A tire lets go and the first decision matters more than the repair. Here is what we tell callers in Stockbridge while our van is on its way.
Slow down, do not brake hard
Ease off the accelerator, keep both hands on the wheel and let the car slow itself. Hard braking on a deflating tire is what turns a flat into a spin.
Get properly off the road
On I-75 or Highway 138, aim for a wide shoulder, an exit ramp or a car park. Hazard lights on. If you are on a narrow shoulder, stand behind the barrier, not beside the car.
Decide: spare or call-out
If you have a full spare, the tools and a safe flat place, changing it yourself is fine. A donut spare is limited to about 50mph and short distances. If you are on a highway shoulder, in the dark, or the wheel nuts will not move, call instead — that is exactly the job a mobile tire service is for.
What we need to know on the phone
Your location, the tire size from the sidewall (like 225/65R17), and whether the tire went down slowly or blew out. That tells us whether to bring a repair kit or a replacement tire, and lets us price the job before we leave.
Call or text Unlimited Powerhouse Tire Solutions on (404) 408-8381, any hour, anywhere in Stockbridge, GA 30281 and metro Atlanta.