Flat Tire Fixed So You Can Keep Driving

Tire Change and Flat Tire Assistance in Elizabethton, Tennessee

When you hit a pothole on a side street in Elizabethton and your tire goes flat, or you walk out to your driveway and find a tire that lost air overnight, you need someone who can remove the damaged tire and install your spare so you can drive to a repair shop or finish your trip. Tombstone Towing provides flat tire assistance around the clock, handling tire changes for cars, trucks, and electric vehicles using the tools and techniques that keep your vehicle stable during the swap.

Our service includes removing the flat, installing your spare tire, and checking that the spare is inflated properly before you drive away. We respond to calls on highways, parking lots, residential streets, and remote roads throughout Elizabethton, and our 4-wheel-drive service truck can reach vehicles stuck on soft shoulders or steep grades where a standard roadside van can't operate safely.

If you have a flat tire and need it changed in Elizabethton, call Tombstone Towing to arrange quick, dependable help that gets you moving again.

What the Tire Change Process Looks Like

When you call, we confirm your location in Elizabethton and ask whether you have a spare tire in your vehicle, then dispatch a service truck with the jacks, lug wrenches, and torque tools needed to complete the job safely. Our driver positions the jack under the vehicle's frame, lifts the car or truck high enough to clear the flat tire, removes the lug nuts, pulls off the damaged tire, and installs your spare.

After the tire is changed, your vehicle sits level on the spare and you can drive several miles to a tire shop where a technician can repair or replace the damaged tire. The lug nuts are tightened to the correct torque so the wheel stays secure, and the flat tire is placed in your trunk or truck bed if there's room.

We also perform a quick visual inspection of the spare to check for obvious damage or low air pressure, and if the spare is flat or missing, we can arrange a tow to a nearby repair facility. Our service works for full-size spares, compact donuts, and run-flat tires on standard and electric vehicles.

We Understand You May Have Some Concerns

People who need a tire changed on the roadside often want to know how long it takes, whether their spare tire is safe to drive on, and what happens if the spare is also flat.

How long does it take to change a flat tire?
The tire change itself takes about 15 to 20 minutes once we arrive, and most calls within Elizabethton are reached within 30 to 45 minutes. Total time from your call to driving away is usually under an hour.
What if I don't have a spare tire in my vehicle?
If your vehicle doesn't have a spare or the spare is also flat, we can tow your car to a tire shop in Elizabethton where a new tire can be installed. Many newer vehicles come with repair kits instead of spares, and those kits don't always work on larger punctures.
Can you change a tire on an electric vehicle?
Yes, we follow the same process for electric vehicles and use jacking points specified by the manufacturer to avoid damaging the battery or undercarriage. Most electric cars have spares or repair kits, and we handle both.
How far can I drive on a spare tire?
Full-size spares can be driven like a regular tire, but compact donut spares are meant for temporary use and should only be driven 50 to 70 miles at speeds below 50 miles per hour. We recommend heading straight to a tire shop after the change.
What happens if the lug nuts are rusted or stuck?
We carry breaker bars and impact tools that can remove rusted or overtightened lug nuts without damaging the studs. If the lug nuts are stripped or broken, we may need to tow the vehicle to a shop where they can be drilled out and replaced.

Tombstone Towing responds to flat tire calls throughout Elizabethton with the tools and experience to swap your tire quickly and get you back on the road safely. Contact us now if you need a tire changed and want reliable roadside help that shows up fast.