McWhorter's Truck Center

McWhorter Tire Company

Key Personnel

Rock Rickel, President: 37 yrs
Jim Riebel, Vice President: 35 yrs
Tom Keener, Sales: 37 yrs
Mike Rohmfeld, Service Manager: 37 yrs

What was once built as a 3-story parking garage for the Hilton Hotel in 1923 was transformed into McWhorter Tire Co. in 1942.

Ross and Pat McWhorter started selling tires in downtown Lubbock in 1942. Today, that parking garage is home office to one of West Texas' largest tire dealers and auto repair service centers.

McWhorter’s has expanded in the more than seventy years since its founding into multiple commercial and retail tire dealer centers and auto repair shops throughout Lubbock, Levelland and Midland.

Why McWhorter’s on Texas Ave?

At the original downtown location, McWhorter Tire & Auto on Texas Ave, serves all customers: commercial trucking, agriculture, construction and retail. Our downtown location also stocks the widest selection of tires and auto parts of any of our stores with a 30,000 square foot tire warehouse a few streets away.

Downtown is also the hub for our mobile tire service, providing onsite tire repairs and replacement throughout Lubbock for retail, and all over West Texas for commercial clients. McWhorter’s has more mobile tire trucks than anyone else in Lubbock, twelve trucks are constantly providing emergency repairs to residents and commercial clients.

McWhorter Tire & Auto on Texas Ave, has no shortage of talent. A majority of McWhorter’s downtown personnel can boast 20+ even 30+ years with the company. With ASE certified mechanics and trained tire service associates, having decades of experience gives McWhorter’s team the expertise to perform quality repairs and service.

There’s a reason we work with everyone from the Lubbock Police Department, the State of Texas, Secret Service, Lubbock Independent School District, Texas Tech University and more.

Some of the most respected government services, institutions and businesses in Lubbock all work with McWhorter and have for decades. Even Buddy Holly visited McWhorter’s in our early years, and we have the receipt to prove it in our downtown location's waiting area.

Stop by McWhorter Tire & Auto and see how we can become your go to tire dealer and vehicle repair specialist for years to come… Schedule a service request online or give us a call to discuss pricing, services and more!

McWhorter Tire Company

Key Personnel

Ken Harris, Manager: 7 yrs
Eddie Littlejohn, Service Manager: 36 yrs

McWhorter Tire & Auto on the corner of 50th and Boston has served Lubbock with comprehensive auto repair and tire sales and service since 1981. The retail location is two and a half miles away from the center of Texas Tech’s campus, making it a convenient location for students, parents and residents.

McWhorter’s is one of the few places in town, to shop for tires, get the tires mounted, aligned and an oil change all at the same location. Save money and experience the ultimate in convenience by working with a locally owned company for all your auto repair, maintenance, tire and wheel services. We offer several discounts, that allow you to save on both tire and auto services such as our free tire rotation with every oil change.

McWhorter employs a team of the most experienced auto and tire service mechanics. Service Manager, Eddie Littlejohn has led his crew for thirty years at the 50th location in providing quality flat tire repairs, wheel balancing, tire rotation and alignment. Ken Harris has four years of experience managing the entire team and has been with McWhorter for over a decade.

Certified ASE mechanics provide a full selection of auto repair, maintenance and tune up services including: Texas state inspections, battery and brake inspection and replacement, oil changes, suspension repair and service, scheduled maintenance and tune ups, even on the transmission.

Why Choose McWhorter’s on 50th?

• Vast inventory of all tire brands both premium and generic, for any budget. This location has large displays for multiple brands, allowing for easy comparison shopping.
• Get a credit approval in 10 minutes for a Goodyear Credit Card. Earn instant rebates on tires, tire service and auto repairs with six months no interest!
• Four bay oil change, allowing for fast service and less waiting.
• Walkins welcome! We don’t allow for appointments, reducing the length of your visit.
• Complimentary shuttle service to and from your home, work or campus all throughout Lubbock. We can even pick your vehicle up for the ultimate in convenience.
• Tire buyback program. Buy a new vehicle, but don’t like the tires or wheels? We can swap with our selection. For used tires, we will potentially swap, depending on tread depth and quality and whether you buy a new tire in the store.
• Texas Tech $5 Student Discount. We will even accept payment on the phone from mom and dad, letting you get needed repairs completed.
• Convenient shopping while you wait! Cafe nextdoor for breakfast and lunch, or enjoy our free coffee, cable TV and free WiFi in our waiting room.
• Free tire rotation on all oil changes.
• Free lifetime balance, rotation and flat repair on tires purchased at any McWhorter location.
• 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty on all auto service parts and labor

Contact your McWhorter Tire & Auto store during office hours or schedule a service request online. Your auto mechanic and tire store can be in the same location and it can be run by Lubbock locals since 1942. Contact McWhorter today!

