Flat tire repair and TPMS service in Elizabethtown, PA

Can my tire be repaired?

A puncture in the main tread area, up to about a quarter inch across, can usually be repaired safely. Damage in the sidewall or shoulder, a cut larger than that, or a tire that was driven flat for a distance generally cannot, because the internal structure is compromised. We take the tire off the wheel and inspect the inside before deciding.

We repair punctures with a combination plug-patch installed from the inside, the method the tire industry recommends. A plug pushed in from the outside is a roadside stopgap, not a permanent fix.

Tire pressure light: leak or sensor?

A solid TPMS light usually means one or more tires is low. Cold mornings drop pressure, so the light often appears with the first chilly week of fall. A light that blinks for a minute and then stays on usually means a sensor has failed or its battery is dead. We test each sensor and replace and program only the ones that need it.

Pothole season

Late winter and spring potholes on Central PA roads bend wheels and cause slow bead leaks. If a tire keeps losing air after a hard hit, we check the wheel for bends and cracks.