Flat Tire Repair
Have a Flat Tire? We Can Help.
A flat tire can happen at the worst possible time. Whether you have a nail or screw in your tire, a slow leak, or a tire that has suddenly lost air, Jason Lewis Chevrolet can help you determine whether the tire can be safely repaired or whether it needs to be replaced.
Can Your Flat Tire Be Repaired?
A tire may be repairable when the damage is limited to the appropriate repairable area of the tread and the tire has not suffered additional damage. A tire may need to be replaced when the damage involves areas that cannot be safely repaired or when the tire has other conditions that make continued use unsafe.
The only way to determine whether a specific tire can be safely repaired is to have it properly inspected. Our service professionals can inspect the tire and help you determine the best solution for your vehicle.
Schedule an inspectionWhether a tire can be repaired depends on the location, the size of the damage, the condition of the tire, and whether it has other damage.
Why Sidewall Damage Usually Requires Tire Replacement
The sidewall of a tire flexes as the tire rolls and supports the weight of the vehicle. Damage to the sidewall — including a puncture, cut, bulge, or other significant damage — can compromise the structure of the tire. For this reason, sidewall damage generally cannot be repaired safely.
If your tire has sidewall damage, our service professionals can inspect the tire and help you determine whether a replacement tire is needed.
Get a Price on a Replacement TireA Nail or Screw Does Not Always Mean You Need a New Tire
A puncture in the tread area does not automatically mean that the tire must be replaced. The ability to repair a punctured tire depends on factors such as:
The location of the damage
The size of the puncture
The condition of the tire
The amount of damage
Whether the tire was driven while significantly underinflated
Whether the tire has other damage
Small Puncture? Still Get It Inspected.
A tire that has been driven while flat or severely underinflated may have internal damage that is not visible from the outside. Do not assume that a tire is safe to repair simply because the puncture appears small. A professional inspection is important.
What to Do If You Have a Flat Tire
Our goal is to help you make the appropriate decision for your vehicle.
Find a Safe Location
If you experience a flat tire while driving, move to a safe location if possible.
Avoid Driving on a Flat Tire
Driving on a flat or severely underinflated tire can cause additional damage to the tire and wheel.
Check the Tire Carefully
If it is safe to do so, look for the source of the problem. Do not remove a puncturing object unless instructed to do so by a qualified professional.
Contact Us
Our service professionals can inspect the tire and help determine whether it can be repaired or needs to be replaced.
We Can Help You Find Replacement Tires For:
Jason Lewis Chevrolet offers tires for Chevrolet vehicles, other GM brands, and virtually every major domestic and foreign vehicle make — including Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ford F-150, Toyota Camry, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, and more.
A Flat Tire Can Be an Opportunity to Check the Other Tires
If one tire is damaged or worn, it is a good opportunity to look at the condition of the other tires as well. Sometimes a flat tire is an isolated problem. In other situations, it may be an opportunity to identify additional tire concerns before they become a larger problem.
Get a Tire PriceUneven Tread Wear
Our service professionals can help identify differences in tread wear between tires.
Low Tread Depth
A check of remaining tread can help determine whether a tire is nearing the end of its service life.
Cracks, Bulges & Cuts
Other visible damage can be identified during the same visit as your flat tire inspection.
Flat Tire Repair Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Whether a tire can be repaired depends on the location and size of the damage, the condition of the tire, and whether the tire has suffered additional damage.
Sidewall damage generally cannot be safely repaired because the sidewall is an important structural part of the tire. A tire with sidewall damage may need to be replaced.
A puncture may be repairable if it is located in an appropriate repairable area of the tire and the tire has not suffered other damage. The tire must be properly inspected.
Driving on a flat or severely underinflated tire can cause additional damage to the tire and wheel. If possible, stop in a safe location and contact a qualified tire professional.
It depends on the condition of the tire. Driving on a flat or severely underinflated tire can cause internal damage that may not be visible from the outside. The tire must be properly inspected.
A professional inspection can help determine whether the tire can be safely repaired or whether it should be replaced.
Yes. Jason Lewis Chevrolet's service department provides tire-related services for Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Buick, and many other domestic and foreign vehicle makes and models.
If a tire cannot be safely repaired, we can help you find a replacement tire appropriate for your vehicle.
Keep your tires performing their best
Need Help With a Flat Tire?
Whether you have a nail in your tire, a slow leak, a flat tire, or damage to the tire sidewall, Jason Lewis Chevrolet can help you determine what to do next. Do not drive farther than necessary on a flat or severely underinflated tire.
We proudly serve Chevrolet drivers in Livingston, Cookeville, Crossville, Monterey, Sparta, Jamestown, Fairfield Glade, and surrounding East Tennessee communities.