Mobile Tire Service cost calculator

How much should mobile tire service cost?

Answer a few questions to see a fair price range and what most people pay. Use it to check a quote before you book.

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🛠 Rather do it yourself?Skip the labor bill. Here's the gear for the job:

Tire plug kit Portable tire inflator Torque wrench

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Gear for doing mobile tire service yourself

Handy with tools? These picks make the job easier. Not sure DIY is worth it? Our cost guides cover when to do it yourself and when to call a pro.

Tire plug kitA roadside fix for a nail in the tread until you can get a proper patch.See options on Amazon →Portable tire inflatorPlugs into the car or runs on a battery to top up a low tire.See options on Amazon →Torque wrenchTightens lug nuts to the right spec after a spare swap.See options on Amazon →Tire pressure gaugeCheck pressures monthly. Low tires wear out faster.See options on Amazon →

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What affects the price of mobile tire service

Coming to you. Mobile techs bring a tire machine and balancer in a van, so prices include travel.
Number of tires. Mounting four tires on one visit costs much less per tire than one at a time.
Wheel size. Large, low-profile and run-flat tires take longer and need more care to avoid scratching wheels.
Sensors. TPMS sensors are priced per wheel, plus programming them to the car.
Tires. Tires you buy yourself are not included. Ask about disposal fees for the old ones.

The low end of the range is a newer mobile tire tech at about $50 an hour. The high end is an experienced pro at about $90 an hour who travels to you. Many mobile tire techs have a minimum charge of around $60. Prices are higher in big cities.

Common questions

Can every flat tire be repaired?

No. A puncture in the tread up to about a quarter inch can usually be plugged and patched. Holes in the sidewall or shoulder, or a tire that was driven flat, mean a new tire.

Can I buy tires online and have them installed?

Yes. Many mobile tire techs will mount and balance tires you ship to your home. Check that the size matches what is on your door sticker.

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Pro tools for mobile tire service

Portable tire changerMounts tires on the road without a shop machine.See options on Amazon →Wheel balancerBalances wheels in your van.See options on Amazon →Cordless impact wrenchRemoves lug nuts fast, then finish with a torque wrench.See options on Amazon →TPMS programming toolPrograms and relearns sensors for most cars.See options on Amazon →

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How the prices are worked out

Each price is your hourly rate times the typical time for that job, plus supplies and driving, plus your overhead and profit, rounded up to the nearest $5. Small jobs use a $60 minimum. If you work faster or slower than the times shown, adjust your hourly rate.

Before you post prices, check two or three local mobile tire techs on Google or Facebook. If you're well below them, you can probably charge more.

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