About McWhorter on Frankford

Key Personnel

Brian Coulombe, Manager: 19 yrs
Marc Lynch, Service Manager: 37 yrs

McWhorter's on Frankford has been a retail branch for over a decade. Conveniently located near the intersection of 289 and 327 Spur, it is close for any resident living in south western Lubbock.

The store is also fully equipped for fast oil changes, comprehensive auto tune-ups, car & truck repairs and tire sales. The Frankford McWhorter's has a diverse team of certified tire managers, oil managers and lead mechanics that are ASE certified. Each of these individuals are experts in their field, several of the managers at Frankford have 27 – 30 years of experience each, many of those years spent with McWhorter.

Together, the team at McWhorter on Frankford perform comprehensive auto repair, everything from routine vehicle maintenance to replacing broken A/C units to getting rid of that screechy noise when you hit the brakes, to preventing a ticket by performing a state inspection. In addition, the tire manager and technicians offer a full lineup of flat tire repairs, tire rotation, wheel balancing, alignment and more.

Why Choose the McWhorter's on Frankford?

• Fully stocked inventory of tires from all major brands (Goodyear, Firestone, Michelin, and more)
• Specialty tires for farm equipment are also available at this store
• Stranded, but nearby? McWhorter on Frankford can even drop a spare tire at your car. The store also offers a loaner car to take you back to work or your home while we handle the repairs.
• ASE certified technicians with years of experience provide a full list of auto services
• Fast oil change (15 minutes or less) with all the perks: tire pressure checks, fluid checks, window cleaning and more.
• Full check engine light service. We don't just tell you the code, we tell you what it means and the cost of the repairs necessary to fix the issue.

Contact your McWhorter store on Frankford during office hours or schedule a service request online. Your auto mechanic and tire store can be in the same location and it can be run by Lubbock locals since 1942. Contact McWhorter today!

About

Key Personnel

Johnny Ridener, Manager 15 yrs
Amado Galvin, Assistant Manager 7 yrs

In 1957, McWhorter’s opened in Levelland, TX. Over the years, the store changed ownership to Roy Reid Tire Co, before becoming McWhorter Tire & Auto in 2004.

The Levelland branch is the third oldest McWhorter’s location and is one of the oldest tire dealer and auto service shops in Hockley County. Today, the store serves Levelland drivers, commercial trucking and the farm & agricultural community.

Cars and trucks have changed a lot over the years, but our experienced staff and dedication to service have stayed the same. Stop by our convenient location close to downtown, and take advantage of our specials that make your wallet bigger.

McWhorter is a recognized NAPA Auto Care Center, providing a comprehensive warranty on most services. Our team is certified by ASE (Auto Service Excellence) and follows the strict guidelines of the Motorist Assurance Program.

• Written estimates are provided before all work
• We only recommend service based on adopted industry standards
• Service isn’t provided until your authorization is given
• We provide all warranty information on parts, tires and labor
• If there is a disagreement, we work to resolve in a timely and professional manner.

McWhorter is licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety to perform state vehicle inspections. While you wait, let our service team change your oil, inspect or repair brakes, take care of preventative maintenance, fix your A/C, radiator, front end or more.

Tire Dealer & Service

McWhorter is an independent Goodyear dealer, although we sell from all brands including: Michelin, BF Goodrich, Uniroyal, Firestone, Bridgestone, General, Continental, Capitol, Kumho, Pirelli, Hankook and more.

Not only do we provide a better selection, but we will mount your tires, rebalance wheels, handle alignments, rotate and provide roadside assistance.

Farm & Agriculture Tires

Levelland has deep roots in farming and cotton. For 60 years our team, has stocked the most popular tractor and implement tires and wheels from Goodyear, Titan, American Farmer and Brute. Whether you need tires for a cotton picker, stripper, irrigation system or module truck, we have the largest selection. Our team also provides 24 hour, onsite mobile tire service to all of Hockley County.

Commercial Truck Tires

McWhorter stocks the largest selection of medium truck tires in Hockley County. We regularly work on 18 wheelers, with our shop capable of handling traffic from tractors and trailers. We also provide our mobile tire service to commercial trucking companies.

