Don Lupe Tires

I’m not from this area and got a flat tire. I understand I need new tires but today wasn’t a day to purchase tires. The owner was being pushy and rude just because we didn’t purchase tires. All we asked was to patch our tire so we can get home safe. He had his employee do it but had a really bad attitude. His employee was very helpful and assured us he did a great job. He even said he really hopes we make it home safe. When we needed to pay the owner said can’t you go get change because I’m busy right now! Fat ass didn’t want to walk to the credit card machine. Are you kidding me? What century do you live in? No one carries cash now a days. Thank goodness we aren’t from this area because if we were this business would not get any of our money!

This place is a rip off the guy charges high prices for used tires sometimes up to 40.00 which you can buy a cheap new tire for a little more at a regular tire shop. It’s sad that he takes advantage of people in the area and over charges for low quality tires since he knows they will pay since there is not many shops in the area. I will never return here again this is not just one bad experience it’s several. I was left with no choice to go here but never again I will drive to the next city over if need be. DONT VISIT THIS PLACE UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY A HIGH PRICE FOR A ALMOST WORN OUT TIRE!

I’m currently here getting my tires changed. This is my third or fourth time coming here for tires and the service we received is amazing! Quick, friendly, and efficient. As a girl, you always wonder if people are trying to up sale you or rip you off but they don’t make you feel that way at all. They make you feel confident in your decision to pick them. Their prices are always the most reasonable in my research. I HIGHLY recommend.

Super fantastic place to get new and used tires. They have very good service and they always have great deals. Best tire shop for people who are new with tires.

Great customer service. I was in and out in less than 30min. I went to lupe’s tire shop because I needed a tire for my 2013 Honda Civic. They have good prices on used tires, I ended up paying $ 45 for a good tire.

In and out. Great tire. Great price. Great service. (I think great price $ 45 for a used tire for a VW Jetta ?) Came in with a flat tire and super stressed came out 20 minutes later happy with a new tire !! Thank you

I’m here at this tire company called on Lupe tires I change my tires here all the time in Hawaiian Gardens this guy has a fair price is on it and he’s reliable so I recommend this place 5 stars to come here

I’m done been coming here for a long even before he was on Norwalk today will be my last time no cars here and I’ve been here going on 2 hours Rigo the owner keeps smiling telling me «we’re half way done with your truck» Done!

So i used to come here when i needed a single tire for cheap which they’re good for. I needed all new tires so thought «what the heck might as well give them a chance.» Terrible decision. I knew i wanted a mid range tire that wasnt going to cost me too much but still be of decent quality. Im not a tire expert and since, you know, this guy works with tires all day i thought he would be able to give me some advice. Nope. Showed me the ceapest brand he had and when i asked him for a better quality tire he told me «go do your homework and come back with a list and ill call around to give you prices.» I was pretty put off by that but still stuck in to hive him a chance. Went home did some research and called back to give him the brand and see if he could get it. He told me he couldnt be on the phone for too long and couldnt help me since he was busy. It takes abouy 2 seconds to write the brand down and he was able to be on the phone when i was there. Needless to say he wont be getting my business anymore. But at least i know what brand of tires i want now. So thanks for that.

I was there a few weeks ago to get a flat tire fixed, besides the fact that they took about 1 hour to get it done and over charged me for the service, the tire was flat again the same day in the freeway. I went back the next day to ask him to recheck and fix it for me, he refused because he had an appointment to be at. This place has no customer service and their work cannot be trusted.

Wow. Says it opens at 7 am got there & the guys said he couldn’t patch my tire because it was going to be a while. He had to go pick up some other tires. Need I mind you. I have work at 7:30 & was only planning to be a lil late

