How fast can I drive on a spare tire?
Most temporary spares are limited to about 50 mph. Check the tire sidewall or vehicle manual and drive cautiously.
Tire Change
Flat Tire Change with Spare
If you have a usable spare tire, Tru Roadside Care can come to your location and install it.
Typical starting point
$75 to $100
Spare tire installation
Roadside safety support
Fast dispatch for flat tires
When to call
A spare-tire change is the right call when the vehicle has a good spare, the wheel can be removed, and the lug nuts are not stripped or locked without a key.
What happens next
- 1Confirm you have a spare
- 2Share your location and vehicle type
- 3Technician removes the flat and installs the spare
- 4You get speed and distance guidance for the spare
Common questions
Answers specific to this roadside service.
What if I do not have a spare?
Use mobile tire replacement instead. Tru Roadside Care can help source and install a tire when available.
Related roadside services
Starting at $160 plus tire cost
MOBILE TIRE REPLACEMENT
No spare tire? Tru Roadside Care can help source a new or used tire and install it where you are.
$100 to $125
TIRE REPAIR
Got a nail or slow leak? Tru Roadside Care can help with eligible tire repair and safer backup options.
Starting at $85
STRIPPED LUG NUT REMOVAL
When a flat tire cannot be removed because a lug nut is stripped, swollen, or damaged, Tru Roadside Care can send specialty removal help.
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