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Gulf Coast Co - Al Quoz
Al Quoz
Gulf Coast Co is a tire shop in Al Quoz where you can buy replacement tires or have tire work carried out, including wheel balancing and alignment. Reviews point to quick tire changes, a broad brand selection and occasional success resolving stubborn steering vibrations.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
194 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick changes
Several reviews describe tire changes completed quickly, including one four-tire job finished in about 45 minutes.
Smooth balance
A new-tire fitting that included balancing left one customer’s car driving smoothly.
Vibration fix
One customer says repeated road-force balancing and alignment eventually resolved serious steering vibration.
Polite staff
Customers specifically describe the staff as polite, trained and willing to welcome questions.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm quote. Before alignment, confirm the final price in writing: one customer said a 100 AED quote became 700 AED.
Check rims. Inspect your rims before leaving and point out any marks; customers reported scratches after tire fitting.
Keep warranty. Take the warranty documents with you rather than relying only on the bill, as one review specifically recommends.
Allow time. Leave extra time for fitting and balancing: one appointment promised 30 minutes but took 90.
Test drive. After balancing or alignment, test-drive carefully and check that the car does not pull to either side before departing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
68 10th St
Al Qouz Ind.fourth - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM, 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Wheel alignment
Wheel alignment is a recurring service in reviews, with some customers reporting accurate results and others describing a steering pull afterwards.
Michelin Tires
A customer bought four Michelin tires but later reported vibration and difficulty getting a warranty response.
Bridgestone japan made tyres
One review discusses an order for Bridgestone tires and a disagreement about their country of manufacture.
Common Concerns
Warranty delays
A customer reported vibration after buying four Michelin tires and said the team did not respond about a warranty replacement for nearly 20 days.
Alignment issues
One balancing visit left the car pulling right, then left, after six hours and repeated test drives.
Rim damage
Two customers reported scratches or damage to their rims during tire fitting, despite asking staff to take care.
Variable timing
Reported turnaround ranges from very fast to 90 minutes for a job quoted at 30 minutes, with one complaint about understaffing.
Price dispute
One customer said a wheel-alignment quote of 100 AED became a 700 AED charge at the workshop.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100 AED
wheel alignment
“Mechanic said he would charge 100 AED for the wheel alignment but they ended up charging me 700 because I had a very nice flashy BMWX5 motorsport”Google review · April 2025
AED 400
2 bushes
“One staff came with an idea of changing my bushes that also after some negotiation we agreed to change for AED 400”Google review · May 2022
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The Bottom Line
Gulf Coast Co in Al Quoz is geared towards tire work: customers come for new tires, tire changes, wheel balancing, wheel alignment and puncture repairs. The strongest reviews describe quick fitting, helpful staff and good value, while one customer says repeated road-force balancing and alignment finally solved a serious steering vibration. A broad selection of tire brands is another reason to compare options here rather than committing to the first tire you find.
The experience is not completely consistent. Some jobs were finished in about 45 minutes, but another appointment quoted at 30 minutes took 90 minutes, and a separate review describes a six-hour struggle after an alignment left the car pulling first right and then left. Two customers also reported rim scratches during fitting.
That makes a careful inspection before departure worthwhile. Be especially clear about paperwork and pricing. One reviewer reported a 100 AED alignment quote becoming 700 AED, while another says a warranty issue received no response for almost 20 days.
Keep the warranty documents, confirm the final quote before work begins, and test-drive the car afterwards. For straightforward tire replacement or a puncture repair, the reviews include several positive reports; for larger mechanical work, compare quotes and request a written breakdown first.