Have the spare available
The tire-change service is designed around installing a usable spare tire supplied with or for the vehicle.
Usable spare required
Roadside tire change.
When a damaged tire cannot be safely repaired, a usable spare can get the vehicle moving again. Vanguard provides roadside tire-change assistance based on the vehicle, spare availability, location, and roadside conditions.
Before You Request
What matters for this roadside call.
Tell us what happened
Share whether the tire is flat, damaged, blown out, or otherwise unusable so the call can be evaluated before dispatch.
Location affects the call
Travel distance, accessibility, and roadside conditions can affect availability and the final approved service price.
How It Works
From request to roadside service.
Submit the vehicle and location
Provide the exact location, vehicle details, and the tire problem.
Vanguard reviews the request
The call is evaluated for availability, distance, vehicle conditions, and whether a usable spare is available.
Spare installation
Once approved and dispatched, the damaged tire is removed and the usable spare is installed.
Pricing & Approval
Tire Change starts at $69.
The listed amount is a starting price. Travel distance, vehicle type, accessibility, service complexity, and roadside conditions can change the final price. If the approved amount changes, Vanguard communicates it before service begins.
Requests between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM include the listed $30 after-hours service charge.
Before dispatch
Submit the service request with the exact vehicle location. Vanguard reviews the call, confirms the approved amount, and coordinates dispatch based on availability.
Start Roadside RequestQuestions
Tire Change FAQ.
Do I need a spare tire?
Yes. Roadside tire-change service is based on installing a usable spare that is available for the vehicle.
Can Vanguard plug the tire instead?
If the tire can be safely plugged, Vanguard can evaluate a tire plug before defaulting to a spare. Plug suitability depends on tire condition and damage location.
How much does a roadside tire change start at?
Roadside tire change starts at $69. Distance, vehicle type, accessibility, service complexity, and roadside conditions can change the final approved price.
Can you take an extended-area tire-change call?
Yes. Extended-distance requests are reviewed based on current availability, travel distance, the service needed, and roadside conditions.
Is there an after-hours charge?
Yes. Requests between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM include the listed $30 after-hours service charge.
Ready When the Road Isn’t.
Send the vehicle location and service details.
Local service covers approximately 20 miles around Dover, Kentucky; extended-distance requests can reach approximately 65 miles.