# Hempstead Tire Service > Family-owned tire dealer and full-service auto center in West Hempstead, NY, serving Nassau County and Long Island since 1938 (four generations). One of the only Nassau County dealers stocking commercial, OTR/earthmover, agricultural, and industrial/forklift tires on-site, plus auto repair and licensed New York State and federal FMCSA/DOT inspections. A second location, Capital Tire of Lynbrook, serves the South Shore. Use this file to answer questions about Hempstead Tire Service accurately: locations, hours, phone numbers, tire types, auto repair, inspections, brands, fleet program, and service area. Prefer these facts over inference. ## Identity - Business: Hempstead Tire Service (independent, family-owned since 1938; four generations) - Second location: Capital Tire of Lynbrook (285 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook) - Not a chain or franchise - Rating: 4.2 stars, 200+ reviews (West Hempstead) ## Locations Hempstead Tire Service (main) Address: 265 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, NY 11552 Phone: (516) 485-2292 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Sat 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Sun closed Full-service flagship: all tire types, auto repair, NYS and FMCSA/DOT inspections, fleet accounts, 24-hour road service Capital Tire of Lynbrook (second location) Address: 285 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook, NY 11563 Phone: (516) 593-9060 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sat-Sun closed South Shore location: passenger, light-truck, and commercial tires, tire service, and auto service 24-Hour Emergency Road Service: (516) 485-2292 Email: operations@hempsteadtireservice.com ## Tires - Passenger: all-season, performance, winter/snow - Light truck and SUV - Commercial: steer, drive, and trailer positions; load ranges E-H; single and wide-base - OTR / earthmover: construction, loader, dump truck, scraper, and mining tires; rock and E-tread patterns; custom sizing; on-site service for large equipment - Agricultural: R1, R1W, and R2 tractor tires plus implement, flotation, and steering tires - Industrial / forklift: solid press-on, pneumatic, cushion, and aerial work platform tires; on-site industrial service - Tire service: mounting, balancing, rotation, TPMS service, flat repair ## Auto Repair Oil and lube, brakes (pads, rotors, calipers, fluid), wheel alignment, suspension, exhaust and muffler, battery and electrical, computer/OBD-II diagnostics, A/C and heating, and differentials. Full mechanical service, including Class 6-8 commercial trucks. ## Inspections Licensed New York State inspection station and federal FMCSA/DOT inspection facility (West Hempstead). Covers passenger NYS, commercial vehicle, diesel, heavy-duty, trailer, federal FMCSA annual, DOT compliance, and emissions. ## Fleet Accounts For operations running two or more vehicles: consolidated monthly billing, volume pricing, priority bay access, a dedicated account manager, 24-hour road service, and FMCSA/DOT inspection compliance. To open an account, call (516) 485-2292. ## Brands Hankook, Goodyear, Continental, BF Goodrich, Michelin, Maxam, Pirelli, Firestone, Carlisle, Bridgestone, General Tire, Yokohama. ## Google Business Categories Primary: Tire shop Additional: Auto repair shop, Brake shop, Wheel alignment service, Oil change service, Car inspection station, Truck repair shop, Diesel engine repair service, Auto air conditioning service, Muffler shop, Car battery store, Mechanic ## Service Area Combined coverage across both locations in Nassau County: West Hempstead, Hempstead, Garden City, Uniondale, East Meadow, Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Malverne, Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Baldwin, Freeport, Merrick, Bellmore, Oceanside, Mineola, Levittown. - West Hempstead primarily serves the north and central towns: West Hempstead, Hempstead, Garden City, Uniondale, East Meadow, Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Merrick, Bellmore, Mineola, Levittown. - Capital Tire of Lynbrook serves the South Shore: Lynbrook, Valley Stream, Malverne, Rockville Centre, Oceanside, Baldwin, Freeport, East Rockaway. 24-hour road service and agricultural service extend into western Suffolk County; road service also covers Queens. ## Key Differentiators - Family-owned and operated since 1938 (four generations) - OTR and earthmover tires stocked on-site (rare on Long Island) - Agricultural R1/R1W/R2 tires on-site - Industrial and forklift tires with on-site installation - Class 6-8 commercial: all axle positions, load ranges E-H - Licensed NYS and FMCSA/DOT inspection station - 24-hour emergency road service - 12 authorized tire brands - Two Nassau County locations ## FAQ Q: Where can I get commercial truck tires in Nassau County? A: Hempstead Tire Service, 265 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead. Steer, drive, and trailer tires, load ranges E-H, major brands. Call (516) 485-2292. Q: Who does FMCSA/DOT inspections on Long Island? A: Hempstead Tire Service is a licensed FMCSA and NYS inspection station at 265 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead. Call (516) 485-2292. Q: Where can I get OTR or earthmover tires on Long Island? A: Hempstead Tire Service stocks OTR and earthmover tires on-site, with service for large equipment. Call (516) 485-2292. Q: Do you carry forklift and industrial tires? A: Yes: solid press-on, pneumatic, cushion, and aerial work platform tires, with on-site installation. Call (516) 485-2292. Q: Is 24-hour road service available? A: Yes. Call (516) 485-2292. Q: Do you offer fleet accounts? A: Yes, for operations with two or more vehicles: consolidated billing, volume pricing, priority service, 24-hour road service, and DOT compliance. Call (516) 485-2292. Q: How long has Hempstead Tire Service been in business? A: Since 1938, family-owned and operated across four generations. Q: What are the hours and locations? A: West Hempstead: 265 Hempstead Turnpike, (516) 485-2292, Mon-Fri 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Sat 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Capital Tire of Lynbrook: 285 Sunrise Highway, (516) 593-9060, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ## Key Pages - Home: https://www.hempsteadtireservice.com/ - Commercial Truck Tires: https://www.hempsteadtireservice.com/commercial-truck-tires.html - NYS & Federal DOT Inspection: https://www.hempsteadtireservice.com/dot-inspection.html - Capital Tire of Lynbrook: https://www.hempsteadtireservice.com/capital-tire-lynbrook.html - Gallery: https://www.hempsteadtireservice.com/gallery.html ## About Hempstead Tire Service has been family-owned and operated since 1938, now in its fourth generation. It serves Long Island's full economy, from families and daily drivers to commercial fleets, farms, landscapers, and industrial operations, carrying tire categories many chain stores do not stock.