Mobile tire service means a fitter brings portable equipment to you, which suits simple swaps and replacements but not every job. Milwaukee Tire Shop works from a fixed location in Milwaukee, WI, so call first and describe the problem to find out what can be handled where you are.
Whether a tire job can happen at your curb depends on the job, not on convenience. A spare swap or a top-off needs almost nothing. Anything that needs a lift, a rack or heavy shop equipment does not travel.
Milwaukee Tire Shop is a fixed shop at 5712D N Teutonia Ave in Milwaukee, and the schedule is Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM, closed Sun. If you cannot reach it with a flat, the sections below cover how to get there without wrecking the wheel.
Which tire jobs can be done in a driveway, and which can't?
Putting on a spare, adding air, and replacing a valve cap are things you can do yourself, and a mobile fitter can add mounting a new tire to a wheel. Wheel repair, brake work, and wheel alignment need a shop floor, so a service van cannot do them whatever it carries.
If you are not sure which side your job falls on, describe the symptom on the phone rather than guessing.
How do I get a flat tire to a shop without ruining the wheel?
Do not drive far on a flat. Even a short trip grinds the sidewall to pieces and can bend the rim, turning a patch into a replacement tire plus a wheel. Fit the spare, keep your speed down, and drive straight to the shop.
A compact spare is meant for short distances and limited speeds, so read the sidewall for its limit.
What should I ask before booking any mobile fitter?
The price you are quoted should say what it covers.
Ask whether the quote includes the tire, mounting, balancing, new valve stems and disposal of the old tire. Ask whether they can reset the TPMS sensors afterward. Ask whether they bring the tire or mount one you already own, and whether they carry your size on the van or order it in.
- Is balancing included?
- Are valve stems and TPMS resets included?
- Is the old tire disposed of in the price?
- Do they carry your size or order it?
Does Milwaukee Tire Shop come to you?
Call to ask. The shop operates from its location in Milwaukee, so the safest plan is to get the vehicle there, using the spare if you have to.
Can a mobile tire fitter balance the tires?
Some carry portable balancers and some do not. Ask before you book so the new tire does not leave you with a vibration.
Is it safe to drive on a flat to get to the shop?
No. Driving on a flat wrecks the sidewall and can damage the wheel. Change to the spare instead and go straight there.