Tires is Netflix’s workplace comedy from Shane Gillis, Steve Gerben, and John McKeever, following Will (Gerben), the reluctant manager of his family’s struggling auto-repair chain, as he tries to keep the business afloat while fending off the chaos caused by his cousin and employee, Shane (Gillis). The cast also includes Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, Stavros Halkias, and, in Season 3, Thomas Haden Church. The series premiered its six-episode first season on May 23, 2024, returned for a 12-episode second season on June 5, 2025, and just dropped its 12-episode third season on August 13, 2026.
This article focuses on the show’s music. On August 13, 2026 — the same day Season 3 premiered — Netflix Music released the first official Tires soundtrack album, collecting composer Alex Weinstein‘s score alongside the series’ main theme. Below is the full breakdown of what’s confirmed, sourced from Film Music Reporter and the composer’s own credited history.
Tires Soundtrack Details (At a Glance)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Tires |
| Director | John McKeever |
| Studio | Rough House Pictures; Dad Sick Productions |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Release Date (Series) | Season 1: May 23, 2024 · Season 2: June 5, 2025 · Season 3: August 13, 2026 |
| Composer | Alex Weinstein |
| Main Theme | “Familiar” by Archawah |
| Label | Netflix Music |
| Album Release Date | August 13, 2026 |
| Total Tracks | 36 |
| Runtime | 47:56 (analytically derived) |
Tires Soundtrack Overview
Netflix Music released the first official Tires soundtrack album on August 13, 2026, timed to the premiere of the show’s third season. The album compiles selections of Alex Weinstein‘s original score for the series alongside the show’s recurring main theme, “Familiar,” written and performed by musician Archawah. The 36-track collection is currently available to stream and download on Amazon Music and other major digital platforms.
Based on the track titles included — which reference moments and characters spanning the show’s run, from Season 1’s shop-floor rivalries to Season 3 storylines like “Women in Business” — the album functions as a career-spanning collection of Weinstein’s score work on the series rather than a single-season release. FMDB has not yet indexed a dedicated release page for the album as of this writing, which is expected this soon after release; Film Music Reporter remains the primary confirmed source for the tracklist and credits below.
Who Composed the Tires Soundtrack?
Alex Weinstein composed the original score for Tires. Weinstein is a New York-born composer for film, television, and advertising, raised in Armonk, New York. A classically trained guitarist who began studying at age four, he built his early musical foundation in Baroque, Renaissance, and Classical repertoire before furthering his training through the Aspen Music School and a classical guitar performance program at SUNY Fredonia. As a teenager, he also taught himself production techniques through home recording on a Tascam 4-track, an experimental streak that continues to inform his work.
Before Tires, Weinstein spent over a decade composing for advertising, building a client list that includes Apple, Amazon, Intel, HP, Microsoft, Slack, Etsy, T-Mobile, and Disney, alongside earlier screen credits on the documentaries 88MPH: The Story of the DeLorean Time Machine (2021) and Undecided: The Movie (2016). Tires marks his highest-profile scoring credit to date and, by his own description, his most personal: he calls his approach on the series “handmade music for picture,” built on live instrumentation — particularly guitar and banjo — and instinct rather than formula. The result leans into earthy Americana and bluegrass textures mixed with the “clanking garage tools” sound of the show’s auto-shop setting.
Devoe Yates, whose credits include The Righteous Gemstones, serves as the series’ music supervisor, responsible for selecting the show’s licensed needle drops.
The series’ main theme, “Familiar,” was written and performed by Archawah — the recording name of Christopher David Archibald, an indie alternative musician associated with the Illinois music scene. The theme runs 4:13 in its main version; the soundtrack album also includes a 4:12 alternate version as its closing track.
Tires Official Tracklist
Verified via Film Music Reporter’s August 13, 2026 release announcement. All 36 tracks appear on the Netflix Music release, credited to Alex Weinstein except where Archawah is noted.
| # | Track | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Familiar (Tires Main Theme) – Archawah | 4:13 |
| 2 | Valley Forge Theme | 2:20 |
| 3 | The Math Doesn’t Always Work | 0:59 |
| 4 | Shane Sells to White Trash Couple | 0:43 |
| 5 | Will’s Big Idea | 0:42 |
| 6 | Examples of Non-Verbal Sexual Harassment | 0:48 |
| 7 | The Economic Health of the Valley Forge Empire | 1:45 |
| 8 | Branches Compete | 0:56 |
| 9 | Test Drive | 1:26 |
| 10 | Shane Is a Hero | 1:13 |
| 11 | Shane Reflects | 1:17 |
| 12 | Kyle the Liar | 1:27 |
| 13 | I Told You Not to Do It and You Did It | 0:49 |
| 14 | Cal and Kilah | 1:23 |
| 15 | The Slip Up | 0:41 |
| 16 | Classic Mike | 1:04 |
| 17 | Barb Looks for | 0:45 |
| 18 | All I Need Is Two Women and Four Wheels | 0:49 |
| 19 | Shane Teaches a Lesson | 1:41 |
| 20 | Will Looks Back | 1:01 |
| 21 | Changes at the Shop | 0:42 |
| 22 | Will’s Dream | 1:00 |
| 23 | Will Talks to Himself | 0:48 |
| 24 | Shane’s Dream | 3:24 |
| 25 | Thatch | 1:12 |
| 26 | Will Tries to Change Dave’s Mind | 1:11 |
| 27 | Patriots and Traitors | 1:23 |
| 28 | Memories of Us Live On in the People That We Love | 0:45 |
| 29 | Women in Business | 0:53 |
| 30 | Good Morning West Chester | 1:23 |
| 31 | Why Shane Hates Dating Apps | 0:38 |
| 32 | Ron Dobbins | 1:37 |
| 33 | Kilah | 0:44 |
| 34 | You Can Live in the Parking Lot | 1:22 |
| 35 | The Shop | 0:40 |
| 36 | Familiar (Tires Main Theme – Alternate Version) – Archawah | 4:12 |
Total runtime: 47 minutes, 56 seconds (analytically derived by summing the 36 listed track durations).
