Rathinam Tyres

If you go down to 644 Vishveshwaraiah Puram, near the Nandhini Hotel, you’ll find us at Rathinam Tyres. It’s a typical tire shop—greasy, a bit messy, and usually pretty busy. We spend our days hauling heavy tires around and dealing with all kinds of vehicles. Whether it’s a small car or something bigger, they all need good rubber on the road. We get a lot of people stopping by because they hit a pothole or noticed their tread is getting thin. It’s physical work and your hands are pretty much black with grime by the end of the day. We don't have a fancy waiting room with coffee. Usually, people just stand around and watch us work or go grab a bite at the hotel nearby while we finish up. We’ve seen all sorts of tire issues over the years. Some are easy fixes, others mean the tire is totally gone. We just tell people what they need and get to work. VV Puram is a crowded place, so there’s always traffic and noise. We fit into that just fine. It’s not a glamorous job, but every vehicle on the road needs what we do. We just keep our heads down, change the tires, and move on to the next one in line. It’s hard on the back, but seeing someone drive away safely makes the long hours feel like they were worth it. It’s just honest work in a busy part of town.