Created by Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, and John McKeever.
Tires premiered on May 23, 2024.
Distributed by Netflix.
Tires TV Series Review
Tires is a funny workplace comedy about cousins Will and Shane as they struggle to run an auto repair shop.
The series uses simple humor, awkward situations, and a lively cast.
Season 1 introduces the shop, its workers, and the strange problems they face every day.
Season 2 gives the characters more personality and brings new faces, making the comedy stronger.
Season 3 builds on the earlier seasons with better character stories, more jokes, and new personal problems for Shane and Will.
Overall, Tires is an easy comedy to watch.
Its short episodes, silly humor, and strong cast make it enjoyable for fans of adult workplace comedies.
CR Rating: 8/10.
Tires Actors
Shane Gillis as Shane
DOB: December 11, 1987.
Bio: American comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
He developed his comedy career through stand-up performances and podcasting before becoming known nationally for his direct and often controversial style of humor.
Role: Shane is Will’s cousin and one of the main people working at Valley Forge Automotive Center.
He is confident, outspoken, lazy at times, and often more interested in joking around than solving problems.
Shane frequently pushes Will’s patience, but his relationship with his cousin is at the center of the show.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (30 eps).
Interesting facts: Gillis co-created the series with Steve Gerben and John McKeever and also serves as a writer and executive producer.
Notable Works: Saturday Night Live, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, Gilly and Keeves.
Steve Gerben as Will
DOB: June 24, 1983.
Bio: American comedian, actor, writer and producer best known for his work in comedy.
He is one of the creators and stars of Tires, working alongside Shane Gillis and John McKeever.
Gerben has also been involved in Gilly & Keeves and Delco Proper.
Role: Gerben plays Will, the manager and heir of Valley Forge Auto.
Will is an anxious and seemingly unqualified businessman who is trying to improve the struggling family auto shop.
His biggest challenge is often his cousin Shane, whose arrival as an employee creates constant problems for Will.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (30 eps).
Interesting facts: Gerben co-created and co-wrote the series and is also credited as an executive producer.
Notable Works: Gilly and Keeves, Delco Proper.
Chris O’Connor as Cal
DOB: N/A.
Bio: American comedian, actor, writer and producer known for his work in comedy.
He is closely associated with Shane Gillis and the creative team behind Tires, while also appearing in Gilly & Keeves and the comedy podcast Stuff Island.
Role: Cal is one of the employees at the auto shop and an important part of the workplace group.
He is often caught between the demands of Will, Shane, customers, and the other workers.
Cal’s reactions to the chaos around him help create many of the show’s funniest moments.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (30 eps).
Interesting facts: O’Connor is also credited as a writer and consulting producer on the series.
Notable Works: Gilly and Keeves, Stuff Island.
Kilah Fox as Kilah
DOB: N/A.
Bio: American comedian and actress known for her work with the comedy group behind Gilly & Keeves and Tires.
She became known through sketch comedy before joining Tires, where she plays a fictionalized version of herself.
Role: Kilah works at Valley Forge Automotive Center and is one of the more recognizable members of the shop’s staff.
She regularly interacts with Will, Shane, Cal, and Dave, adding another personality to the chaotic workplace.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (30 eps).
Interesting facts: Fox is part of the core ensemble and has appeared throughout all three seasons.
Notable Works: Gilly and Keeves.
Stavros Halkias as Dave Louvopolis
DOB: February 11, 1989.
Bio: American comedian, actor, writer and podcaster from Baltimore, Maryland.
He developed his career through stand-up comedy and podcasting before expanding into television and other entertainment projects.
Role: Halkias plays Dave Louvopolis, one of the employees connected to Valley Forge Automotive.
Dave is a recurring presence in the shop’s workplace dynamic and frequently interacts with Will, Shane, Cal and the other employees.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (30 eps).
Interesting facts: Halkias is also known for podcasting and stand-up comedy, where he developed much of his recognizable comedic style.
Notable Works: Bugonia, Let’s Start a Cult, Dance Freak.
Peter Reeves as Jon / Jonathan
DOB: N/A.
Bio: American actor and comedian who has worked in television and comedy productions.
He is known for supporting performances that fit naturally into ensemble comedies.
Role: Jon, also credited as Jonathan, is connected to the Valley Forge Automotive Center and becomes part of the shop’s wider group of workers and acquaintances.
His character helps expand the workplace environment and contributes to the everyday conflicts and jokes surrounding Will and Shane.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (11 eps).
Interesting facts: Reeves appeared during the show’s first two seasons before the cast expanded in later episodes.
Notable Works: The Food That Built America, That Damn Michael Che.
