Tires,Tires, Tires… Oh my! Living in Sioux Falls and heading down Minnesota Avenue, it is impossible to miss the “Tireman.” He stands there proud, waving at all the drivers that pass by and welcoming all those that come to visit. Last week, I was fortunate enough to spend the day with him and the crew at Tires TiresTires. Ben Steventon was my guide there to show me around the shop, introduce me to the team, and teach me a few tricks. Our day started off at the oil change bays where we went through the inspection checklist, which included checking fluid levels and visual inspections of wiring, belts, hoses, and various other parts of the vehicle (pretty standard stuff). However, one thing Tires Tires Tires offers which others in the area don’t is checking tire pressure and filling as needed with oxygen or nitrogen. It’s pretty cool how the different types of oil as well as the nitrogen are readily available at every bay in hoses that hang down from the ceiling like vines in a jungle. As I imagined myself as “Jane” and Ben as “George of the Jungle,”something else caught my eye. Across the garage was a car with satellites on the tires. I asked Ben if they were making the car into a time machine like the DeLorean in Back to the Future, and he took me over for a closer look. The “satellites” on the tires were actually reflectors that sent back signals to a radar and computer system to check alignment. Who knew checking alignment was so technical? Ok, here’s my plug: Receive a free alignment check at Tires Tires Tires with the purchase of four tires.Next up on my tour was what the guys call “Tireland.” Tireland includes the last three bays of the garage as well as another full garage connected to the back,and yes, it is filled floor to ceiling with tires! It is truly the land of tires! I suggested they set the tires up in a maze and charge $3 per person to go through it. I don’t think they were too keen on the idea, but if it happens you know whose idea it was. In Tireland, there is also a great big trophy (well, not really a trophy as much as a really cool machine) that balances tires. This past year, Tires Tires Tires was awarded the title of Best Independent Tire Company in the Nation, and received the superior piece of machinery as their reward. Way to go, Tires times three!After such an exhausting day, I took a nice break in the waiting area. I checked my email, watched a little bit of “The View” (that Whoopi just cracks me up!), helped myself to a cup of gourmet coffee, and enjoyed a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie or three—What? They’re delicious! With the service, friendliness, and care of a small garage and the comforts and expertise of a dealership, Tires Tires Tires truly offers the best of both worlds. Thanks for letting me ride shotgun, guys!