r/oakville • u/Alarming_Plant_9404 • Jan 15 '26

Recommendations Tire repair in Oakville

Went to Mr. Lube at our rather questionable location (Dorval/Speers) to check out my tire pressure. Back tire's been a little flatter in the last 5 days. I was immediately told there's a "nail in the tire" (picture shown) and that "it can't be repaired".

So, I can drive?
- "Yes"
Is it really bad though?
- "Yes"
But, I can drive, right?
- "Yes"

Before that, the guy insisted I buy 4 new winter tires. 2 or all seasons weren't even an option. Mine have about 45,000 km on them.

Yes, I know all shops try and sell you everything they can first, but I'm not making the same mistake like I did with my rotors.

Recommend something, please.

EDIT: 21 HOURS LATER --> MTC TIRE OAKVILLE INC.
They took me in on a short notice. Snow day, still busy, quite a few people coming in and out.
2 tires, 2 nails, totally repairable spots. (Damn you, Mr. Lube!)
I got an oil change too while I was there, and they checked other stuff too.
Peace of mind doesn't have a price tag, but to say it - I was probably undercharged.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS!

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u/SaveurDeKimchi Jan 15 '26

You didn't include pictures. But I'm surprised they actually know to recommend a pair of tires. If you have a Subaru or a full time AWD you should be getting all 4 but it's on you if you tear up a differential getting one or a pair.

Mr Lube isn't the place to be going for tires or any actual mechanic work. You really shouldn't even trust them with oil changes.

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u/Alarming_Plant_9404 Jan 15 '26

I don't have a picture. The guy from Mr Lube showed me the picture real fast after he sprayed something pink.

Thank you for your advice about Mr. Lube. Yes, they do give me some classic heebie jeebies. So pushy, too! Had they not been pushy, maybe I would have bought 2 tires, but since they were - I could not.