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Roadside tire change, big tires included

Our roadside tire change puts your spare on where you stopped, at any hour, from compact cars to big tires on lifted trucks. If there is no usable spare, or the spot is too tight to work safely, the same call becomes a tow.

Call (303) 674-0198 Find your spare
  • Cars and sedans
  • SUVs and minivans
  • Pickups
  • Lifted trucks, 35 inch tires
Flat to spare24/7
Snugged in sequenceLug nuts go back on in the order your owner's manual shows, not one after another around the wheel.
Usable spare in the vehicleChanged on site
Lifted truck, big tireSay the size
No spare, or two tires downTow
MM01Spare tire check

Find your spare before you call

Many drivers have never seen their spare. Pick your kind of vehicle to see where it usually rides and how it comes out, then tick off the four checks below. Your owner's manual has the exact spot for your model.

Your vehicle

Car or sedan

Under the trunk floor

Roadside fix
  1. Empty the trunk enough to lift the floor panel or carpet.
  2. Look for the spare in a well under the panel, often with the jack and wheel wrench beside it.
  3. Press on the tread. A spare that has sat for years can be low or flat.

Tell dispatch"Sedan, compact spare in the trunk, the jack is there too."

Some newer cars carry a sealant and inflator kit in that well instead of a tire. If that is all you find, pick "No spare found."

SUV or minivan

Cargo floor, or hung underneath

Roadside fix
  1. Lift the cargo floor cover first. Some spares sit right there.
  2. If not, it is likely stored under the vehicle, below the cargo area. Many models lower it by turning a bolt under a small cover in the cargo floor with the wheel wrench.
  3. On some minivans it hangs under the body behind a sliding door. Your manual shows where.

Tell dispatch"SUV, I think the spare is underneath and I have the wrench."

Do not crawl under the vehicle on the shoulder to look. Tell dispatch you think it is underneath and let the driver handle it.

Pickup truck

Under the truck bed

Roadside fix
  1. Most pickups hang the spare under the bed on a cable hoist.
  2. The hoist is turned from an access hole in or near the rear bumper, using the jack handle or wheel wrench. Some covers open with the vehicle key.
  3. Note the tire size on the sidewall of a road tire, especially on a lifted truck with bigger tires than stock.

Tell dispatch"Pickup, spare under the bed, tires are 35 inch."

Hoists and locks under a truck rust after years of road spray and can seize. Tell dispatch if it will not come down. On a lifted truck, the stock spare may also be smaller than the tires you run now.

Jeep or off-roader

On the tailgate or rear door

Roadside fix
  1. Many off-road vehicles and older SUVs carry the spare outside, bolted to the tailgate or swing-out rear door.
  2. It may sit under a cover and behind a locking lug nut. Find the lock key before you call.
  3. Check its tread and pressure. An outside spare sits in sun and weather all year.

Tell dispatch"Spare on the tailgate, locking lug, I have the key."

Aftermarket wheels and bigger tires change the job. Tell dispatch the tire size and whether the spare matches the other four.

No spare found

No spare means a tow

Likely a tow
  1. A sealant kit can seal a small puncture in the tread. It cannot fix a sidewall cut, a large hole, or two flat tires.
  2. Run-flat tires are built to keep going a limited distance at reduced speed after a puncture. Your manual gives the limit.
  3. If neither gets you to a tire shop, we load the vehicle and take it to the shop or to your home.

Tell dispatch"No spare, sealant kit did not hold, take it to my tire shop."

A vehicle that should not roll on a flat or a bent wheel rides on a flatbed tow truck, all four wheels off the road.
Spare foundOr you know it is underneath
It holds airFirm to a thumb press, tread left
Lock key in handOr the wheels have no locking lug
Everyone off the roadWaiting away from traffic
0 / 4 checked

Tap each check you can confirm. Anything you cannot check, tell dispatch.

MM02What dispatch needs

Four answers that decide the call

A tire change sounds simple until the driver arrives and finds a locked wheel or a flat spare. These four answers tell dispatch whether it is a roadside fix or a tow before anyone heads your way.

  1. T-01

    Which tire

    Front or rear, driver or passenger side, and whether more than one is low. Two flats means one spare is not enough.

    Say it like"Rear passenger side, the only one that's down."

  2. T-02

    A usable spare

    Whether there is one, where it is, and whether it is a full-size tire or a smaller compact spare. Say so if it looks low.

    Say it like"Full-size spare under the bed, I think it's aired up."

  3. T-03

    The wheel lock

    Locking lug nuts need their matching adapter. Check the glove box, center console and the jack kit. Without it, the wheel may not come off.

    Say it like"It has wheel locks and I found the adapter."

  4. T-04

    Vehicle and spot

    Year, make and model, any lift or oversized tires, and where you are: road, direction, nearest mile marker or address.

    Say it like"Lifted pickup on 35s, US 285 westbound by the pullout."

35″tires, too

Big, heavy tires on lifted trucks are part of the job. Give dispatch the size from the sidewall when you call so the driver knows what is waiting on the shoulder.

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MM03Spares and their limits

What you are driving on after the change

Not every spare is a full tire. Here is what each setup can and cannot do, based on owner's manual and tire maker guidance. Your own manual has the final word for your vehicle.

Type 1

Full-size spare

A full tire on a full wheel, common on trucks and many SUVs. Once it is on and properly inflated, you drive on to a tire shop on your own schedule.

  • CheckPressure and tread before you rely on it
  • AfterHave the lug nuts torqued to spec soon

Tow ifit is flat, cracked, or stuck on a seized hoist.

