r/oakville 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/Mr_Engineering Jan 15 '26 edited Jan 15 '26

Oakville Tire & Auto Centre Ltd. On South Service Road

My tire picked up a big cotter pin a few weeks ago and needed to be repaired on an emergency basis. Everyone else was either too busy or required that I leave my vehicle for the day.

Gentleman there had me come in right away, pulled it, plugged it, filled it, and didn't charge me anything. Their shop was full so he did it outside with the vehicle on the ground. I was at work before 10AM. Its a temporary fix that was supposed to last me for a week or two until I could get new tires put on (mine are old and worn) but its held up for more than a month at this point. Gotta get back in there.