Flat Tire Change Service in Huntsville, AL

What we do

We lift the vehicle with a floor jack rated for trucks and SUVs, not the small emergency jack in your trunk. We take off the flat, mount your spare and tighten the lug nuts in sequence with a torque wrench to the setting your vehicle calls for.

Then we check the pressure in the spare and bring it up if it is low. Spares sit unused for years and are often half flat when you need them.

The flat tire goes back in your trunk or cargo area so a tire shop can repair or replace it.

What you need to have

A spare tire. Look under the trunk floor, under the rear of the vehicle on many trucks and SUVs, or on the back door.

If your wheels have locking lug nuts, we need the key. It is usually in the glove box, the center console or with the spare.

Many newer cars ship without a spare and carry a sealant kit instead. If that is yours, tell us when you call. We do not sell tires, so in that case a tow to a tire shop may be the better call, and we will say so before you pay for a visit.

Driving on a spare

A compact spare is a temporary tire. The speed and distance limits are printed on the sidewall, and most say to stay at or under 50 miles per hour. Plan to get the flat repaired or replaced within a day or two.

A full-size spare can be driven normally, though it is worth having a shop confirm the pressure and condition.

Where we can work

We need firm, fairly level ground to lift a vehicle safely. Driveways, parking lots and wide shoulders are fine.

If you are stopped on a narrow shoulder with traffic passing close, tell us. If you can safely roll forward to an exit, a parking lot or a wider spot, do that first. A wheel can be replaced. You cannot.