service, also filed under Auto Repair Shops, carries a 4.8 rating but with a much smaller review count (32), which fits a newer or smaller-volume shop rather than a sign of anything wrong.

For a faster, narrower job — an oil change without a full shop visit — Cullman has several quick-lube options listed: Havoline Xpress Lube and Valvoline Instant Oil Change, both rated 4.8, plus two separate Walmart Auto Care Center listings with lower ratings (3.7 and 3.4) and higher review counts, which is common for high-volume, lower-touch service bays. Check each listing's hours before driving over; quick-lube chains often run shorter weekend hours than the full-service garages, and the two different Walmart listings correspond to two different Cullman locations, not a data error — so confirm the address on the listing matches the store you're headed to.

If you'd rather handle a quick fix yourself — a wiper blade, a bulb, a battery terminal — Advance Auto Parts has a Cullman storefront listed under Auto Parts Stores with a 4.4 rating across 434 reviews, which is a reasonable fallback between a full shop visit and ordering a part online and waiting for shipping.

Commercial, Farm and Trailer Tires

Cullman County has a significant amount of agricultural and trailer traffic, and the directory reflects that with a specialist listing:

McGriff Best-One Trailer Repair

Tire Shops · Cullman, Alabama

563 Co Rd 1339, Cullman, AL 35058, United States

★★★★☆ 4.5 (12)

McGriff Best-One Trailer Repair's listing describes a business operating for more than 75 years, with extra categories covering truck repair, brake service and wheel alignment in addition to tires. If you're hauling a livestock trailer, a boat, or farm equipment and need tires sized for that rather than a passenger car, this is the more specialized call to make versus a general tire shop that may not stock the size you need on the shelf.

When You're Stuck on the Side of the Road

A flat on AL-157 or out on one of the county roads outside town is a different problem than a flat in a parking lot. Cullman has one towing company listed on the directory:

Perfect Choice Towing & Recovery, LLC

Towing Services · Cullman, Alabama

1625 2nd Ave NW, Cullman, AL 35055, United States

★★★★★ 4.8 (239)

Perfect Choice Towing & Recovery is listed as open 24 hours, seven days a week, with a 4.8 rating across 239 reviews. Its extra categories include auto body shop and truck repair shop, so beyond a straight tow, the same company may be able to handle follow-up repair work. Worth saving the number in your phone before you need it rather than searching for it on the shoulder of the road.

Comparing the Main Options

Questions Worth Asking Before You Book

A few questions apply no matter which Cullman shop you're calling:

• Walk-in or appointment? Several listings show weekday hours ending at 5 pm with Saturday and Sunday closed, which suggests appointment-based scheduling is common outside the national chains. Call ahead rather than assuming same-day service.
• Does the quote include mounting and balancing? A tire price by itself isn't the full cost of putting it on your car. Ask what's included before comparing numbers between two shops.
• Is there a warranty on the work, not just the part? Tire manufacturers typically warranty the tire itself; ask the shop separately what they stand behind on labor.
• What's the current wait? A 4.9-rated shop with 2,400+ reviews, like Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, is popular for a reason, but popularity can also mean a longer wait than a smaller shop down the street.

None of the listings on this page publish fixed prices for tires, alignments or tows, and prices shift with tire size, brand and season — so treat every number you hear over the phone as a quote for that day, not a posted rate. Check current rates directly with the shop.

A Second Opinion Is Free

If a shop tells you that you need four new tires and a full alignment, it costs nothing to call a second Cullman garage and describe the same symptoms. With more than a dozen tire-capable businesses listed in a town this size, there's rarely a shortage of places to get a second look — the harder part is usually just picking up the phone.

The Takeaway

Cullman's tire and repair businesses cluster tightly around 2nd Avenue and AL-157, and most of the higher-rated shops bundle tires with general repair rather than specializing in just one or the other. Start with Tire Shops for new tires and alignment-adjacent work, check Used Tire Shops if budget is the priority, and keep Perfect Choice Towing & Recovery's number on hand for anything that happens outside shop hours. Whichever shop you call, ask what a quote includes before you compare it to another.