Tire sidewall damage: bulge, cut or puncture
Sidewall damage can't be safely repaired, and a bulge means the tire could blow out, so don't drive on it if you can avoid it. The fix is your spare or a new tire, and we can do either one where the car is.
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Likely causes
- Hitting a curb or pothole hard
- Driving on a tire with very low air
- Sharp debris slicing the side
- An old tire cracking from heat and sun
Try this first
- Stop driving on it and park somewhere safe and level
- Look for a bubble, a deep cut or exposed cords, without pressing on a bulge
- Check whether your spare has air
- Find your tire size printed on the sidewall, such as 225/65R17
When to call us
- You see a bulge, a deep cut or cords showing
- You want the spare put on
- You need a new tire; have the size ready when you call
Tire replacementTire beyond repair? We bring a new one and mount it.From $129+ $19 dispatch
Call (469) 619-8700 or request online.
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.
Questions
01Why can't a sidewall be patched?
The sidewall flexes constantly as the tire rolls. A patch there won't hold reliably, and a weakened sidewall can fail at speed. Accepted tire repair practice limits repairs to the tread area.
02Is a small bulge OK to drive on?
No. A bulge means the tire's inner structure is broken and air is pushing against the rubber. It can burst without warning, so treat it as a tire that needs replacing now.