Nail in Your Tire? Whether It Can Be Repaired

What Should I Do First When I Find a Nail in My Tire?

Do not pull the nail out. Check the tire pressure with a gauge against the sticker in the driver door jamb, drive only as far as you must, and call or text (227) 218-5688. If the tire is going flat, do not keep driving on it.

Does Where the Nail Is Matter?

Yes. A nail in the tread, the part that meets the road, is a different case from damage at the edge or in the sidewall. Sidewall damage can rarely be repaired. A technician decides after looking at the tire.

When Can the Tire Be Repaired?

A technician looks at the tire and tells you. If necessary, we take it off the wheel and check it inside, and we tell you which repair it needs before we repair it. We repair tires with a plug or a patch, and each hole is a separate repair. Most tire repairs take 15 to 30 minutes from start to finish.

When Does the Tire Have to Be Replaced?

Damage that is too large, in the wrong spot, or caused by driving the tire flat may mean a replacement. We sell new and used tires, and used tires get a 12-point inspection by experienced technicians. Call (227) 218-5688 to confirm sizes and stock.

What If I Cannot Drive on It?

Ask about mobile tire service or roadside assistance. Mobile tire service covers new tires, flat repair and rotation, and it cannot take rims above 21 inches. Roadside assistance covers fixing a flat, jump-starting a vehicle, mounting a tire, replacing a tire up to 21 inches and, in some cases, getting you into a locked car. Call (227) 218-5688 and tell us where you are.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much does a tire repair cost? Plug, $25 each. Patch, $40 each. Each hole is a separate repair. Call or text (227) 218-5688.
• Can a sidewall be patched? Sidewall damage can rarely be repaired. A technician looks at the tire and tells you.
• Where can I get my tire patched? We repair flat tires at 11900 Annapolis Rd, Glenn Dale, MD. If you cannot drive on the tire, ask about mobile tire service or roadside assistance. Call (227) 218-5688.
• Is a slow leak the same thing? A slow leak can start with a nail, but it has other common causes too. See the post on a tire that keeps losing air.
• Can I bring it in without an appointment? Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred. Call or text (227) 218-5688.