Tire Sales and Service

Tires & Wheel Service in Sandston, VA

Tires are the only part of your car that touches the road, and they are the part most often sold to people who didn't need them yet. We measure tread in four places on every tire, show you the numbers, and let the numbers do the talking.

We stock and order all major brands. Tell us the size off the sidewall — something like 225/65R17 — and we'll quote it in a minute, mounted, balanced and out the door.

Quoted by sizeCall with the numbers off the sidewall and we’ll price it in a minute.

Book tires & wheels Call (804) 737-2828

Tires & Wheels at Lloyd's Tire & Auto in Sandston, VA

What you get

Every tires & wheels job includes

New tires, all major brands, ordered same or next day
Mounting and road-force-conscious balancing
Rotation and pressure set (free with most services)
Flat repair — properly plugged and patched from the inside
TPMS sensor service and relearn
Tread depth measured and written down, every visit
Old tires disposed of properly

Free with every service

The 16-point vehicle check, with photos of anything worth showing you. It is a health report, not a sales pitch — and it does not apply to state inspections, which are a separate state-regulated procedure.

How to read your own tread

Two thirty-seconds of an inch is the legal minimum in Virginia, and it's also the point at which a tire has been dangerous in the rain for quite a while. Wet-weather grip falls off long before the legal line.

A penny works: Lincoln's head upside down in the groove. If you can see the top of his head, you're at or below 2/32 and out of road. A quarter is the better test — Washington's head means you're at 4/32, which is when you should start shopping rather than panic-buying.

The real tell is uneven wear. If the inside edge is bald and the rest looks new, the tire didn't fail — the alignment did, and new tires will do the same thing in 12,000 miles unless somebody fixes the angle.

What we check before we sell you anything

Tread depth at the inside, middle and outside of each tire. Date codes — a tire older than about six years is aging out regardless of tread. Sidewall bulges, plugs, and dry cracking. Then the alignment readings, because there is no point putting new rubber on a car that eats it.

The staff are professional and explains everything very clearly. They are honest and transparent with no attempts to upsell unnecessary services. I highly recommend this shop for reliable work.

Billie Stilwell · Google

Where

320 W Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
On US-60, a mile from I-64 Exit 197.

When

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat & Sun closed
Drop-offs begin at 8:00 AM.

Who we serve

Sandston, Highland Springs, Henrico County, Richmond, Varina, Seven Pines and the rest of eastern Henrico.

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels — questions we get asked

How much are new tires in Sandston?

It depends entirely on size and brand — a set for a Civic and a set for a 3/4-ton truck are different worlds. Call (804) 737-2828 with the size off your sidewall and we'll give you a real out-the-door number including mounting, balancing and disposal.

Can you patch my tire instead of replacing it?

Often, yes. A puncture in the tread area, under about a quarter inch, that hasn't been driven on flat, can be repaired properly from the inside. Sidewall damage cannot be repaired safely by anyone, at any price.

How often should tires be rotated?

Every oil change is a good rhythm — roughly every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. It costs nothing with most services here and it is the single cheapest way to get the full life out of a set.

Do I have to buy all four?

Not always. On a front-wheel-drive car, two is often fine — and the new pair goes on the rear, not the front, regardless of which end drives. On all-wheel drive, most manufacturers require all four within a small tread difference, and we will show you why in the owner’s manual rather than just telling you.

Often goes with

Quoted by vehicle