Philadelphia Tire Shop stocks Falken as one of its tire brands, which is usually what decides whether the 3.1-mile trip from Glenolden is worth it: a driver replacing a full set with a specific size gets more out of the drive than one hoping for a quick patch, since patch work doesn't need a particular brand in stock.
Falken is one of the brands Philadelphia Tire Shop keeps in stock, and it's worth knowing before making the 3.1-mile drive from Glenolden: a chain store that's out of your size can usually order it, but so can a shop that already carries a comparable brand on the shelf. A quick patch, on the other hand, doesn't depend on what's in stock at all — it's the same job regardless of distance.
Glenolden is 3.1 miles from Philadelphia Tire Shop at 6821 Woodland Ave, and the shop runs Mon–Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, so timing the trip around a closing time isn't something a Glenolden driver needs to plan around.
Is the Glenolden drive worth it for a repair, or better saved for new tires?
A patchable puncture is a quick job no matter where it happens, and Glenolden's distance from the shop doesn't change that math much either way. Where distance starts to matter is stock — if the old tire needs replacing and the size or brand isn't common, calling ahead with the tire size before driving over is worth the extra step, since a wasted trip costs more than the drive itself did. If the tire isn't safe to drive on at all, a spare gets the car here — mention that when you call so the shop knows what to expect.
What's near Glenolden if I'm not sure this is the right stop?
Aldan sits 1.5 miles from Glenolden, and Darby another 2 miles beyond that — both covered under the same shop and the same phone number. Whichever name better matches an address, the appointment, the shop, and the line are all the same one.
Does the shop carry Falken tires for a Glenolden appointment?
Yes, Falken is one of the brands Philadelphia Tire Shop stocks. Call ahead with the tire size before driving over if the old tire needs a specific size or width — it saves a wasted trip if that size isn't on the shelf.
How far is Glenolden from the shop?
Glenolden is 3.1 miles from Philadelphia Tire Shop at 6821 Woodland Ave. Aldan and Darby, both closer to Glenolden itself, are covered under the same appointment line.
What hours does the shop keep for a Glenolden drop-off?
Philadelphia Tire Shop runs Mon–Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, so a Glenolden trip isn't limited to a narrow window — call ahead to confirm timing for the specific job.