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Tire shops · Hamden Guide

# 10 Hamden Tire shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding tire shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 5, 2026 11 businesses considered

Ask around Hamden for tire shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 11 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 10 tire shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Rick's Auto Center, LLC.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3f88dd8da4b07f40/)

Hamden · Based here

Rick's Auto Center, LLC. holds a 4.9 average from 76 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.ricksautocenterllc.com)[+1 203-909-6531](tel:+12039096531) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3f88dd8da4b07f40/)

### [New England Tire and Brake Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fc74f754c157254e/)

Oxford · Based here

New England Tire and Brake Service holds a 4.9 average from 68 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://oxfordautoandtirecenter.com/)[+1 203-881-3150](tel:+12038813150) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-fc74f754c157254e/)

### [Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a4282c13040f8abf/)

Cheshire · Based here

Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers holds a 4.5 average from 188 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://locations.monro.com/ct/cheshire/885-south-main-street)[+1 203-272-5660](tel:+12032725660) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a4282c13040f8abf/)

Also on the list

#### [KAAR Auto inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8b94f2eb715e828b/)

 4.9 · 65 reviews

Hamden

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.kaarautoinc.com/)[+1 203-248-1955](tel:+12032481955) Request a quote

#### [Town Fair Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5f16a7128a6fa2e8/)

 4.5 · 138 reviews

North Haven

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.townfairtire.com/store/tires/connecticut/north-haven/)[+1 203-239-0608](tel:+12032390608) Request a quote

#### [Town Fair Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5543b1443ca0ea61/)

 4.3 · 218 reviews

Reader Favorite Hamden

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.townfairtire.com/store/tires/connecticut/hamden/)[+1 203-288-1322](tel:+12032881322) Request a quote

#### [Howie's Auto Electric](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-4dc352d5ec442bd6/)

 4.9 · 18 reviews

North Haven

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://howiesautoelectric.com)[+1 203-239-3387](tel:+12032393387) Request a quote

#### [Avery Brothers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b359431f67c93ea1/)

 4.7 · 38 reviews

Wallingford

- Operating status checked

[+1 203-949-0770](tel:+12039490770) Request a quote

#### [Keating Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a95bcbe6902b722b/)

 4.4 · 34 reviews

Hamden

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.keatingautomotive.com/)[+1 203-288-0111](tel:+12032880111) Request a quote

#### [Fitzgerald Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1050e8ac38ec5972/)

 4.3 · 45 reviews

Beacon Falls

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.fitzgeraldautomotivellc.com/)[+1 203-723-7247](tel:+12037237247) Request a quote

Also considered

## More tire shops in Hamden

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- [Tire Express North Haven](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5201ccb0e7573e1c/) · North Haven · 4.1 from 113 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Tire shops, Hamden, November 5, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick's Auto Center, LLC. | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 76 | – | – |
| New England Tire and Brake Service | – | 4.9 | 68 | – | – |
| Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | – | 4.5 | 188 | – | – |
| KAAR Auto inc. | – | 4.9 | 65 | – | – |
| Town Fair Tire | – | 4.5 | 138 | – | – |
| Town Fair Tire | Reader Favorite | 4.3 | 218 | – | – |
| Howie's Auto Electric | – | 4.9 | 18 | – | – |
| Avery Brothers | – | 4.7 | 38 | – | – |
| Keating Automotive | – | 4.4 | 34 | – | – |
| Fitzgerald Automotive | – | 4.3 | 45 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Hamden cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/tire-shops-cost-hamden/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these tire shops in Hamden?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 11 tire shops for Hamden.

### Which of these tire shops in Hamden has the best reviews?

Rick's Auto Center, LLC. has a 4.9 rating from 76 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these tire shops has the most reviews?

Town Fair Tire, with 218 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these tire shops licensed?

10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for tire shops in Hamden?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Tire shops: what it costs in Hamden](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/tire-shops-cost-hamden/)

More Hamden guides

- [Auto repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/hamden/best-auto-repair-shops/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/hamden/best-brake-repair-shops/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,892 People per square mile Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 32.7 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 61,824 Hamden residents Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +0.9% Population change since 2020 (from 61,277 (April 2020 base)) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

In this guide

1. Rick's Auto Center, LLC.*Editor’s Pick*
2. New England Tire and Brake Service*Oxford*
3. Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers*Cheshire*
4. KAAR Auto inc.*Hamden*
5. Town Fair Tire*North Haven*
6. Town Fair Tire*Reader Favorite*
7. Howie's Auto Electric*North Haven*
8. Avery Brothers*Wallingford*
9. Keating Automotive*Hamden*
10. Fitzgerald Automotive*Beacon Falls*

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