Tire repair and flats
Flat-tire assessment and repair when the damage and tire condition allow it.
A nail, recurring air loss or a damaged tire needs an assessment before repair can be promised. Contact Mac Tires with the tire size, symptoms and whether it has been driven while flat. The location and extent of damage, prior repairs and internal condition affect whether repair is appropriate. Call before traveling if the tire cannot hold pressure or the vehicle feels unsafe.
When to get in touch
- A nail or screw in the tread
- A tire that is low every few days
- The pressure light comes back after you fill it
- A slow leak with nothing visible in the tread
- You are driving on the spare
Services available
- Flat-tire and pressure-loss assessment
- Repairability discussion after inspection
- Repair or replacement options
- Confirmation of the installed price and timing
How it goes
No appointment needed, and no surprises on the invoice.
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Call or drive in
Tell us what is going on, or the size on your sidewall if it is tires. We will quote you on the phone.
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We look at it with you
Tread, pads, codes or readings, whatever the job needs. You see what we see before anything is ordered.
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Know the next step
Confirm the service, installed price and expected timing with the shop before work begins.
Questions people ask
Is a plug as good as a patch?
A plug alone is not an acceptable permanent repair. Industry guidance calls for removing the tire, inspecting it and, when the puncture is eligible, filling the injury and sealing the inner liner. Ask the shop to assess the tire before assuming repair is possible.
Why can a sidewall puncture not be repaired?
The sidewall is the part of the tire that flexes every time the wheel turns, so no patch will stay sealed there and the cords around the hole are already damaged. The repairable area is the tread, and even there a cut wider than a quarter inch is too big. If we find damage in the sidewall or the shoulder we will show you and tell you straight that it needs a tire, rather than sell you a repair that will not hold.
How long does a flat repair take, and can I wait?
Call (954) 468-7920 to check current availability and discuss the tire’s condition before traveling. Repairability and timing depend on an inspection and the workload. If using a temporary spare, follow its speed and distance limits.
My tire keeps going down but there is no nail in it. What now?
A leak can occur at the tread, valve, bead or wheel, and damage may not be visible from outside. Repeatedly adding air does not identify the cause. Ask for a leak assessment rather than assuming coastal corrosion or a failed sensor.
Still not sure?
Call (954) 468-7920 and ask for Kevin. A straight answer costs nothing, and we will tell you if we are not the right shop for the job.
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