What Moves The Price
- A usable spare, or a tire supplied
- Time of day
- Vehicle size
- Remote locations
YBE quotes the price for your car before work starts: call (202) 455-3822.
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Spare or repair
Many punctures in the tread can be plugged and patched. Damage to the sidewall cannot, and a tire driven flat for any distance is often ruined inside even if it looks fine.
YBE fits your spare where you sit or checks whether the flat can be plugged, then tells you what the tire needs next.
Need This Fixed?
YBE handles this at the Capitol Heights shop, seven days a week. Read about Flat-Tire Assistance, or call and describe what your car is doing.
Common Questions
A compact “donut” spare is meant for short distances, usually around 50 to 70 miles, enough to reach a shop. A full-size spare can be driven normally if it is in good condition and properly inflated. Check the sidewall and owner’s manual for your spare’s limits.
Most compact spares are rated for 50 mph. The limit is printed on the tire’s sidewall.
Yes, for a short distance at reduced speed, with correct air pressure. It has less grip and a smaller footprint, so braking and handling are worse. Replace or repair the regular tire as soon as you can.
Once help arrives, fitting a usable spare typically takes 15 to 30 minutes. Locking lug nuts without the key, a missing jack point or a flat spare add time.
Sources
Where the information on this page comes from.
- Towpal, tire change pricing
- J’s Roadside
- David’s Tire and Battery
- OHA Roadside, how far can you drive on a spare