Flat Tire Repair

Flat Tire Repair in Frederick, MD

What To Do If You Get a Flat Tire?

What you do when you get a flat tire really depends on what situation you're in when you notice that your tire is flat. You'll probably notice in one of two ways: walking out to your car on the way to work or while you're driving. Hopefully it's not the latter.

If you walk up and notice your tire is flat while your car is parked the solution is simple. Just inspect the tire for nails, staples, or other foreign objects. If you can't find anything you may just have low tire pressure. If you find anything stuck in your tire it's time to pull out the spare. All you have to do is remove the flat tire and replace with the spare. Make sure you remember to tighten your lug nuts back down before heading to the shop to have your tire repaired.

On the other hand, if you're driving chances are your going to feel your tire going flat before you see or hear it. You will feel a pull toward the side the flat tire is on and it will also feel difficult to accelerate. Once you notice your tire going flat or is flat you have to pull over immediately. If you try to drive on a flat you will likely damage the tire and wheel. Not to mention the inherent safety risk for you and other drivers. Make sure you pull over far enough to safely install the spare and avoid other drivers.

Once you get you spare tire on, bring your tire to us here at Tire World Auto Centers to have your flat tire repaired and re-installed.

How to Avoid Getting a Flat Tire:

Flat tires eventually happen to everyone. However, there are some ways to help you reduce the likelihood a flat tire will happen to you:

• Maintain proper tire pressure
• Check to make sure you have a spare and it's aired up
• Check your tires for uneven wear often
• Shop for good tread when you buy tires
• Don't drive near construction zones if you can help it
• Check your brakes regularly
• Keep a can of compressed air in your vehicle

Reliable Flat Tire Repair in Frederick, MD

If you have a flat tire, you should now know what steps to take to ensure the safety of you and other drivers. Always bring your flat tires to Tire World Auto Centers in Fredrick, MD for repairs you can count on. We also serve drivers in Middletown, Urbana, Walkersville, New Market, Braddock Heights, Ballenger Creek, and Mt. Airy, MD. Our expert technicians can usually have you in and out in only a couple minutes. Give us a call at one of our convenient locations or drop by the shop today!