About

Key Personnel

Brandon Adams, Manager: 25 yrs
Kody Grisamer, Assistant Manager: 4 yrs
Del Alonzo, Retread Manager: 4 yrs

McWhorter's Provides Tire Services to Commercial Trucking Fleets

McWhorter’s Truck & Farm on Slaton Highway was originally a Goodyear Tire & Service Center until 2012, when McWhorter’s purchased the location. As a Goodyear National Accounts Dealer, McWhorter’s provides commercial trucking fleet services. Our Slaton location stocks a full selection of commercial tires for tractors and trailers from all brands, including Goodyear, Michelin, Firestone, Bridgestone and many budget and foreign brands. An onsite tire warehouse of 300,000 square feet allows us to offer a vast selection that rivals all other dealers in West Texas.

McWhorter’s Truck & Farm also offers full tire services including emergency roadside assistance, tire repair, rotation, tire and wheel balancing and alignment and commercial tire retreading. Our Slaton location has the only Goodyear retreading facility in Lubbock and we refurbish commercial tires every day.

McWhorter's Stocks Hard to Find Agriculture Tires

McWhorter’s Slaton location is also experienced with farm and agriculture equipment. Onsite farm repairs are possible through our mobile tire service. Stocking a variety of tractor, combine and irrigation tires, we work hard to find tires on hand, so you can stay in the fields and finish in time for harvest! Floater tires are just one example. McWhorter's stocks floater tires for combines and module trucks, allowing for driving during wet cotton and wheat harvests.

Choose from Goodyear Farm Tires, Titan, Alliance, American Farmer, Brute and many more.

McWhorter's Serves the Construction Industry

McWhorter’s on Slaton Highway, also handles earthmover tires and oversized construction tires for a variety of equipment. Tires can be delivered on job sites throughout Lubbock County. McWhorter's Truck & Farm is the only dealer in Lubbock to have a working Truck Mounted Tire Handler, allowing us to deliver and mount tires on even the largest construction vehicles.

Employing a team of experienced professionals, McWhorter’s Truck & Farm is led by Brandon Adams, who alone has 22 years of experience working at McWhorter’s. Tire Service Associates have years of experience before handling commercial and farm accounts. With a presence in Lubbock since 1942, there’s a reason we keep and attract the top mechanics and tire service technicians in the area.

Why Choose McWhorter's on Slaton?

• Vast inventory of all tire brands for any commercial purpose: trucking fleets, farm equipment, construction equipment and earthmover tires.
• Large size bay service area can accommodate commercial tractors and trailers and a variety of farm equipment. Ensuring safe repairs and replacement onsite.
• Onsite roadside assistance for farmers and trucking fleets 24/7!
• Convenient location and walk-ins are welcome.
• Tire retreading facility, refurbishes and retreads commercial truck tires all day
• Full tire service including: rotation, repair, foam fills, mounting and wheel balancing and alignment.
• Free lifetime balance, rotation and flats on tires purchased at any McWhorter location.

Contact McWhorter’s Truck & Farm for emergency service or to simply discuss pricing and your needs!

About

Key Personnel

Tony Lee, Branch Manager: 4 years

Paul Chenoweth, Parts Manager: 1 year
Marcus Foster, Service Manager: 1 year

In 1953, McWhorter’s Truck Center opened as a comprehensive truck repair and tire service center. Today the location services diesel pickups and medium duty trucks to commercial trucking fleets, buses, farm equipment, recreational vehicles and more.

Conveniently located north of downtown, McWhorter’s is near U.S. Route 84, also known as Clovis Highway. Whether you are local or just passing through Lubbock, certified ASE mechanics and tire industry technicians handle a wide variety of services with decades of experience. Several on our team are multi-generation mechanics and licensed electricians.

Commercial Services:

• Mounting of new light, medium and heavy duty truck tires from Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Titan, GT Radial and Triangle
• Mounting of retread tires, created at our Slaton Highway location
• Complete suspension: shocks, front and rear axle repair, truck and trailer frame straightening
• Preventative fleet maintenance
• Driveline and drive shaft repairs
• Diesel engine repairs, tune-ups, maintenance and rebuilds
• Transmission/clutch repairs and rebuilds
• Brake inspections and repairs (DOT certified) for air and hydraulic systems
• 24-hour roadside tire repairs all over West Texas
• PTO Repairs (power take-off systems) for farm tractors and commercial vehicles
• Welding for aluminum/steel chassis, frame and body work
• Oil changes on all commercial vehicles
• Radiator repair and replacement
• Electrical system repair/computerized diagnosis
• Battery installation and replacement
• Extensive selection of truck parts in stock
• Wheel Alignments, Balancing & Truing

McWhorter offers manual wheel alignments for 2- 3 axle steer suspensions. Our commercial service team have done it this way for decades and will find the optimum position for the best tire life, traction and fuel economy. We do use a computerized Bee Line machine for accurate trailer wheel alignments.