Andrew Schulz as Andy / Schulz
DOB: October 30, 1983.
Bio: American comedian, actor, writer, producer and podcaster born in New York City.
He developed his career through stand-up comedy before expanding into television, film and podcasting.
Role: Andy, also credited as Schulz, is a recurring character connected to the automotive business and the show’s wider comedy circle.
His confident personality creates a contrast with Will and the other employees.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (14 eps).
Interesting facts: Schulz co-hosts The Brilliant Idiots with Charlamagne tha God and hosts Flagrant with Akaash Singh.
Notable Works: Brilliant Idiots, Flagrant, Kill Tony, You People.
Tommy Pope as Tommy
DOB: November 21, 1979.
Bio: American comedian, actor and writer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He began performing stand-up comedy in his late 20s and later became involved in sketch comedy, television and digital comedy.
Role: Tommy is part of the supporting workplace ensemble.
His character interacts with the staff and contributes to the show’s casual, often chaotic atmosphere.
His presence gives the shop another recognizable personality beyond Will and Shane.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (15 eps).
Interesting facts: Pope has a long connection with John McKeever and the Philadelphia comedy scene.
Notable Works: Delco Proper, Gilly & Keeves, Universal Basic Guys,
Thomas Haden Church as Phil
DOB: June 17, 1960.
Bio: American actor and filmmaker born in Yolo, California, and raised in Texas.
He began his entertainment career as a radio announcer and voice-over artist before moving into acting.
Role: Phil is a wealthy businessman and a self-described ladies’ man who becomes closely connected to Valley Forge Automotive.
He first arrives in Season 2 and quickly changes the dynamic around Will, Shane and the rest of the shop.
Seasons & Episodes: S2-3 (21 eps).
Interesting facts: Church joined the series in Season 2 and returned in the third season.
Notable Works: Sideways, Wings, Spider-Man 3, Divorce.
Veronika Slowikowska as Kelly
DOB: October 29, 1995.
Bio: Canadian actress and comedian known for her work in television, film and comedy.
She has built a growing career through character-driven performances and comedy, gaining wider recognition through projects such as What We Do in the Shadows and Nepo Baby.
Role: Kelly is introduced as a supporting character who becomes part of the show’s evolving social and workplace environment.
Her interactions with the main characters add another perspective to the problems surrounding the shop and give the series additional relationship-based humor.
Seasons & Episodes: S2 (6 eps).
Interesting facts: Slowikowska has built a strong online following through comedy content and short-form performances.
Notable Works: What We Do in the Shadows, Ezra.
Ryan Farrell as Ryan
DOB: February 13, 1981.
Bio: Canadian actor, writer and comedian born in Calgary, Alberta.
He later moved to New York, where he developed his career through acting, sketch comedy and improvisation.
Role: Ryan is part of the broader group surrounding Valley Forge Automotive Center.
His character contributes to the workplace atmosphere and becomes involved in the everyday situations that make the shop an unpredictable place.
Seasons & Episodes: S2 (5 eps).
Interesting facts: Farrell has a strong background in sketch comedy and improvisation.
Notable Works: The Deuce, Inside Amy Schumer, Red Oaks, Jessica Jones, The Residence.
Alexa Albanese as Lisa
DOB: N/A.
Bio: American actress, comedian, writer and producer.
A Philadelphia native, she has worked in film, television and comedy and trained at The Karl Bury Studio in New York City.
Role: Lisa is a supporting character who interacts with the main cast and contributes to the social world surrounding the automotive shop.
Her appearances help show that the characters’ lives extend beyond the immediate workplace.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (6 eps).
Interesting facts: Albanese is also a comedian, writer and producer.
Notable Works: People Not Places, Not for Nothing, Mastermind of Murder, Self Tape, One Last Glance.
More Actors
• Rachel Keefe as Amber.
• Victoria Harrington as Desiree.
• Emely Cartagena as Alexis.
• Rachel Aspen as Molly.
FAQ – Tires TV Series
What is Tires about?
Tires follows Will, a struggling auto-shop manager, and his troublemaking cousin Shane as they try to keep their family business running.
Is Tires based on a true story?
No. It is a fictional workplace comedy created by Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, and John McKeever.
What genre is Tires?
It is a workplace comedy sitcom rated TV-MA.
How many seasons of Tires are there?
There are three seasons of Tires available on Netflix.
Where can I watch Tires?
All three seasons are available to stream on Netflix.
Conclusion
Tires is a simple and funny workplace comedy with plenty of jokes, chaos, and memorable characters.
Each season improves the story, making it a good choice for fans of adult comedy.