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FIRESTONE HAS BEEN THE NATION'S LEADING TIRE PROVIDER FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY.

FLAT TIRE REPAIR, TIRE PATCHES, AND MORE

It's a tough road out there, and your tires bear the brunt of potholes, broken glass, nails, screws, and anything else that can puncture a tire. Firestone Complete Auto Care's flat tire repair services are the best in the business. We've been repairing tires since 1926, and we take pride in repairing America's tires. When tire damage strikes, come to Firestone Complete Auto Care–the tire repair shop you can trust.

If you suspect something is wrong with your vehicle's tires, don't hesitate to come into a Firestone Complete Auto Care near you. If your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light is on, you've hit something on the road, your tire is losing air, or maybe something just doesn't feel quite right, bring it in. One of our expert technicians will take a look and tell you if you need to repair or replace your tires.

Driving on a damaged tire can lead to additional (and more costly) rim damage and repairs, so it's best to have your tires examined at the first sign of trouble. The solution might be as simple as needing one of our patch plugs if the tire puncture is addressed early on. In other cases, a leaking valve stem or valve core may need to be replaced with a new one or the TPMS sensor needs to be reprogrammed or replaced. Visit your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care, and we'll take care of you and your vehicle tire repairs.

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Tire Repair & Patching/Plug

If your tires still have life left in their tread and are not over 10 years old, Firestone Complete Auto Care maybe be able repair or patch & plug them to get you back on the road quickly. Keep in mind not all tire damage can be patched if the puncture is too big.

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Tire Replacement

Over time, the tread on your tires wears down, leading to compromised traction on the road and potentially dangerous driving conditions. Tires generally need to be replaced every 25,000 to 50,000 miles, depending on vehicle manufacturer recommendations and driving habits.

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Tire Rotations & Balancing

When you have your tires rotated, you help increase the life of your tires by helping reduce uneven wear. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend a tire rotation about every 5,000 miles or at the manufacturer-recommended mileage. Tire balancing helps ensure weight is evenly distributed around your tires. It's necessary about every 5,000 miles or as recommended by your manufacturer. Balancing can lead to a smoother ride, less tire wear, and reduced strain on the drivetrain. When you think tire balancing, think safe, smooth, and efficient driving.

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Wheel Alignments

It's best to have your alignment checked every 6,000 miles or twice a year. Even one misaligned wheel can cause the steering wheel to be off center and can lead to premature wear and tear on your vehicle over time. Keeping everything properly aligned ensures a smoother ride for you and a longer life for your tires.

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A flat or leaking tire can leave you stranded on the side of the road or lead to a situation where you lose control while driving. Take care of flat or leaking tires as early as possible to extend tire lifespan and ensure your tire doesn't leave you stranded.

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Flat tires rarely happen at ideal times. Let Firestone Complete Auto Care help you with these answers to frequently asked flat tire questions.

Should I Change a Flat Tire Before Coming In for Tire Repair?

To ensure a safe drive that doesn’t damage your rims or create more expensive repairs, change your flat tire with your spare tire before coming into your local Firestone Complete Auto Care center for flat tire repair.

What If I Replace Just One Tire?

It’s tempting to replace just the tire that's damaged, but replacing one tire at a time can present challenges down the road since the one tire will have a different tread depth and thus different accelerating, braking, and cornering abilities than all of the others.

Why Do I Keep Getting Flat Tires?

Few things are more inconvenient than a flat tire —except back-to-back flat tires. Learn the reasons why you keep getting flat tires and what you can do to help prevent flat tires from deflating your spirits!

What Is Pothole Damage?

If your vehicle hits a pothole in the road, you may experience steering and suspension system misalignment and/or damage, tire punctures, bent rims, and more. When your vehicle experiences a sudden jolt from a pothole run-in, timely inspection is highly recommended.

Pothole damage may not be obvious right away, but it can wreak havoc on your entire car if it’s not addressed quickly and fixed right the first time. If you've had a recent run-in with a pothole, head to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care for a Complete Vehicle Inspection to check for any issues.

What Is a Tire Plug vs a Tire Patch?

A tire plug is a quick fix for a tire that's leaking air from a nail or similar object that has punctured the tire. A tire plug fills the hole of the tire but is not reliable without a tire patch and not recommended to use alone. A patch is applied to the inside of the tire to further prevent an air leak and helps hold the plug in place. This allows a tire with ample useful life left in it to hold air reliably and keep you on the road for longer. 

