Thorntons · free air
Does Thorntons have free air?
Short answer
Depends on the storeAt some stores. Thorntons, based in Louisville, Kentucky, has air machines at many stores in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida; some are free, others charge.
- Thorntons locations mapped
- 21
- states
- 5
- free or usually free
- 0
- open 24/7 (known hours)
- 80 %
Thorntons and BP
Thorntons belongs to BP but keeps its own name and stores. Air is handled per store, so look at the pin or ask inside if the machine wants coins.
How to use the air at Thorntons
- Find your target pressure on the sticker inside the driver's door, not the maximum on the tire.
- Park so the hose reaches all four tires and unscrew the valve caps.
- If the machine asks for coins, ask the cashier whether they can switch it to free.
- Fill in short bursts until the reading matches, then put the caps back on.
Cold weather and your tires
Most Thorntons locations on our map are in Illinois, where the average temperature drops from about 76 °F in July to 28 °F in January (NOAA). Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so tires set correctly in summer are about 5 PSI low by midwinter. Check them monthly, and always when the low-pressure light comes on.
Where to find Thorntons air pumps
Thorntons locations with air on our map, by state. Each state page lists every chain and city with free air there.
Cities with the most Thorntons locations
- Evansville, IN3
- Springfield, IL2
- Brandon, FL1
- Waukegan, IL1
- Savoy, IL1
- North Aurora, IL1
- Round Lake Park, IL1
- Round Lake Beach, IL1
- Forest Park, IL1
- Lake in the Hills, IL1
- Woodridge, IL1
- Fox Lake, IL1
Other free air in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky
If the Thorntons near you charges for air, these chains are usually free in the same area.
- KrogerUsually free160 locations in these states
- Lowe'sUsually free123 locations in these states
- Pilot and Flying JUsually free109 locations in these states
- Belle TireFree, staff fill84 locations in these states
- Discount TireFree, staff fill77 locations in these states
- Family ExpressUsually free53 locations in these states
Thorntons free air: questions
Who owns Thorntons?
BP owns Thorntons. The stores keep the Thorntons name.
How many Thorntons locations have air?
We have 21 Thorntons locations with an air pump or free air service on the map, in 5 states. The most are in Illinois (12), Indiana (5) and Kentucky (2). If one is missing, you can add it.
Where is the nearest Thorntons with free air?
Use the map on this page: it starts with Thorntons locations only. Tap the location button or search your city or ZIP code, and the list sorts every spot by distance. Untick “Thorntons only” to see every other free air pump nearby too.
Air policies are set store by store and can change. What we show is based on OpenStreetMap, the chain's store list and reports from drivers. Report a Thorntons with free or paid air · All chains