Murphy’s Tire Shop: New Milford’s Trusted Spot for the Best Deals on New and Used Tires

Murphy’s Tire Shop: New Milford’s Trusted Spot for the Best Deals on New and Used Tires

For more than 50 years, Murphy’s Tire Shop at 11 Howland Road in New Milford has been the local go-to for quality tires at fair prices—without the big-box markup. Whether you need a budget-friendly used set, new all-seasons, tractor rubber, lawnmower tires, EV-specific options, or run-flats, Murphy’s delivers the best deals in the greater New Milford area, backed by service that treats customers like family.

Founded in 1968 by Gary “Murph” Murphy Sr. in his Brookside Avenue garage, the shop has stayed family-owned across four generations. After stops with his son and later his daughter Beth and son-in-law, daughter Shari Barron took the reins in 2022 to keep her father’s handshake-and-hard-work legacy alive. Murph Sr., now in his 80s, still stops by as an advisor, and the shop’s yellow Lab, Finn, greets regulars who often drop off dog treats. Generations of the same families keep coming back—proof of the trust built over half a century.

Great Tires at Prices You Can Afford

Murphy’s slogan says it plainly: “Get a Good Deal on Good Tires.” The shop stocks both new and used tires across a wide range of applications:

• Car tires – from economical used options that still have plenty of life to quality new sets when you’re ready to upgrade.
• Tractor and farm equipment tires – built to work, whether for a hay wagon, skid steer, or full-size tractor.
• Lawnmower tires – several varieties of new and used to keep the yard looking sharp.
• EV tires – specialized options for electric vehicles that demand the right rubber.
• Run-flat tires – so you can keep driving safely even after a puncture.

Used tires are priced according to condition, giving budget-conscious drivers real savings. If a customer prefers new, the shop can order exactly what’s needed. Local farmers, in particular, praise the ability to solve problems other shops can’t—or won’t—touch. One longtime customer who runs a farm on Route 109 has said he would drive past other places just to get to Murphy’s because “with a farm, there’s nowhere else you can go to fix a lousy wagon tire.”

Service That Goes Beyond the Sale

Tires are only part of the equation. Murphy’s excels at the full suite of services that keep vehicles safe and on the road:

• Professional mounting and balancing
• Seasonal summer-to-winter changeovers
• Repairs, including plugging and patching
• Wheel balancing and tire-pressure sensor work
• Roadside assistance during business hours (Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.)
• Convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off so you don’t have to rearrange your day

Shari and her team of three mechanics have updated equipment, including a new tire-balancing machine, and refreshed the waiting area and exterior. The focus remains the same as it was in 1968: great service and good tires at a fair price.

Customers notice. Reviews consistently highlight efficiency, fairness, and the family atmosphere:

“Been going here for the past couple of years. They’re efficient, fair, very reliable, and fast.” —Craig “Great pricing, great service, GREAT PEOPLE! A true family business, with heart.” —Amanda “Had a tire punctured in a bad spot. They jumped right on getting me the tire and had me back up and running the next day.” —Ron “Just brought my tire to get plugged—I was in and out in less than five minutes! Friendly, professional, efficient, and very fast.” —Jordan “Great people, only place in town that I use to get tires for myself and my family.” —Bart

Another longtime customer summed it up simply: it’s “a good family business that treats me fair” and “like family.”

More Than a Tire Shop—A Community Anchor

Shari’s commitment extends beyond the shop. She has volunteered with the New Milford Youth Agency, Chamber of Commerce, Town Parks and Recreation, Pratt Nature Center, and currently serves as a volunteer EMT with Washington Ambulance. Her deep local roots mean she knows many of her customers by name—and often their parents and children too.

In an era when online tire purchases can void warranties if mounting and balancing happen elsewhere, Shari encourages people to shop local. Buying and installing at the same trusted place protects your investment and supports a business that has been part of New Milford’s fabric for nearly six decades.

The shop’s longevity also reflects a practical understanding of changing vehicles. With more cars lacking spare tires and relying on tire-pressure monitoring systems that can fail, Shari advises drivers to know three basics: how to change a tire, their exact tire size, and whether they even have a spare. That kind of straightforward guidance is typical of the no-nonsense, customer-first approach that has kept Murphy’s thriving.

Why Murphy’s Remains the Best Deal in Town

Big-box retailers and online sellers may advertise low prices, but they rarely match the combination Murphy’s offers: competitive pricing on both new and used inventory, knowledgeable local service, same-day or next-day turnaround on many jobs, and a genuine stake in the community. When a puncture happens on a busy week or a tractor tire fails during haying season, knowing you can call a shop that has been here since 1968—and will still be here tomorrow—makes a real difference.

From the original garage on Brookside Avenue to the current location on Howland Road, the mission has never changed. As Shari puts it, “My dad always did business with a handshake and always helped people out. We’ve built a legacy of trust that continues to this day. We excel at giving customers great service and good tires at a fair price.”

Whether you need a single used tire to get through the winter, a full set of new rubber for the family car, specialized EV or run-flat options, or farm and lawn equipment tires, Murphy’s Tire Shop is ready. Stop by at 11 Howland Road, New Milford, CT 06776, call (860) 354-2132, or email murphystireshop@gmail.com. Ask about their wide selection and experience why so many locals say it’s the only place in town they trust for tires.

In a world of impersonal transactions, Murphy’s remains a rare find: a true neighborhood business that delivers the best deals on new and used tires while treating every customer like part of the family. After more than 50 years, that combination is still hard to beat.