O'Brien Tire & Auto Care

10/10/2026

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

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10/01/2026

Fall into Savings!

09/22/2026

Every Route 66 community has a story worth preserving, and our 120 year old history as the oldest auto repair in America is part of that story.

The Great American Road Rally premiered on September 16 at 8:00 p.m. on the CW and continues every Wednesday through November 25. The Great American Road Rally (GARR) is a national television event created to celebrate Route 66 through cars, celebrities, storytelling, and adventure, while raising money for the charitable organizations like the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership. Learn more here https://www.route66roadahead.org

Please help make sure businesses like ours have a future. Please donate using the QR code below. Thank you!

09/17/2026

We are incredibly honored and grateful to announce that we have been chosen as one of only four auto repair shops along all of Route 66 to receive a Bosch Road Ready Grant! 🛠️✨As a team, we've always committed to quality, which is why Bosch Professional Power Tools And Accessories WiperBlades are the premier choice we install for our customers. To partner with them during this historic Route 66 Centennial year is a true privilege. 🚘🪧

We will be using this grant to update our building's street-facing sign! This project will strengthen our shop's historic Route 66 identity and enhance our look, making it even more welcoming.

A huge thank you to the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership and Bosch Wiper Blades for investing in the independent businesses that keep the Mother Road alive. 🛣️❤️

👉 Read more about the amazing preservation projects happening along the route:

https://illinoisroute66.org/2026/09/route-66-road-ahead-announces-2026-preservation-economic-development-grant-recipients/

Route 66, USA – As Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday, the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership is awarding fourteen $2,500 Preservation & Economic Development (PED) Grants. Award recipients were…

09/11/2026

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL!

09/04/2026

City of Granite City, IL The District in Granite City, IL your support by voting is greatly appreciated for some local businesses, attractions, and our city.

Mr. Twist Ice Cream and Sherbert
O'Brien Tire & Auto Care
City of Granite City, IL
Historic Route 66 Flea Market
It's Electric Neon Sign Park / The District in Granite City, IL
Chain of Rocks Bridge
Earl the Mechanic, American Giant

Vote now through Monday, Sept. 14 here: https://bit.ly/BywayAwardNominations2026

Your votes mean so much to this community.

We’ve been nominated! ✨

The 2026 Scenic Byway Award nominations are in and our Last 100 Miles Route 66 communities and businesses have been recognized. And we need your vote to bring home the gold! 🛣️🚗🏆

Vote now through Monday, Sept. 14 here: https://bit.ly/BywayAwardNominations2026

We can’t wait to see which attractions, businesses and communities get top honors!

Ready. Set. Vote!🚦

📸: Manuel S. Herrera

09/04/2026

We love our customers!

09/01/2026

School is starting back up, which means morning rushes and long pick-up lines! 🎒🚗

Before you hit the road, make sure your car is ready for the school year. Bring it by O’Brien Tire & Auto Care for a FREE 15-Minute Safety Check no hassle, just peace of mind.

🗓 Offer valid through 09/30/2026

🚘 Complimentary loaner cars available if you need to stay on the move!

📍 Stop by or schedule online at obrientire.com or give us a call at (618) 876-7616.

08/31/2026

Huge shoutout to the O'Brien Tire & Auto golf team who drove home a big win at the Granite City Firefighters Local 253 golf tournament over the weekend🏆placing FIRST in their division ⛳

An amazing crowd turned out to support a fantastic fundraiser. We loved seeing so much local ❤️ for our heroes. We proudly sponsored this event to show our deep appreciation for these First Responders who protect our community every single day. 🚒

🙏Way to go Team Justin! 🎉

08/27/2026

Felicia said it perfectly.... We are beyond thankful for all the love our community gives us every day which has allowed us to keep our doors open for 120 years! STL Headliner hosted a fabulous party last night, and what a thrill to see so many City of Granite City, IL small businesses recognized!!! Thank you!!!!

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🍦💗 WE DID IT — THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! 💗🍦

We are beyond excited and incredibly honored that Mr. Twist Ice Cream was named the 2026 St. Louis Post-Dispatch STL Headliner WINNER for Best Frozen Treat! 🏆🍦

This award means so much to us because YOU voted for us! Every vote, every share, every visit, and every person who continues to support Mr. Twist helped make this possible. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! ❤️

❤️Mom & Dad

Mr. Twist would not be here today without the dream you started all those years ago. You built more than an ice cream stand - you built something that became a tradition, a gathering place, and a part of so many families memories. What you started has been loved and supported by generation., and we are so proud to continue what you began.

We hope you know how much your hard work, sacrifice, and love for this little ice cream business still lives on every single day. Every time someone walks up to that., every time a family makes Mr. twist part of their, and every time we hear someone say they’ve been coming here since they were kids, that’s part of the legacy you created.

So, Mom and Dad, this award is for you. 🏆❤️We hope you we’ve made you proud.❤️

But we also know that an award like this doesn’t happen without the people behind our windows every day — our amazing Twisters! 🍦❤️

Our employees are such a HUGE part of why Mr. Twist is what it is. They work hard, keep things moving on those crazy busy nights, serve every cone and sundae with a smile, and help create the experience that keeps our customers coming back. This award belongs to them, too! We are incredibly proud of our crew and so thankful for each and every one of them. 🥰🍦

We had such a wonderful time celebrating at the STL Headliner event, and it made the night even more special getting to celebrate alongside so many amazing local businesses and friends!

A HUGE congratulations to Big Meechie’s, O'Brien Tire & Auto Care, Effervescent Studio, Chocolate Covered Creations, Wolf Pack Collections / Wolf Pack Den of Hope, Tacos el Manny, Loness Automotive Detailing, and Pair-A-Dice Tan, Just to name a few! 🎉👏

We LOVE seeing local businesses recognized and celebrated. When our community supports local, we ALL win! ❤️

To everyone who has walked up to our windows, brought your kids and grandkids, told your friends about us, shared our posts, voted for us, and supported us year after year — this award belongs to you, too.

🏆 STL HEADLINER 2026 — BEST FROZEN TREAT! 🏆

From our family and all of our Twisters, THANK YOU for continuing to make Mr. Twist part of your family traditions. We couldn't do what we do without our incredible employees and the amazing community standing behind us. 💗🍦

Get Your Twist on Route 66! 🍦❤️