Skip the Chains.
Come to Howie's.
Just 10 minutes west of Miami Shores Village. The highest-rated independent tire shop in the area. 4.8 stars. 450+ five-star reviews. New tires, used tires, alignment, brakes, oil change, custom rims. Family-owned since 1963. No corporate upsells, just honest service.
Everything Your Car Needs.
Tires, brakes, alignment, oil, rims - all under one roof. ASE-certified technicians. Walk-ins welcome. Se Habla Español.
New & Used Tires
30+ brands. Certified pre-owned from $45. Mounting & balancing included. Same-day install.
Wheel Alignment
Computerized 4-wheel alignment. Fix pulling, uneven wear, and steering drift. FREE with 4 new tires!
Brake Repair
Pads, rotors, calipers. Free brake inspection. ASE-certified technicians.
Oil Change
Full synthetic oil change. Done in 30 minutes. Walk-ins welcome.
Tire Repair
Flat tire? Plug-and-patch starting at $15. No appointment needed.
Rim Repair
Curb rash, bends, cracks, refinishing. All wheel types. Photo quotes via WhatsApp.
Howie's vs. Miami Shores Chains
Miami Shores has Tire Choice, Goodyear, and a few others nearby. Here's why drivers make the short trip west to Howie's instead.
| Howie's | Miami Shores Chains | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Rating | 4.8★ (450+ five-star reviews) | 3.5-4.0★ (Tire Choice, Goodyear) |
| Used Tires | From $45, 5-point inspected | Not available at chains |
| Wait Time | Walk-in or same-day | Often 2-4 hour waits |
| Upselling | Never. Honest assessment. | Constant pressure to add services |
| Financing | Snap Finance, no credit check | Credit card only |
| Bilingual | Se Habla Español | Varies by location |
| Custom Rims | Full custom wheel shop | Not available |
10 Minutes West. Worth Every Minute.
- 1.From NE 2nd Ave in Miami Shores, head west on NW 103rd St or NW 125th St
- 2.Continue west past I-95 toward NW 7th Ave (about 2 miles)
- 3.Turn right (north) on NW 7th Ave
- 4.Continue north to NW 136th St (Opa-Locka Blvd)
- 5.We're on the right at the intersection of NW 7th Ave and Opa-Locka Blvd
Approximately 3-4 miles · 10-15 minutes depending on traffic
Sat: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
NW 103rd St or NW 125th St are the fastest routes west from Miami Shores. Both cross I-95 and connect directly to NW 7th Ave. We have plenty of parking in our lot on NW 7th Ave.
Walk In or Call Ahead.
Walk-ins always welcome. Book ahead and we'll have your tires prepped when you arrive.
- Luxury car tires - BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus
- Custom wheels and rims - full showroom
- Used tires from $45 - 5-point inspected
- 4-wheel alignment $95 - FREE with 4 new tires
- No-credit financing via Snap Finance
Miami Shores Tire FAQs
10 Minutes from Miami Shores.
60+ Years of Trust.
NW 7th Ave at Opa-Locka Blvd. 4.8 stars. 450+ five-star reviews. Custom rims. Used tires. Financing. Se Habla Español.