Tire Repair

What We Fix

Whether you have picked up a nail, hit a pothole, or discovered a slow leak, our tire repair service gets you back on the road safely. We repair punctures in the tread area of passenger vehicle tires, light trucks, and SUVs — on-site whenever possible.

Common Tire Issues We Handle

• Nail or screw punctures in the tread
• Slow leaks from minor punctures or faulty valve stems
• Sidewall assessment — we will tell you honestly if a tire is repairable or needs replacement
• Emergency roadside patches to get you to our shop for a permanent repair

Our AAA-approved technicians carry professional plug-and-patch equipment and can perform many repairs right where you are — at home, at work, or on the side of the highway.

Who This Service Is For

Our tire repair service is ideal for:

• Commuters who discover a flat tire in a parking lot or driveway
• Highway breakdowns — we respond 24/7 across Western New York
• Fleet operators who need quick turnaround to keep vehicles in service
• AAA members using their roadside benefits (covered at no charge through your membership)
• Anyone who wants to avoid the cost of a new tire when a repair will do the job safely

If you are stuck on the 190, the 290, the Thruway, or anywhere in the Buffalo-Niagara region, we will dispatch a truck and assess your tire on-site.

When You Need Tire Repair

Call us if you notice:

• A flat tire or visibly low tire pressure
• A hissing sound from a tire (active air leak)
• Your TPMS warning light is on and you can see or feel a low tire
• You ran over debris (construction zone nails, road hazards) and suspect a puncture
• A slow leak that keeps returning even after you add air

In Buffalo winters, potholes and road debris are especially common. If you hit something and your tire pressure drops, do not keep driving — low pressure causes sidewall damage that makes the tire unrepairable. Call us right away.

What to Expect

1. Call or request service — reach us at (716) 877-7780 or request a tow online (AAA members use roadside.aaa.com) 2. We dispatch a truck — average response time under 30 minutes in the Amherst/Buffalo area 3. On-site assessment — our technician inspects the tire to confirm it is repairable 4. Repair or spare — we plug/patch the puncture on-site, or install your spare and tow you to our shop for a permanent repair 5. Back on the road — most roadside repairs take 20–30 minutes

If the tire cannot be repaired safely (sidewall damage, multiple punctures, or worn tread), we will explain your options and can tow your vehicle to our NAPA AutoCare shop at 2131 Eggert Road in Amherst for tire replacement.