United Tire and Service News

Discover what the warning signs of tire failure are so you can stay safe in the event your tires need repair or replacement.

Getting a flat tire is always a huge inconvenience. You were going about your day and suddenly “boom!” You pull over to check the damage and notice your tire is flat. The first question you ask yourself is, 'What should I do if I have a flat tire?"  One thing you should not do when you get a flat tire is to continue driving. Without a proper tire, you can seriously damage your wheel, which will cause the need for a tire replacement. A flat tire is caused by either a pun...

You can’t always avoid a flat tire, but you can take steps to prevent flats. Read more to find out the most common causes of a flat tire.

You’re driving on the highway and you get a flat tire. That situation can be frustrating and inconvenient. Getting a flat is usually caused by sharp objects such as nails, glass, debris, and other elements left on the road. A flat tire can only be repaired if the punctured tire's tread area is less than 1/4" in diameter. Repair of larger tread punctures and of punctures to the tire's shoulder and sidewall areas are not recommended. Before repairing a punctured tire, you n...