How much does a tire patch cost in Long Beach?

Flat tire repair at Ochoa's Tire Service starts at $25. We confirm the final price at the shop after we inspect the damage, and it's the same price whether you drive in or call ahead.

Where can I get a tire patched near me in Long Beach?

Both Ochoa's shops repair flats with no appointment: 6595 Cherry Ave, open 7 days including Sundays 8 AM to 4 PM, and 6990 Paramount Blvd, open Monday through Saturday. Most repairs take 20–30 minutes while you wait.

Is a plug or a patch better?

A patch-plug from the inside. An outside plug goes in without removing the tire; it's fast, but it's a temporary fix. At Ochoa's we take the tire off the wheel, check the inside for hidden damage, and install a combination patch-plug from the inside, which is the industry-standard permanent repair.

Can a run-flat tire be repaired?

Usually not. Tire makers say not to repair a run-flat that was driven with zero pressure, because the reinforced sidewall can be damaged where you can't see it. A run-flat caught right away, with a small puncture in the tread, may be repairable. We inspect it and tell you before doing any work.

Can I patch a tire myself?

You can push in an outside plug from a kit to get home, but it's a temporary fix that doesn't seal the inner liner. Have the tire taken off the wheel and repaired from the inside. Bring it in and we'll check whether your plug is holding.

Can every flat tire be repaired?

No. Repairs are only safe in the tread area, not the sidewall or shoulder, and the hole must be 1/4" (6mm) or smaller. Tires with sidewall damage or bubbles need replacing. We tell you honestly before doing any work, and used tires start at $45 if you need one.

Walk-Ins Welcome · Open 7 Days

Flat Tire Repair in Long Beach

Flat tire repair at Ochoa's Tire Service in Long Beach starts at $25 and takes 20–30 minutes while you wait. Walk-ins welcome at both shops, Cherry Ave and Paramount Blvd. Cherry Ave is open Sundays.

Call (562) 422-4449 — Cherry Ave Call (562) 395-4449 — Paramount

Cherry Ave open 7 days · Paramount Blvd open Mon–Sat · Both welcome walk-ins

Stranded? Call us now — (562) 422-4449. We can help you figure out if you can drive to us safely, or advise on the nearest tow if not.

Posted Prices

How Much Does Flat Tire Repair Cost?

Flat tire repair prices
Service	Price	Notes
Flat tire repair	from $25	Inside patch-plug at both shops. Final price confirmed after we inspect the damage.
Run-flat or EV tire repair	Call for a quote	Depends on the tire and the damage.
Used replacement tire	from $45	If the tire can't be safely repaired.

How We Repair Flat Tires

The Right Repair, Not the Fast One

Need tire repair in Long Beach today? We have two shops in North Long Beach — 6595 Cherry Ave and 6990 Paramount Blvd — both minutes off the 710 and 91 freeways, and most flats are plugged, patched, or replaced the same day you drive in.

A lot of shops — and roadside kits — do external plug-only repairs. It's faster and cheaper, but it's not how the tire industry recommends fixing a punctured tire. External plugs can work loose, and they don't let you inspect the inside of the tire for hidden damage.

At Ochoa's, we dismount the tire, inspect the inside, and apply a combination patch-plug from the interior. It takes more time, but it's a permanent repair and it lets us catch damage that isn't visible from the outside — like internal belt separation after a hard pothole hit.

Inspect the damage

We locate the puncture and assess whether it's in the repairable zone (tread area only), check the size (max 1/4"), and look for sidewall damage or secondary issues.

Dismount and buff

The tire comes off the wheel so we can inspect the full interior. We buff the repair area clean to ensure the patch bonds properly.

Apply patch-plug from inside

A combination patch-plug fills the puncture hole from the outside and creates an airtight seal from the inside. Vulcanizing cement bonds it permanently.

Remount, balance, inflate

We remount and balance the tire on a Coats 1600 HD balancer, set pressure to your door-jamb spec, and you're back on the road.

✓ Repairable

Nail, screw, or small debris in tread area
Puncture 1/4" (6mm) or smaller in diameter
Damage in the center 3/4 of tread width
No previous repair at the same location
Tire has sufficient remaining tread depth

✗ Needs Replacement

Sidewall or shoulder puncture
Hole larger than 1/4" diameter
Bubble or bulge in sidewall (belt separation)
Run-flat tire driven after complete pressure loss
Tire worn below minimum safe tread depth

Signs You Need a Flat Repair

Your TPMS light came on, or one tire looks low. See what the TPMS light means.
You have to add air to the same tire every week. Read why a tire keeps losing air.
You can see a nail or screw in the tread. Here's what to do about a nail in your tire.
There's a bubble or bulge in the sidewall. That's not repairable; see tire bubbles explained.

Not sure if it can be fixed? Read repair vs. replace and can you repair a run-flat tire.

Flat Tire Repair FAQ

: Flat tire repair at Ochoa's Tire Service starts at $25. We confirm the final price at the shop after we inspect the damage, and it's the same price whether you drive in or call ahead.
: Both Ochoa's shops repair flats with no appointment: 6595 Cherry Ave, open 7 days including Sundays 8 AM to 4 PM, and 6990 Paramount Blvd, open Monday through Saturday. Most repairs take 20–30 minutes while you wait.
: A patch-plug from the inside. An outside plug goes in without removing the tire; it's fast, but it's a temporary fix. At Ochoa's we take the tire off the wheel, check the inside for hidden damage, and install a combination patch-plug from the inside, which is the industry-standard permanent repair.
: Usually not. Tire makers say not to repair a run-flat that was driven with zero pressure, because the reinforced sidewall can be damaged where you can't see it. A run-flat caught right away, with a small puncture in the tread, may be repairable. We inspect it and tell you before doing any work.
: You can push in an outside plug from a kit to get home, but it's a temporary fix that doesn't seal the inner liner. Have the tire taken off the wheel and repaired from the inside. Bring it in and we'll check whether your plug is holding.
: No. Repairs are only safe in the tread area, not the sidewall or shoulder, and the hole must be 1/4" (6mm) or smaller. Tires with sidewall damage or bubbles need replacing. We tell you honestly before doing any work, and used tires start at $45 if you need one.

While It's Here

After the Flat Is Fixed

Wheel alignment →
A tire that went flat after a pothole or curb hit can knock the alignment out. Alignments are at Cherry Ave.
Used tires →
If the tire can't be repaired, inspected used tires start at $45.
New tires →
Tread low on the other three? We can get most sizes same-day or next-day.

Ready to get rolling?

Same-day service on most tire jobs. Give us a call or stop by — Cherry Ave is open 7 days a week.

Cherry Ave 562-422-4449

Paramount Blvd 562-395-4449