Type 2

Compact spare

The narrow temporary spare many cars carry. It gets you to a tire shop, not through a road trip.

  • SpeedMany manuals say never above 50 mph
  • ChainsNot on a compact spare
  • PlanReplace with a full tire at the first chance

Tow ifthe shop is far over mountain roads or snow is coming.

Type 3

Sealant kit

A can of sealant and a small compressor in place of a spare. Built for one small hole in the tread.

  • FixesSmall punctures in the tread area
  • Won'tSidewall damage, large cuts, two flats
  • SpeedKia's manual says 50 mph or less after

Tow ifthe tire will not hold air after sealing.

Type 4

Run-flat tires

Stiff sidewalls carry the vehicle for a short way after air loss, so the car may have no spare at all.

  • RangeBridgestone rates its DriveGuard run-flats for up to 50 miles at up to 50 mph
  • VariesBy damage, load and conditions

Tow ifyou are past the range or the tire is torn. See 24/7 emergency towing.

3/16″Tread depth

A worn spare matters more here than in most places. Colorado's Traction Law requires at least 3/16 inch of tread on winter, all-weather or M+S tires, and it is in effect every year from Sept. 1 through May 31 on the I-70 mountain corridor between Dotsero and Morrison. CDOT can turn it on for other state highways in a storm.

Source: CDOT Passenger Vehicle Traction and Chain Laws. If your spare is bald, a tow to a tire shop may be the safer trip in winter.

MM04On the day

How the change goes, and when it moves first

Mountain shoulders are narrow, many sit on a grade, and some are dirt. The change itself takes a few steps. Deciding where it happens comes first.

  1. Dispatch takes the details

    Which tire, the spare, the lock key, the vehicle and your location.

  2. The driver checks the spot

    Traffic, shoulder width, grade and ground. If the jack side faces a live lane, the vehicle moves before any wrench comes out.

  3. Block and loosen

    The wheel diagonally opposite gets blocked, and the lug nuts are broken loose while the tire is still on the ground.

  4. Lift, swap, lower

    Up on firm, level ground, flat off, spare on, lugs snugged in sequence, then down and tightened.

  5. Pressure and next stop

    The spare's pressure gets checked and your flat goes with you. Plan a stop at a tire shop to repair or replace it and to torque the lugs.

Not where it sits

We move it first when

Owner's manuals say to get completely off the road and to jack only on firm, level ground. On a mountain road, these are the spots that fail that test.

  • Curve
    On a blind curveDrivers coming around it cannot see a person kneeling at the wheel.
  • Lane
    Flat tire on the traffic sideWith little or no shoulder, the work would happen inches from passing cars.
  • Grade
    On a steep gradeA vehicle on a jack can shift on a hill even with the wheels blocked.
  • Soft
    Dirt, gravel or snowA jack sinks or slides on soft ground, worst with a heavy truck.

In those spots the vehicle goes on the truck. The change happens somewhere safe, or the tow goes straight to your shop or home.

MM05Big tires and cost

Lifted trucks, late nights, clear quotes

A 35 inch tire on a lifted truck is heavy and awkward, and plenty of shops are closed by the time it goes flat. We change them. Tell dispatch the size, whether the spare matches, and how much lift the truck has.

  • Lifted trucks
  • Oversized tires
  • Aftermarket wheels
  • Compact spares
  • Locking lug nuts

Cost depends on where you are and how far the truck travels, the time of day, the vehicle and tire size, and whether the spare works or the call turns into a tow. Ask dispatch for a quote when you call. D&J has served the foothills since 1984 with WreckMaster and I-TECC certified professionals, and we serve AAA members.

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"Made the best of a bad situation. They were able to help me out of a bind and change a large and heavy 35” tire when everyone else was closed. Can’t than you team enough, super nice guy and had all we needed to change the tire on a big lifted truck. Thank you very much for your help today!!"

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MM06Tire change questions

Your flat tire questions

Not sure whether yours is a roadside fix? Call (303) 674-0198 and dispatch will walk through it with you.

Can you change a big tire on a lifted truck?

Yes. Big tires on lifted trucks are part of our roadside tire changes, including 35 inch tires. Tell dispatch the tire size and whether the spare matches when you call.

What if my car has no spare tire?

Check for a sealant kit or run-flat tires first. A sealant kit only handles a small puncture in the tread, and run-flats only go a limited distance. If neither will get you to a tire shop, we tow the vehicle to the shop or to your home.

How far can I drive on a compact spare?

Only as far as a tire shop. Many owner's manuals say never to exceed 50 mph on a compact spare, not to put chains on it, and to replace it with a full tire at the first opportunity. Your manual lists the limits for your vehicle.

I can't find my wheel lock key. Can you still change the tire?

Tell dispatch before the truck heads out. Without the matching adapter, a locked wheel may not come off at the roadside, and the call may need to be a tow instead. Check the glove box, center console and jack kit first.

Why does spare tread matter in Colorado?

Colorado's Traction Law requires at least 3/16 inch of tread on winter, all-weather or M+S tires. It is in effect from Sept. 1 through May 31 on I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, and CDOT can apply it to other state highways in a storm. A bald spare can leave you out of compliance on the drive home.

Flat on the shoulder? Call us.

Pull as far off the road as you safely can, turn on your hazard lights, and wait away from traffic. Have the four answers ready: which tire, the spare, the lock key and where you are. A dispatcher answers at (303) 674-0198 every hour of every day.

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