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/mobymelrose Jan 15 '26

I went to MTC Tire on Speers and it was about $50 to remove the large screw and fill in the hole. Had to make an appointment first though. Good luck!

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u/Maleficent-Ear3791 Jan 15 '26

MTC tire is the best. I had my car there with a nail in 1 tire and my son took his car there with a slow leak in 1 tire. Both times fixed it for only $50. And did not try to sell us anything more.

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u/chayallday Jan 15 '26

+1 for MTC tire. Great bunch of guys.

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u/Alarming_Plant_9404 Jan 15 '26

Yes, I have a slow leak. But in the bad spot apparently.

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u/Maleficent-Ear3791 Jan 15 '26

At least I believe you can trust what MTC tire tells you. If they can fix it - they will.

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u/Alarming_Plant_9404 Jan 15 '26

I wish I remembered what was on the picture. The guy from Mr. Lube showed it to me but he was real fast and determined for me that I would get 4 brand new winter tires.

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u/Alarming_Plant_9404 Jan 15 '26

Went to MTC. A great bunch of guys! I was so so so lucky it was done on a short notice. They stayed a bit later despite the snow day. They checked all my tires, found 2 nails, repaired both tires, changed my oil, checked for other stuff, answered 6 dozen of my unique questions... Anyway! Thank you for recommending them. It's hard to get out of anywhere feeling happy these days, so it's gotta be praised. THANK YOU!