Top’s Tire & Wheel

When its time to replace tires, my preference is Cooper (following Alaska haul road experience several years ago), and the only source in this fine community here in the Hidden Gem of the World, Crossroads of North America, anchored by El Paso, Cd. Juarez, & Las Cruces, is TOP’S TIRE & WHEEL.
Since my beloved 4Runner died a few years ago just South of Johnson City on US290 and have since acquired a surprisingly reliable Ranger, TOP’S continues to be my one & only new tire source. Of course, I buy the whole package, especially the road hazard, which has been valuable.
For some reason, I put the Ranger through some difficult terrain, which the 4Runner could’ve easily handled, but the 2-​wheel drive Ford machine simply can’t handle it. However, TOP’S fully honored the road hazard and replaced the tire that failed while I was «exploring» a back road close to the Rio Grande back of CandelariaTX-​USA after getting through Big Bend National Park. Thank you, TOP’S and my main contact there, John!
I’ve reluctantly accepted that my off-​roading days are largely limited to pavement and well-​graded gravel… sigh…and doubt that I’ll ever again need the road hazard; but I am relaxed because TOP’S will take care of my wheeled needs. Definitely, they get my «Wheel of Approval!»

I had been following Rudy’s Alignment for many, many years. He is now working with Tops. Rudy is a straight up guy and has always treated me fairly and his prices are reasonable. Now he is with John at Topps so they can offer more services including rotate and balance as well as sales of new and used tires and rims. They treated me very fairly and reasonably. They also give lifetime rotate and balance so that is the same as the «big boys». Not in the best part of town but certainly centrally located on Texas St. Glad that Rudy is still around and working with a full service place like Tops.

So, I bought a used car when I got back from Iraq, which I’m very happy with, but it didn’t come with a spare tire. The tread seemed decent on the tires, so I wasn’t worried about it, and I procrastinated buying a donut to throw in the trunk, until one morning at the most unopurtune time (on the way to work), I blew a tire on I-​10. I felt like a dumbass getting towed for a flat tire, as I can change a tire in my sleep, but I didn’t have one to throw on. Anyway, the tow truck guy suggested Top’s, as it was close to where I broke down. Man, I’m kind of glad for this unfortunate incident. The guys at Top’s were totally professional, and they didn’t try to talk me into some new awesome tire, they were straight up and sold me a very decent used tire for $ 25. Plus, they had me out of there in about 20 minutes flat. In a couple weeks I’m going to get a brand new set of tires, and these guys will definitely get my business. I’d recommend them to any of my coworkers and friends.