The core cast of Tires season 2 expands to 12 episodes, making room for plenty of fresh faces in its ensemble cast.

Tires season 2 features several stand-up comedians and podcasters, such as Andrew Schulz and Ron White, who portray fictional characters in the world of the show. The show also introduces new characters played by veteran Tires season 1, the cast of Tires season 2 is wildly more expansive. All 12 episodes of Tires season 2 were released on Netflix on June 5, 2025.

Shane Gillis as Shane

DOB: December 11, 1987

• Active Since: 2012

Actor: Shane Gillis is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Before his career in entertainment and comedy, Gillis played football at the United States Military Academy before transferring to Elon University, ultimately earning his BA in history at West Chester University. Gillis moved to New York in 2019 to pursue his career in comedy, where he was cast as a member of Saturday Night Live, only for his previous controversial statements and tweets to resurface and lead to his removal. Gillis gained a fan base from his Gilly and Keeves sketch comedy series with Tires co-creator John McKeever. He has hosted Saturday Night Live twice.

Notable Works:

Character: Gillis reprises his role as Shane, an unambitious mechanic who loves to play practical jokes.

Steve Gerben as Will

DOB: Unknown

• Active Since: 2020

Actor: Steve Gerben rose to prominence from his lead appearance alongside Shane Gillis on Tires season 1. Gerben made his TV debut in the 2015 comedy series Delco Proper, which was directed by John McKeever and written by Shane Gillis. He also appeared in various roles in Gilly and Keeves and Gilly and Keeves: The Special before playing Mayor Steve in 2022's Holly and the Hot Chocolate. Gerben is also a writer and executive producer on Tires.

Notable Works:

Character: Gerben stars as Will, the manager of the Valley Forge auto repair shop.

Thomas Haden Church as Phil

DOB: June 17, 1960

• Active Since: 1989

Actor: Thomas Haden Church is an American actor from Woodland, California. Church rose to prominence for his TV roles in the sitcom Wings and Ned & Stacey after appearing in episodes of 21 Jump Street, Cheers, and China Beach. Chruch played Billy Clanton in Tombstone and Lyle Van de Groot in George of the Jungle before starring in 2004's Sideways, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best ing Actor. He later starred as Sandman in Spider-Man 3, Mr. Griffith in Easy A, and Salt Water Redneck in The Peanut Butter Falcon. He reprised his role as Sandman in Spider-Man: No Way Home and will appear in Rian Johnson's film Wake Up Dead Man.

Notable Works:

Character:​​​​​​​ Church stars as Phil, Shane's fun-loving father, in Tires season 2.

Stavros Halkias as Dave

DOB: February 11, 1989

• Active Since: 2012

Actor: Stavros Halkias is an actor and comedian from Baltimore, Maryland. He starred in his first stand-up special in 2022 and made his television debut in 2023's Command Z. He's appeared in two films, Let's Start A Cult and Sweethearts, which were both released in 2024. He recently appeared as himself in John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA. He currently hosts the podcast Stavvy's World.

Notable Works:

Character:​​​​​​​ Halkias plays Dave, a scummy general manager at Valley Forge.

Tires Season 2 Cast & Characters

Chris O'Connor as Cal: O'Connor reprises his role as a mechanic named Cal in Tires season 2. He's best known for his roles in Gilly and Keeves and Tires, which he was also a writer on.

Kilah Fox as Kilah: Fox reprises her role as a receptionist named Kilah in Tires season 2. She's best known for her roles in Gilly and Keeves ​​​​​​​and Gilly and Keeves: The Special.

Peter Reeves as Jon: Reeves plays Will's dad and Shane's uncle, Jon. He's best known for his roles in Your Vote Matters, The Food That Built America, and That Damn Michael Che.

Veronika Slowikowska as Kelly: Slowikowska plays Kelly, Shane's new romantic interest in Tires season 2. She's best known for her roles in What We Do in the Shadows, Homeschooled, and Davey & Jonesie's Locker.

Andrew Schultz as Andy: Schultz is a comedian, podcaster, and actor who plays Andy in Tires season 2. He's best known for his roles in Upgraded, Write When You Get Work, and Feast of the Seven Fishes.

Tommy Pope as Tommy: Pope is a comedian, writer, and actor who plays Tommy in Tires season 2. He's best known for his roles in Universal Basic Guys, Civic Duty, and Law & Order: SVU.

Ryan Farrell as Ryan: Farrell plays Ryan, a True Thread employee, in Tires season 2. He's best known for his roles in The Deuce, Inside Amy Schumer, and Jessica Jones.

Alexa Albanese as Lisa: Albanese plays Lisa, a Valley Forge receptionist in Tires season 2. She's best known for her roles in Self Tape, Not for Nothing, and Hott Yoga.

John McKeever as Chuck: McKeever is the co-creator and director of Tires seasons 1 and 2. He also plays Chuck, a Valley Forger mechanic at the Belmont branch. He is best known for writing Gilly and Keeves and directing several of Shane Gillis' stand-up specials.

Francis Ellis as George: Ellis reprises his role as George, an entrepreneur, in Tires season 2. He's best known for his roles in The Rest of Your Life, Big Trick Energy, and Gilly and Keeves.

H. Foley as Pete: Foley is an actor and comedian from New York who plays Pete, a True Thread employee, in Tires season 2. He's best known for his roles in Set It Up, Manifest, and The Last O.G.

Joe DeRosa as Joe: DeRosa is a comedian, writer, and actor who plays Joe in Tires season 2. He's best known for his roles in Better Call Saul, Grand Theft Auto V, and Louie.

Drew Scheid as Frankie: Scheid is an actor who plays Frankie in Tires season 2. He's best known for his roles in Saturday Night, Mare of Easttown, May December, and Juror #2.

Jon Lovitz as Angry Man: Lovitz is an Emmy-nominated comedian and actor best known for his roles in Happiness, A League of Their Own, and The Simpsons. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1985-1990.

Ron White as Ron: White is an actor, comedian, and producer best known for his roles in Horrible Bosses, Sex and the City 2, and Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie.

Vince Vaughn as Mike: Vaughn is a celebrated actor known for Wedding Crashers, Couples Retreat, and Bad Monkey. He plays a businessman named Mike in Tires season 2.