Can You Repair a Run Flat Tire?

Run flat tires allow you to drive on a flat tire for a limited time with lesser risk than non-run flat tires. A Run Flat tire could be repaired if a nail or object is caught before tire damage occurs. However, if the tire is permanently damaged, it is required to replace a Run Flat tire with a new one.

Why Is My TPMS Light On?

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System light will illuminate if tire pressure is too low or part of the TPMS system has malfunctioned. Important TPMS warning light behavior:

  • Solid — A solid indicator light means one or more tires is operating at an unsafe pressure. Tire air pressure has dropped below the 25% OEM recommendation placard pressure. The recommended tire pressure is most commonly listed on a sticker inside the driver's door. If there's no sticker on the door, you can usually find the specs in the owner's manual.
  • Blinking — A blinking indicator light means the TPMS has malfunctioned. One or more sensors may have failed or lost communication with the vehicle's onboard diagnostics.

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Tire Repair Services

Looking for the closest flat tire repair shop? Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for a tire plug & patch or other tire repair service today!

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Tire Rotation

Regular tire rotations can help prevent uneven tread wear and help your tires last longer. Schedule a tire rotation appointment at a Firestone Complete Auto Care near you today.

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Tire Tread Depth

Knowing when to replace tires is as easy as measuring tire tread depth. Learn more about this important measurement and visit Firestone Complete Auto Care!

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Discover the most common reasons behind the slow leaks in your vehicle's tires. Learn how to diagnose this issue and find a permanent solution for your tires.

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Need a fresh set of winter tires but don’t know what to look for? We have you covered. Read on to learn about tread patterns, tire compounds, ratings, and more!

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Find Flat Tire Repair at Your Home or Office

Tread Connection is your trusted mobile tire repair service when and where you need it. There is never a good time to need flat tire repair. It doesn’t matter if it happens in your driveway before your morning commute or if you discover it when leaving the office. A flat tire is always a hassle and an inconvenience. Thankfully, help is never far away with mobile tire repair from Tread Connection!

Tread Connection brings the tire shop to you. Our wide range of available tires means you’re sure to find the perfect set of tires to fit your budget. Learn how Tread Connection can bring quality, convenient flat tire repair right to your door, on your schedule.

Kiss the Waiting Room Goodbye!

As if having a flat tire wasn’t bad enough, finding flat tire repair often means spending hours in a crowded, dirty waiting room with bad coffee while you get it fixed. This is precious time from your day that could be spent working or with your family.

What’s more, health concerns have made sitting in a waiting room even worse. The idea of sitting in a cramped, enclosed space with a bunch of strangers has never been more uncomfortable. But what if there was another way? Now, you can have your tires changed and get flat repair at your home or office.

Mobile Tire Repair Brings the Tire Shop to You!

Mobile tire repair is more than convenient. It’s a safer, faster, and more secure way to take care of your tires on your schedule! Finding flat tire repair near you has never been easier. You can have your tire repaired or have new tires delivered to your door in three easy steps!

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It really is that easy! Our installers will bring your tires to you, and install them on your vehicle.

Tread Connection does much more than let you buy your tires online. Our team of TIA-certified tire technicians delivers tires to your home and installs your new tires or repairs your flat. We are also happy to meet you at your business or anywhere else you need us. Just make sure your vehicle is in a safe place like a parking lot to ensure our van has ample room to work.

Can I Repair My Flat or Do I Need a New Tire?

We know money can be tight. If you just got new tires or haven’t been driving on your tires for very long, you may wonder if you can repair your tire instead of buying a new one. The TIA-certified tire experts at Tread Connection can help.

Our friendly team of tire professionals will let you know if your tire can still be saved. Your technician will remove the tire and inspect it both inside and out.

If your flat tire can be patched and will be safe to drive, then we will handle your flat tire repair for you at your home or office.

Don’t worry if you have a flat that cannot be repaired. We have a wide range of tires for all kinds of makes and models of cars from the best and most trusted manufacturers. You can be sure you’ll find the right tire for your car at a value that works for you. Get in touch with Tread Connection, and let us take a look.

What Can I Expect From My Mobile Tire Repair?

When you reach out to the tire experts at Tread Connection, our team will provide you with a comprehensive tire inspection and handle everything from repair to remounting. Our mobile tire repair services include the following:

  • Tire Removal
  • Comprehensive Tire and Wheel Inspection
  • Repair Tire or Recommendation to Replace the Tire
  • Relearn TPMS Sensors
  • Check Your Spare

Contact Tread Connection for Mobile Tire Repair Near You Today!

