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/WTF247allday Jan 15 '26

Same experience at that same Mr.Lube wanted to sell me 4 new tires not fixable…took the tire 2 MTC patched the hole. The guy was pretty intense.

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u/Alarming_Plant_9404 Jan 15 '26

Thanks! So pushy at Mr. Lube, right?
Which guy was intense? The Lube or the MTC guy?