Tire questions, straight answers.
Short answers to what Memphis drivers ask us most: repair or replace, spares, nails, sidewalls, Sunday tires and how our prices work.
Repair or replace?
Can a sidewall be repaired?
No. A cut, hole or bulge in the sidewall or shoulder can't be safely repaired, so the tire must be replaced. See the sidewall guide.
My tire picked up a nail. Is it fixable?
It depends on where the nail is. In the tread, with a hole ¼ inch or smaller, usually yes. See nail in tire.
Is a tire plug a proper repair?
No, not on its own. The tire industry calls for a plug and a patch fitted from the inside, with the tire off the wheel. See plug vs patch.
Can you drive on a flat tire?
No, only as far as you must to get somewhere safe, slowly. Driving on a flat ruins the tire and can damage the wheel.
Spares and roadside
How long can you drive on a donut spare?
It depends on the spare. A small donut is for short trips at the speed on its sidewall; replace it soon. See how long on a spare.
What do I do with a flat on the interstate?
If you feel unsafe, call 911 first. If the car still rolls, get to the next exit or a wide shoulder, with hazards on. See flat tire on the interstate.
What if I have no spare?
Then a sealant kit, a new tire brought to you, or a tow. See flat tire and no spare.
What should I do after a blowout?
Hold the wheel firmly, keep straight and ease off the gas; don't brake hard. See tire blowout.
Buying tires
Can you buy new tires on Sunday?
Yes. Many tire stores open on Sunday, often with shorter hours, so check before you go. A mobile service can also bring one to you. See tires on Sunday.
Where is my tire size written?
Look on the tire's sidewall for a code such as 225/65R17. The sticker inside the driver door frame shows the size the car came with.
Do I have to replace two tires?
It depends on how worn the other tire on that axle is. Tires on the same axle should match; all-wheel-drive cars may need all four close in tread.
Do you sell used tires?
No, not right now. We quote new tires in your size.
Price and payment
How much does mobile tire service cost?
It depends on the job, the tire, the time of day and where the car is. You get one all-in price by text before anyone drives out. See what sets the price.
Is mobile tire service cheaper than a tow?
It depends on the job and the distance. Get the tow total and our texted price, and compare the two.
Why is there no price list on your site?
Because the same flat can need very different work. You get the price for your exact job, in writing, first.
How do I pay?
How you can pay is listed in your quote text, before anyone drives out.
Area
Where do you go?
The Tennessee side of Memphis: Downtown and Midtown, East Memphis, Cordova and Bartlett, and Whitehaven and the airport area. See areas we cover.
Do you serve Mississippi?
No, not yet. Right now we serve the Tennessee side only.
Do you have a shop?
No. We are mobile only and come to the car.
Español
¿Tienen taller?
No. Somos una llantera móvil: vamos a donde está su carro.
¿Tienen páginas en español?
Sí: Tire Amigo en español, llanta ponchada, cambio de llanta, llantas nuevas y la guía para la autopista.
More detail: how it works, all tire guides, official facts.
Send us your details
Tell us about the tire and where the car is. We text or call you back with the all-in price. A photo of the tire's side helps: reply to our text with it.