Some tire problems can be fixed where the vehicle sits, and many cannot. For a flat or a damaged tire in Detroit, MI, call Detroit Tire Shop and ask directly whether a visit to your location is possible; the shop itself is at 13054 Grand River Ave in Detroit.
A tire that has gone flat in a driveway or a parking lot raises two questions: can it be repaired, and can that happen right where you are? The first depends on the damage. The second depends on who you call.
Don't count on a van at your door until you've asked. It tells you what to ask so you do not lose an afternoon waiting on the wrong thing.
What can and can't be fixed away from a shop?
A nail through the middle of the tread is the classic repair candidate. The tire has to come off the wheel so the inside can be inspected, because a plug alone from the outside does not count as a proper repair.
A sidewall cut or bulge, a separated tread, or a bent wheel means replacement. No amount of convenience changes that, so be prepared for the answer to be a new tire.
What should I tell them on the phone?
Give the tire size from the sidewall, where the vehicle is, and whether you can put on the spare. If the car is on a road or a lot with traffic, say so, because that changes whether it is safe to work on.
Ask for the quote in full, including mounting, balancing and disposal of the old tire.
- Tire size from the sidewall
- Exact location and whether it is safe to stop there
- Whether the spare is usable
- What damage you can see
Is it quicker to bring the wheel in?
Sometimes. If you can mount the spare and drive carefully, a trip to Detroit Tire Shop may end with a proper repair or a new tire in one stop. Call first and describe the damage.
Does Detroit Tire Shop come to my location?
Call and ask. Mobile service isn't among the shop's listed services, so confirm directly before you wait on one.
Can I drive on a flat to reach the shop?
No. Driving on a flat can wreck the sidewall and the wheel, which turns a repair into a replacement. Use the spare or get towed.
What size do I give them?
Read the sidewall of the flat tire. The full size string is what they need to confirm availability.