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why does the wheel go down on the rim, what to do

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  • Introduction
  • Why is the wheel flat on the rim
  • Can I switch to a tube tire?
  • What to do if the wheel is flat?
  • Conclusion


A flat tire on a car is always a nuisance, especially if the pressure loss caught the driver not in the garage, but on an empty highway. And it's not always a puncture, because the bleeding of air can occur along the disk. Why the wheel is lowering along the rim and what to do about it, we will analyze in the article. nine0006

This problem is quite common with tubeless tires, where the rubber adheres to the disc due to internal pressure. At the junction of the disk and tire, the seal is sometimes broken and air is bled, which ultimately leads to a complete loss of pressure. In chamber tires, the situation is more unambiguous: if the wheel is flat, then look for a puncture.

Deformation is the main reason. Disc geometry is an extremely important thing for full-fledged work, sometimes even a dent in an insignificant place can be fatal. The car drove into the pit - the disk bent, the tightness of the cord was broken and all the air came out. Low temperatures outside the car, which causes the rubber to harden, is a common cause, especially if tightened with a tire change. Also, due to poor maintenance, improper storage of the prefabricated kit, or constant driving on roads sprinkled with reagents, the disc begins to rust, as a result of which corrosion eats away the metal, forming micro-holes through which air will be gradually etched. Blowing off the wheel can also occur through a faulty nipple. nine0006

In the end, the reason that the wheel is going down is the most banal - the rubber is already old and deformed over time, which means it is physically unable to provide the desired density at the point of contact. There is nothing to prevaricate here: the tire urgently needs to be replaced.


It would seem that since such a disaster does not happen with chamber tires, isn’t it better to give preference to them? Maybe in this sense this is true, but in fact, tubeless has more than one advantage. Here they are:

  • They have no friction between the tube and rubber, which means that the tire heats up less during long rides.

  • It is lighter and more reliable, since the chamber version can burst at high speed.

  • It balances better and holds pressure longer after a puncture.

  • A hole in the tread may not interfere with the ride at all - a stuck nail will simply not allow air to escape. With a chamber tire, this is impossible, it will be blown away pretty quickly. nine0006

  • Damage to the tread can be urgently repaired with a repair harness. This is quite enough to get to the nearest tire center and change tires.


First, make sure that you do not have a puncture in the wheel or that the cause of the trouble is not in the nipple. It is elementary to notice a protruding nail, but it is not always necessary to pull it out immediately and immediately. As we wrote above, a foreign object can simply get stuck in the tread and the air will have nowhere to go. An open puncture is repaired with a tourniquet. nine0006

The valve must be smeared with soapy water or simply slobbered - if there are no bubbles anywhere, then it has nothing to do with it. A defective nipple will have to be replaced with a new one.

If the valve is in order, fully inflate the tire and smear the edges of the cord with soapy water. You can do this with a brush or use a sprayer. Air bubbles will tell you that the source of the trouble is in the detachment of the cord from the disk surface, i.e. in violation of the tightness of the tire seat. Metal edges should also be carefully examined - any cracks and welding defects can be the cause of a pressure drop. nine0006

To eliminate the descent from under the rim, you can do this:

  • We poison all the air and remove the wheel from the car.

  • It is best to disassemble it, so it will be much more reliable to fix the problem. In order not to do the balancing again after the procedure, it’s a good idea to mark the position of the nipple with chalk first.

  • The disk edges will have to be properly sanded with fine sandpaper in places of rust damage and covered with a new layer of paint. nine0006

  • After the paintwork has dried, we put the tire back on and spread the rubber on the places where the cord touches the disk with a special sealant or mastic. Or you can use the soap solution again, but this time cook it much thicker so that it resembles glue in viscosity. And with the help of a simple brush, we go around the entire circumference of the cord on both sides of the wheel.

  • We inflate the tire with a compressor, pressing the cord against the disk. nine0006

So we will eliminate the damage and provide a tighter fit on the seat. The sealing compound must penetrate all micropores and prevent new bleeding of air.

If there is absolutely no time to remove the wheel, and trouble overtook you on the road, it is enough to bend the edge of the cord and also smear the rubber with sealant or soap. This is quite enough to reach the garage or car service.