Score Highlights
The album bookends itself with “Familiar,” Archawah’s main theme, opening the collection at full length and closing it in an alternate arrangement — a structure that frames the score in between. “Valley Forge Theme” functions as Weinstein’s instrumental companion to that vocal theme, establishing the recurring musical identity tied to the shop itself.
Several titles suggest the score’s comedic, character-driven approach carries through instrumentally as well as narratively — cues like “The Math Doesn’t Always Work” and “I Told You Not to Do It and You Did It” read as scene-specific comedic stings rather than standalone mood pieces, consistent with Weinstein’s stated approach of writing “handmade” cues built around specific moments rather than a generalized underscore.
The longest cue on the album aside from the theme, “Shane’s Dream” at 3:24, stands out for its length relative to the largely sub-two-minute cues that make up the rest of the collection, suggesting a more developed set piece. Given Weinstein’s description of leaning on guitar and banjo for the show’s “handmade” sound, tracks like “Thatch” and “Good Morning West Chester” likely carry the Americana and bluegrass textures he has described in interviews, though specific instrumentation per track has not been independently confirmed.
Tires Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
Season 1 needle drops are confirmed via Vague Visages’ episode-by-episode breakdown, cross-referenced with WhatSong’s Season 1 listing:
- Episode 1, “The Initiative”: “Life Is a Highway” by Jewelia; “Tractor Show” by Illinois (end credits)
- Episode 2, “Windows of Opportunity”: “A Place to Hide” by Cerulean Skies; “Bright Lights” by Inside Tracks; “Big Black Mariah” by Tom Waits (end credits)
- Episode 3, “Sales Contest”: “My Testimony” by Michael Raphael & Devin Lamar Forney; “Guajiro Natural” by Polo Montañez (end credits)
- Episode 4, “The Rumor Mill”: “Cheap Beer” by FIDLAR (end credits)
- Episode 5, “Bikini Car Wash”: “Neato” by Three Loco (end credits)
Season 2 and Season 3 needle drops are pending. WhatSong maintains a Season 2 listing page confirming Alex Weinstein and Devoe Yates in their respective composer and supervisor roles, but a complete episode-by-episode song breakdown was not available from that page at the time of research. WhatSong and Tunefind have no dedicated Season 3 page as of this writing — expected indexing lag, given the season premiered on Netflix only two days before this article’s research (August 13, 2026). A fan-curated Spotify playlist referencing “Tires Season 3” exists but is not an officially credited source, so it has not been used to populate this section. This section will be updated once episode-level needle drops are confirmed through Film Music Reporter, WhatSong, or Tunefind.
Alex Weinstein Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2024–present | Composer |
| 88MPH: The Story of the DeLorean Time Machine | 2021 | Composer |
| Undecided: The Movie | 2016 | Composer |
Where to Listen to the Tires Soundtrack
The Tires soundtrack album is available to stream and download on Amazon Music and other major digital music services following its August 13, 2026 release by Netflix Music. Archawah’s “Familiar” theme is included on the official album in both its main and alternate versions; the artist’s own back catalog is separately available on Apple Music and Spotify. Check Netflix Music’s official channels for the soundtrack’s full rollout across additional streaming platforms.
FAQs
Who composed the Tires soundtrack?
Alex Weinstein composed the original score for Tires. The series’ main theme, “Familiar,” was written and performed separately by musician Archawah.
How many tracks are on the Tires soundtrack album? The Netflix Music release contains 36 tracks, with a combined runtime of approximately 47 minutes and 56 seconds.
When was the Tires soundtrack released?
The official soundtrack album was released on August 13, 2026, the same day Season 3 premiered on Netflix.
What is the Tires theme song called?
The main theme is called “Familiar,” performed by Archawah (Christopher David Archibald).
Where can I stream the Tires soundtrack?
The album is available on Amazon Music and other major digital music services.
Are there licensed songs in Tires, or is it all score?
Both. Alongside Weinstein’s original score, the series features licensed needle drops selected by music supervisor Devoe Yates, including artists such as Tom Waits, FIDLAR, and Three Loco in Season 1.
How many seasons of Tires are there?
Three. Season 1 (6 episodes) premiered May 23, 2024; Season 2 (12 episodes) premiered June 5, 2025; Season 3 (12 episodes) premiered August 13, 2026.