Flat Tire Change in Atlanta, GA
A flat tire change means we take off the damaged tire and put your spare on right where you stopped, so you can drive to a tire shop. Prolocal Towing Services handles flat tire change calls in Atlanta, GA, including West End, Downtown, Midtown, Cascade Heights, the airport area and East Point. Call (470) 905-2410 for a current ETA and a free quote.
What Do You Need for a Flat Tire Change in Atlanta?
A roadside tire change is simple when three things are in place. Checking them before you call saves time and avoids a wasted trip.
1. A usable spare. It can be a full-size spare or a compact "donut." Look under the trunk floor, or under the back of many pickups and SUVs. Spares that sit unused for a long time are often low on air, so if yours looks flat too, tell us.
2. The key for locking lug nuts. Some wheels have one locking lug nut that needs a special key, a socket with a unique pattern that came with the car. It's usually in the glove box, the center console, a trunk side pocket or next to the spare. Without it, the wheel can't come off the normal way.
3. A reasonably safe place to work. A driveway, a parking lot or a wide shoulder is ideal. On a tight shoulder with traffic close by, we may suggest another plan.
No spare, no lug nut key, or more damage than one tire? Then the answer is a tow to a tire shop of your choice. Our car towing in Atlanta page explains how that works.
Call (470) 905-2410What Should I Do the Moment a Tire Goes Flat?
A blowout or a slow leak both feel alarming. These steps keep you and your car safer until help arrives.
Ease off, don't slam the brakes
Hold the wheel firmly, let the car slow down gradually and signal before you move over. Hard braking on a flat can pull the car sideways.
Get out of traffic
Pull onto the shoulder, an exit ramp or a parking lot. Rolling slowly on a flat can hurt the wheel, but your safety matters more than the rim.
Lights on, stay on the safe side
Turn on your hazard lights. If you step out, use the door away from traffic and don't kneel by a tire on the traffic side.
Find the spare and the key
While you wait, locate the spare and the lug nut key if it's safe to do so. Tell us on the phone what you found.
What If I Get a Flat Tire on the Highway in Atlanta?
A flat on I-20, I-285, the Downtown Connector or Langford Pkwy is a different job from a flat in your driveway. Traffic is fast and close, and shoulders vary. If there's room to work on the side away from traffic, we can usually change the tire right there. If the flat is on the traffic side and the shoulder is narrow, the safer choice may be to move the car to the next exit or a parking lot, or to tow it.
Remember that a compact spare is meant to get you to a tire shop, not to replace your tire. Follow the speed and distance limits printed on it or in your vehicle's manual, and have the flat fixed or replaced at a tire shop as soon as you can.
Sitting with the hazard lights on for a long time can also run down a weak battery. If the car won't restart after the tire is on, we can help with a jump start in Atlanta too. Tire changes are part of our roadside assistance in Atlanta, together with lockouts, fuel delivery and winch-outs.
For anything that isn't urgent, you can request a free quote online. Our home page has an overview of all towing services in Atlanta, GA.
Prolocal Towing Services at a Glance
Services
Car, flatbed, motorcycle, medium duty, heavy duty and accident towing, plus roadside assistance: jump starts, flat tire changes, car lockouts, fuel delivery and winch-outs.
Hours
Available day and night. Call to check current availability; we dispatch quickly and give you a current ETA.
Areas Served
West End & southwest Atlanta, Downtown, Midtown, Cascade Heights, the Hartsfield-Jackson airport area and East Point, including nearby stretches of I-20, I-75/I-85 and I-285.
Phone & Quote
(470) 905-2410. Free quotes by phone or online. Prolocal Towing Services, Atlanta, GA 30310.
Flat Tire Questions
Do I need a spare tire for you to help?
Yes, to change the tire on the spot we need a usable spare, either full-size or compact. If you don't have one, or it's flat too, we can tow your car to a tire shop of your choice.
What if my wheel has locking lug nuts?
Then we need the lug nut key that came with your car. Check the glove box, center console, trunk and the spare tire area; if you can't find it, a tow to a tire shop of your choice is usually the way to go.
Can you change a tire on the side of the interstate?
Often, yes, when there's enough room to work away from moving traffic. If the shoulder is too narrow or the flat is on the traffic side, we may suggest moving the car to a safer spot or towing it.
What if I have more than one flat?
Most cars carry only one spare, so two flats usually means a tow. We can take your car to a tire shop of your choice.
Can you tow my car to a tire shop?
Yes. Tell us which tire shop you'd like, or your home address, and we'll take the car there. If you can, call the shop first to check that they can take your car in.