We are one of the few Truck Centers in Texas to handle tire trueing. For over twenty years, our team’s process and specialized equipment helps drivers achieve round tires through shaving of steer and drive tires.

Our mechanics will also repair hubs, wheels and balance tires using flashing strobes and spinners. We can also check your tire air pressure and adjust at no extra cost.

Comprehensive Commercial Tractor & Trailer Repair

McWhorter serves owner-operator fleets, independent truck drivers and national fleets. As an authorized Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Center, McWhorter also supports Goodyear national accounts. Goodyear tires and most mechanical work carries an extensive nationwide warranty.

Whether you just need an oil change, tires or have seven critical issues, our diesel mechanics and service team will work hard to earn your business as a one stop truck stop. Manager Cory Buck, worked at a Penske Truck Leasing for eighteen years and has relationships with local body shops and all truck dealers in town. If you need warranty work or a new front end frame, our own team and network can handle any repairs from minor to major. We source OEM parts straight from the dealer.

Federal & Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspections

McWhorter’s Truck Center offers certified, DOT annual inspections, and we do more than twenty per day!

Our team also handles manual and automatic regeneration of DPF (Diesel Particulate Filters). EGR or (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems are also inspected and can be repaired by our team.

McWhorter Fixes All Commercial Vehicles & Trailers

Our mechanical team repairs any vehicle and trailer - no matter the size, brand, engine or shape. Over the last 70+ years, we’ve received more than a few odd jobs.

We are proud to work on buses from United Blood Services, supporting their effort to save lives. McWhorter’s also handles fleet maintenance for LP&L, The City of Lubbock, Penske, Bluebird & Bluestar school buses, even Brinks armored trucks. Below, we’ve listed a variety of vehicles our team has repaired.

If it’s too big, our mechanics can be dispatched to repair at your site, although our engine bays can accommodate up to ten full-size semi tractors and trailers.

• Commercial Cranes & Construction: Up to double axle cranes, excavators, forklifts, bulldozers, bobcats, front-end-loaders and quad-axle dump trucks used for trash, cement or oil fields.
• Commercial Trucks: Semis, electrical utility trucks, boom trucks, wreckers, emergency vehicles, and more.
• Commercial Truck Trailers: Gooseneck, dry van, flat, drop deck, pup, chemical/acid tank, Reefer/refrigerated, beverage, fifth wheel, car carriers, even horse and livestock trailers.
• Motorhomes:Class A, B, B+, C, campervans, toterhomes, truck conversions and more. Dealers throughout Texas refer to our team, for our proven ability to handle complex electrical issues and slide out repairs on even the most expensive RV’s from all manufacturers.
• Commercial Buses:Charter/coach/tour, school buses and more.
• Specialty Vehicles: armored vehicles, storm chaser vehicles, street sweepers, wheelchair van conversions, Swat trucks and more.

About

Key Personnel

McWhorter’s Truck Center in Midland, TX is a commercial tire dealer and branch of McWhorter’s LTD, which has served customers in West Texas since 1942.

The Midland shop opened in 2015 in a brand new, 12 engine bay facility. Led by Manager Brandon Webb, certified tire specialists handle truck tire sales and tire services during normal business hours. Emergency 24/7 service is available for commercial fleets.

Services include: tire mounting, repairs and patches, mobile tire service, tire rotation, wheel balancing and alignment. Retreads are handled off site at our authorized Goodyear retread center for Uni-Circle treads, although deliveries to Midland are frequent.

The shop is located halfway between Midland and Odessa, making it a convenient stop for commercial trucking fleets, oil and gas trucks, and other industrial operations in the area.

Commercial Trucking Fleets

Serving Goodyear National Accounts and other trucking fleets, the McWhorter’s Truck Center in Midland, offers one of the largest selections of commercial tires in the area. Brands include: Goodyear, Kelly, Dunlop, Titan in addition to foreign and budget brands: GT Radial, Triangle and more.

McWhorter’s mobile tire service, rivals any competitor featuring support for commercial fleets all over West Texas 24/7. We are the only Goodyear Commercial Tire Dealer in Midland that can service your fleets mobile. At no extra charge, we can service your semi-tractor or trailer on site in the Midland and Odessa area. Our engine bays are more than capable to accommodate all commercial vehicles.

Oil & Gas Industry

When a blown tire or flat prevents your crew from servicing pumps midday, it’s a critical need to get the tires repaired quickly and the right way. McWhorter’s in Midland employs certified tire industry specialists, capable of serving multiple crews at your job site.

Our vast selection of commercial trucking tires enable our team to make repairs on any brand and offer a choice selection for new tires. At our shop location, McWhorter’s can handle a variety of preventative maintenance, tire and wheel services.