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Flat Tire Change in Arlington, TX
A flat on the highway is dangerous to fix yourself. We put your spare on where you stopped, and if there is no usable spare, we tow you to a tire shop.
Dispatch, 24/7(682) 351-8822
Who changes a flat tire in Arlington, TX?
Call Quick Towing And Wrecker Services at (682) 351-8822. A driver comes to your car, takes off the flat, puts on your spare and tightens the lug nuts to the right torque. We work 24 hours a day in Arlington and the nearby cities.
We change tires on cars, SUVs and pickups on highway shoulders, in lots and in driveways. On a highway, the truck parks behind your car with its lights on to protect the work area.
What if I don't have a spare tire?
Many new cars come with an inflator kit instead of a spare. If the kit won't seal the hole, or the tire is torn, we tow the car on the flatbed to a tire shop, a dealer or your home.
Tell the dispatcher on the call whether you have a spare, a donut or no spare at all. If you don't know, check under the trunk floor or under the back of a pickup. That answer decides whether we send a tire change or a tow.
Can I drive on a donut spare?
Yes, but only as far as you need to get the flat replaced, and usually no faster than 50 miles per hour. Check the sticker on the spare for its limits. A donut is not made for highway trips or long distances.
After the spare is on, go to a tire shop as soon as you can. Many flats can be patched if the hole is in the tread and not in the sidewall.
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(682) 351-8822What do I need for a tire change?
Your spare, and the key for the locking lug nut if your wheels have one. The locking key is usually in the glove box, the center console or with the jack. Without it the wheel may not come off, and the car would need a tow.
If your car has a tire pressure sensor, the warning light may stay on with the spare. That is normal. The tire shop resets it when the repaired tire goes back on.
Check where your jack and wrench are kept before you ever need them. On many SUVs and pickups the spare hangs under the rear of the vehicle and is lowered with a crank through a hole near the bumper. Our drivers know how to drop it, but a rusted cable can take extra time.
Is it safe to change my own tire on the highway?
On a narrow shoulder of I-30, I-20 or SH-360 it is risky, because you work with your back to fast traffic. If you can't get well off the road, stay in the car with your hazards on and call for help.
If you must drive a short way on the flat to reach a safer spot, go slowly. Driving far on a flat ruins the tire and can bend the wheel, which turns a cheap repair into an expensive one.
How much does a tire change cost?
The dispatcher quotes the price on the phone before the truck leaves, based on where you are and the time. If it turns into a tow because the spare is flat or missing, you get that price before we load the car.
Check your spare's air pressure once in a while. A flat spare is one of the most common reasons a tire change becomes a tow.
What if the lug nuts won't come off?
Our drivers use proper breaker bars and impact tools, so lug nuts that were over-tightened at a shop usually come off. If a stud is rusted, stripped or the locking key is missing, the wheel may not come off safely, and we tow the car to a tire shop instead.
Never stand on a lug wrench or use a pipe on it to force a nut on the roadside. That is how studs snap and how people get hurt.
Can you patch my tire on the spot?
No. We swap the flat for your spare so you can drive to a tire shop, where the tire can be inspected from the inside and patched or replaced. A proper repair needs the tire off the wheel, which is shop work.
Plugs sold in kits are a temporary fix at best. A tire shop can tell you if the damage is in the repairable part of the tread. Damage in the sidewall or near the shoulder means a new tire.
Why do I keep getting flats on DFW roads?
Construction debris, potholes and summer heat. Screws and nails gather on shoulders near construction zones, potholes bend wheels and cut sidewalls, and hot pavement raises tire pressure on tires that are already worn.
Check your tire pressure once a month when the tires are cold, using the number on the sticker inside the driver's door, not the number on the tire. Look at the tread too. Worn tires go flat more easily and take longer to stop on wet roads.
What if I have two flat tires?
Most cars carry one spare, so two flats means a tow. The car goes on the flatbed and rides to a tire shop or your home without turning the wheels, which protects the rims from more damage.
Two flats at once usually means you hit something: a pothole edge, a curb or debris in the lane. Ask the tire shop to check the wheels and the alignment as well.
Can you change a tire on a car with run-flat tires?
Cars with run-flat tires usually have no spare. A run-flat lets you drive a limited distance at reduced speed to a shop. If you are past that distance, or the tire is badly damaged, we tow the car on the flatbed instead.
Check your owner's manual for the run-flat limits. Many run-flat tires can't be repaired once they have been driven flat, so plan on a replacement.
Where is flat tire change available?
Everywhere we tow: Arlington and 16 nearby cities in Dallas-Fort Worth. Call from any of them and the nearest truck is sent.
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