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Flat tire help in Denver

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Driver standing beside a stopped car on a foggy road at night

A flat on the shoulder of I-25 or a slow leak in a parking lot needs a different response. Here is how to handle both.

Get to a safe spot first

Driving on a flat can ruin the wheel, so pull off as soon as it is safe, but do not stop in a travel lane. On a highway, take the next exit or the widest shoulder you can reach and turn on your hazards.

When a spare will do

If you have a spare with air in it, a jack and the wheel lock key, a roadside tire change gets you to a tire shop. Compact "donut" spares are made for short distances at reduced speed, so plan to replace or repair the tire soon.

When you need a tow

No spare, a flat spare, or a missing wheel lock key
More than one flat tire
A bent wheel or damage from a pothole or curb
Run-flat tires that have already been driven on flat

Stacks of used car tires waiting at a tire shop

Repair or replace?

A tire shop decides whether a puncture can be patched. Damage to the sidewall or a tire driven on while flat usually means replacement. Used tires can be an affordable option for older cars; ask the shop.