Nail in tire

Leave the nail in, since it's often plugging the hole, and avoid driving far or fast on it. If it's in the tread and not near the edge, the tire can usually be plugged and patched; a nail in the shoulder or sidewall means the tire has to be replaced.

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Likely causes

Construction debris on roads near job sites
Nails dropped around new home builds
Roofing nails in the streets after storm repairs
Debris that collects along lane edges and shoulders

Try this first

Don't pull the nail out
Check the pressure and compare it to the door-jamb sticker
Note where the nail is: the center of the tread, near the edge or on the side
If the tire is holding air, drive only slowly and a short distance

When to call us

The tire is losing air or already flat
The nail is in the tread and you want it repaired where you are
The nail is near the edge or in the sidewall and the tire needs replacing

Screw or nail in tireSomething stuck in your tread? We pull it and seal it.$70+ $19 dispatch

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In danger or blocking traffic? Call 911 first.

We come to where your car is

Day or night: your driveway, the parking garage at work or the shoulder of the freeway.

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Questions

01Should I pull the nail out?

No. The nail is often sealing the hole. Pulling it can turn a slow leak into a flat on the spot.

02Can every nail hole be repaired?

No. A repair is only safe for a small puncture in the tread area. A hole in the shoulder or sidewall, a large gash, or a tire that was driven flat needs to be replaced.

03What's the difference between a plug and a patch?

A plug fills the hole from the outside; a patch seals the inside of the tire. Using both together is the more complete repair.

Nail in tire

Likely causes

Try this first

When to call us

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