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Flat tire change

Yayi’s Towing changes flat tires at the roadside using your vehicle’s spare. If there’s no usable spare or the wheel is damaged, we tow you to a tire shop instead.

Front of the Yayi’s Towing Ford F-650 tow truck
Flat tire change

When to call us

  • A flat or low tire
  • A blowout on the highway
  • Lug nuts that won’t come loose
  • No jack or tools in the car

How it works

  1. 01

    Safe spot

    Get off the road if you can, with hazards on.

  2. 02

    Lift

    We jack the car at the correct lift point.

  3. 03

    Swap

    The flat comes off and your spare goes on.

  4. 04

    Tighten

    Lug nuts are tightened in a star pattern.

Have this ready

  • Where the spare is
  • The wheel lock key, if your car has one
  • Whether the spare holds air

Good to know

Look for a wheel lock key

Many cars have one locking lug nut on each wheel. The key is usually in the glove box or with the spare. Without it, the wheel can’t come off at the roadside.

Flat tire change questions

Can you patch or repair the tire?

No. We fit your spare. A tire shop can repair or replace the flat.

How far can I drive on a donut spare?

Most compact spares are rated for about 50 miles at up to 50 mph. Check the sidewall and get the flat fixed soon.

My car has no spare. Now what?

We tow it to a tire shop or your home.

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