Why is there no ZERO stars available? I thought well — just give a little guy a try. NEVER AGAIN !!! This guy (owner) supposedly the son of «Don Lupe.» He doesn’t even know what a THIN WALL socket is. His version of a thin wall socket was some universal crap that has a fat end on one side that ultimately damaged (cracked and marred my powdercoat on my custom 23″ wheel.) I went in for a flat repair on a single wheel and firstly he doesn’t discuss how he will repair it… all they did was plug it!!! I could have went to Wal-​Mart and bought a 3 dollar plug kit and did that myself. All the big companies like America’s Tire, Just Tires, Good Year, Allen all have (after the fact) confirmed with me that they never plug — always use a patch as it’s safer. (Patching requires removal of tire re-​install, re-​mount and balance.) These guys weren’t even equipped with a rack! Just all hand jacks. And super slow as other reviewers have mentioned.
My que to just leave should have been when this Hispanic lady pulled up with fat bulging out not realizing she’s not wearing her clothes right. All she wanted for her lame Toyota was to rotate all 4 tires. Well Mr. Reego starts helping her before me. he had already jacked the side up of my car and left it sitting there. I guess «bulge» has it’s perks here! I should have twisted the jack down and just left. It was a super slow leak there was no dire need for me to fix it on the spot. Lesson learned. Don’t try and help out the little guy these days. His brother shows up in some old school Expedition with rims from a rap music video and started working on my car. (Boy are you qualified?)
One rim on my car is 1200 dollars at a discount. They are German and imported directly from Germany, have been cared for with meticulous scrutiny. And each Pirelli tire was 700 dollars. And now this.
So I couldn’t let it go with at least telling this guy. Here’s how it went: I come back in 30 min later. He (big low and slow owner) is immediately defensive — and pulls out the universal socket he calls a thin-​wall socket. (the barrel is thin on one side and fat on the other so it can be flipped for multi-​purpose use. — it’s the fat side that cracked up my powder coat as any dropout can see it’s already millimeters from touching the sides of the rim. He becomes irate and says «YOUR GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE ME TO COURT» «I KNOW YOU THINK WHAT YOU THINK BUT I DIDN’T DO IT.» He kept saying that over and over as obviously has rehearsed this line. Then as I remained calm he starts to calm down and tell me his sob story about how he has collection notices coming in, bills unpaid, and is close to losing his shop. Whatever… I’m coming to him with a $ 75,000.00 turbo diesel suv that I paid off in just two years on a three year loan — so I sympathized with him. Any other legitimate institution would have insurance or a risk management team and would have either offered to re-​powdercoat my wheel or paid me to take it to the shop of my choice, or called that shop ahead and worked it out with them.
He then tried to be cool and offer me a great deal the next time I needed some tires or service, patting me on the back, shaking my hand for understanding his troubles… but 10 minutes prior he was saying he didn’t do it and I have to take him to court!
IF THEY DAMAGE YOUR WHEELS OR CAR — YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN !!!
I would not even take my son’s tricycle to him.

Slow service.
Came here on a Tuesday at 2:45p. Only 1 guy working & 1 guy sleeping.
It is now 4:47p. I am still waiting. I just want my 2 front tires changed.
Oh & the only guy working keeps chatting with a customer (possibly a regular/​friend). I wish he wouldn’t get distracted & just work.
My first time & last time coming here.

Went in with a hard to find tire. He had one there. $ 45 including labor for one tire. Pretty fast. Will come back for other tires.

They got what you need. From the tires on my little Hyundai, to the 22’s on the old Expedition, they never failed to provide a good tire at a low price. Never had to wait very long at all, and the customer service is great, considering your in the middle of HG, where English is the second language.

I’ve been coming here for years, and I’ve always received nothing but the best service. Since I roll around in a smaller car (05′ Chevy Aveo) its guaranteed that I can get a high quality used tire for under 30 bucks.
Check them out, you won’t be disappointed

Rest in Peace Don Lupe. Your son, Reego, misses you very much and he is doing his best to keep your legacy and dream.
I love this tire shop it’s been 10 years since I came to the U. S and this shop has always been there for my rescue. I’ve known them since their old shop on Carson. Today I came in for a replacement and found out Don Lupe passed away in June this year.
Don Lupe you will be missed.
May you continue to watch over your family and the shop.

This place is an absolute joke!!! How is this guy still in business? This guy is rude to the customers and it’s usually just him there so the wait is extremely long. His prices are not the best and they fluctuate depending on his mood. If you want to overpay and be treated with poor customer service then go here, otherwise stay away!

As I said in my review for Performance Plus Tires in Long Beach, CA, I get most of my automotive tips from my brother. He suggested that I buy my tires at Performance Plus, but have them mounted at Don Lupe in Hawaiian Gardens.
There was a bit of a wait, but I brought a book to read. They charge $ 10 per tire for mounting and alignment, as well as a $ 2 disposal fee per tire. They also charge $ 2 each for valve stem replacements. Those aren’t necessary every time you change your tires, but if you want that option, that’s a great price.
They were fast, efficient, and professional, and I’m definitely coming back the next time I have any tires that need mounting. What a find!