The described methods are suitable if there was no serious deformation and there are no cracks in places near the mounting holes or there is no damage to the tire cord. In the worst case, you can’t do without rolling a disk in a tire fitting or replacing it. If you have an alloy wheel, then you can fix it, but this is an extremely expensive business, comparable to buying a new one. However, even when repairing at a tire center, rolling a casting does not always help, and it may soon crack. It’s better not to even think about repairing the wheels yourself. A mistake can be costly. It is often much cheaper to buy one than to repair it. The assortment of the BlackTyres online store includes inexpensive models from Russian and foreign brands. Browse the catalog and choose what you like. If the matter is not only in the disk, but also the rubber fails, spending money on repairing both of them is a waste of time. Now wheel assemblies are extremely popular. One such set will cost you 10% cheaper than a collapsible version. In addition, due to it, you can significantly save on the cost of tire fitting, since mounting and balancing of the complete wheels is not required. nine0006

How to fix a flat tire? Ways to eliminate tire punctures for a car

02/22/2018

Despite the objective importance of the spare tire, not all drivers always have it with them. Some do not carry a spare tire out of hope or belief that their tires are invulnerable. Others deliberately take this step, as they stocked up with a special tool in advance, which, if necessary, can eliminate a tire puncture along the way. What else can be used and how to do it right? Let's figure it out. nine0006

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  1. Tire puncture repair
  2. Popular products that can effectively repair tire punctures

Tire puncture repair

Conventionally, all methods for express tire repair can be divided into two categories:

  • long-term repair, which implies the full operation of the retread;
  • a short-term solution that allows you to drive to the nearest tire shop. nine0009

Consider ways to restore a damaged tire on the road. The first three methods are temporary. The latter, with the right approach, allows you to completely restore the tire.

  1. Preventive measures (i.e. preventive). A special sealing compound is pumped into all four undamaged tires. While driving, it is inside the wheel in liquid form. If the tire suddenly loses its tightness, then this composition, leaving together with the air, clogs the slot in a few seconds. This method is relevant if you have a long trip under time constraints. nine0009
  2. Foam repair is an easy and popular way to repair tire punctures. First, the damaged area is localized, if necessary, a foreign object is removed. Sealants are supplied in containers with a nozzle that is screwed onto the tire valve. The contents of the balloon are completely blown into the tire. As a rule, this procedure takes 1-2 minutes. By the time the canister "expirs", the damaged area has time to seal. In addition, small diameter wheels (up to R14) are almost completely inflated due to the contents of the cylinder. Immediately after use, it is recommended to drive 300-500 m so that the sealant is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the tire and does not cause imbalance. nine0009

  1. Short term repair with self tapping screw. The old grandfather method is applicable if the puncture has a small diameter, and there is no foreign object left in the tire body. A simple screw or self-tapping screw (preferably larger in diameter than the size of the puncture) is taken and screwed into a hole on the surface of the tire. The self-tapping screw can be borrowed from the fender liner or plastic interior elements. This method will not eliminate the air leak, but will allow the car owner (perhaps with several swaps) to get to the nearest tire service. nine0009
  2. Using a special tire repair kit. Today, the so-called first-aid kits for tires are especially popular. They include the following components:
    • awl with abrasive edges;
    • special eyelet awl with split tip;
    • raw rubber;
    • raw rubber activator.

After removing the foreign object, the hole is processed with an awl with abrasive edges: this tool must be inserted into the puncture and cleaned and developed with intensive reciprocating movements several times. Then the raw rubber tow is removed from the package and inserted into the eye of the second awl so that both ends are the same length. The hole in the tire and the raw rubber is treated with an activator. Next, the awl is inserted into the puncture in such a way that small ends of the tourniquet, about a centimeter long, remain outside. After 5 minutes, the excess remaining on the surface is cut off. This method can also successfully eliminate small side cuts. nine0006

There is a technique that allows using wire and several bundles of raw rubber to get rid of even extensive side damage to tires. However, it is quite difficult to implement and not every driver will be able to implement it.

Popular products that can effectively repair tire punctures

Consider a few well-known tools that are most widely used to repair punctures:

  1. Hi-Gear Gold Tire Doctor Emergency Sealant. Supplied in a convenient bottle with a hose and a tip for connecting to a tire valve. It works in the same way as most sealants: the container is thoroughly shaken, after that a hose is attached, and the contents from the container are completely pumped into the tire.

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