Tire Repair, The Right Way
Tire Repair, The Right Way
We know what to do to fix tires the first time, every time. After all, your safety rides on your tires being in good condition.
Free Flat Repairs
The Les Schwab Tire Warranty includes free flat repairs. If we can’t fix a covered tire damaged by a road hazard, we’ll replace it for free.
Most Tires Fixed in No Time Flat
We’ll get your tires repaired as fast as possible. Just come by any Les Schwab location or make an appointment online.
Fixing More than 4 Million Flats a Year
When we fix a repairable flat, the tires are as good as they were before the flat. We guarantee that each repair will last the life of the tire.
What Makes a Tire Repairable?
According to the Tire Industry Association guidelines, all repairs on any tire are limited to the tread area. If the damage is on the shoulder or sidewall, it is likely not repairable and should be replaced. When you have Les Schwab tires and the flat isn’t repairable, our no-hassle road hazard protection has you covered.
Les Schwab fixes millions of flats every year. Those repairs last for the life of the tire. Thankfully, it doesn’t take a lifetime to finish up a repair. From the time your vehicle gets into the repair bay to the moment you drive out of our parking lot, you’ll be in and out fast. Here’s how flat repairs are done.
While you hang out in our welcoming waiting area and enjoy a bag of popcorn, we’ll get to work. First, we’ll put your vehicle on a lift and perform an inspection. This includes looking over the tread of the tire, the sidewalls, stem (air valve), and looking for exposed belts. This first step can often tell us if your tire can be repaired or needs to be replaced.
Next, we remove the wheel and tire assembly, then submerge it in a water tank to locate and mark the cause of the leak. Once again, the tire professional will determine if the flat can be repaired. If it can be repaired, the technician working on your vehicle will remove the tire from the wheel and prep it inside and out.
Often, we remove the object and drill the damaged area at the angle the object entered the tire. We then buff and clean the inside, cement it, then apply a plug/patch combination and sealer. Depending on the angle of the puncture, a 2-piece patch may be required. Before reinstalling the wheel, we double-check the patch by placing the tire and wheel in a water tank. This is done to verify the patch was done properly and there are no leaks.
Once your tire is back on your vehicle, we’ll check the pressure and TPMS on all four tires.
*Terms and conditions apply. See the Les Schwab Tire Warranty for details.
America’s Best Tire Warranty
Everything we do, we do to earn your trust. That includes the Les Schwab Tire Warranty that doesn’t cost extra and lasts for the life of your tires.
- No Extra Cost or Certificates
- 100% Road Hazard Damage Replacement with No Expiration
- Exchange Your Tires if You’re Not Completely Satisfied
- Free Flat Repairs, Rotations, Rebalancing, and Air Pressure Checks at more than 555 Locations
Tire Repair FAQs
What You Need To Know
Why Worn Tires Are Less Safe
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Three Easy Ways to Stay on Top of Tire Care
Regular tire care can head off bigger problems later. Here’s how to remember to do tire maintenance like air and treadwear checks on time.
Tire Size Calculator: What Size Tires Should You Get?
Before you decide on a new tire size, use our tire size calculator to make it will work for your vehicle!
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