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Tire guides
Straight answers to the questions drivers ask us most about flats, wear, sizes, tire age and pressure, written by the shop at 1919 NW 19th St in Fort Lauderdale.
Can a Flat Tire Be Repaired? Repair vs Replace
Where the damage is, how big it is and how far it was driven decide whether a flat gets repaired or replaced.
Tire Wear Patterns: What They Mean
How to read edge wear, center wear, feathering and cupping, and what each pattern generally points to.
How to Read a Tire Size (Like 275/65R18)
What every part of a size like 275/65R18 means, and where to find the right one for your vehicle.
How to Tell How Old Your Tires Are (DOT Date Code)
Find the DOT date code on the sidewall and learn why age matters even when the tread looks fine.
When to Replace Your Tires: Signs to Watch
Tread wear bars, the penny test and the other signs that a tire needs inspecting or replacing.
Correct Tire Pressure: Where to Find the Right PSI
Where to find your vehicle's correct pressure, how to check it, and what a tire that keeps losing air means.
Bring it in
Walk in at FlatFixVault, 1919 NW 19th St, Suite 204, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311. Shop hours are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM; closed Sunday. No appointment needed, or call the shop first at 954-760-7276.
We sell new tires only and do installation, balancing, flat repair and air fills. We do not do alignments.