If you notice your car pulling sharply to one side, feel a thumping vibration through the steering wheel or hear a slapping sound from a wheel — you likely have a flat tyre. Do not brake suddenly. Ease off the accelerator gently, keep both hands on the wheel and steer gradually towards the nearest safe stopping point. Hazard lights on immediately. In Newcastle, aim for a side street, car park or wide pavement away from moving traffic on busy routes like the A1, A167 or A69.
Once safely stopped, assess the damage before doing anything else. If you are on the A1 Western Bypass, the Tyne Bridge or any fast-moving Newcastle road, do not attempt to change the tyre yourself — call Royal Mobile Tyres Newcastle on 0191 7436267 immediately. Our mobile tyre technicians are trained for safe roadside working and will arrive with the correct replacement tyre. If you are in a safer location and have a serviceable spare, you may change it — but ensure the vehicle is fully off the road and on level ground first.
Never drive on a flat tyre in Newcastle, even at low speed. Even 100 metres on a completely flat tyre can destroy the tyre's internal structure and damage the wheel, turning what might have been a simple puncture repair into a costly tyre and possibly wheel replacement. Call 0191 7436267 the moment you suspect a flat — we cover all of Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Westerhope and the surrounding North East area 24 hours a day.