24/7 Flat Tire Change on I-80 in Iowa
From $98
For a flat tire on I-80 in Iowa, call I-80 Roadside, Iowa at (319) 319-4889, day or night: we put your spare on from $98. We tell you the price and the timing before you agree to anything.
I-80 calls answered 24/7. You agree to the price and timing before anyone rolls out.
- Towing from $124.
- Jump start from $85.
- Car lockout from $85.
- Flat tire change from $98.
Prices start at the amounts shown. Availability, the hour, the miles involved, the weather and the vehicle type can add to them. The final price is settled on the call, before anyone heads out to you.
Tell us which way you were heading on I-80 and the nearest exit or mile marker.
Key takeaways
- A flat tire change on I-80 in Iowa starts from $98 and puts your own spare on.
- Iowa Code 321.354 says to stop off the paved part of the highway when practical.
- East of exit 27, 3 to 6 miles of farmland separate one I-80 exit from the next.
- No usable spare? We price a new tire or a tow on the same call.
What does the price include?
Your spare goes on so you can drive to the next tire shop off the interstate. Locking wheels need the key that fits them. No usable spare? Then the same call prices a replacement tire or a tow.
Where to stop with a flat tire on I-80
With a flat on I-80, Iowa Code 321.354 still applies. Outside towns, stop off the paved part of the highway when that is practical, and keep the car visible from 200 feet each way. A car on a flat will still roll at a crawl. Ease it onto the widest, flattest part of the right shoulder, or onto the ramp if an exit is close.
On the western stretch the next exit may not be close. East of the I-880 junction at exit 27, I-80 runs almost straight for about 50 miles, with 3 to 6 miles of farmland between exits. Driving that far on a flat can ruin the wheel, so stop once the shoulder is wide and level.
Calling us for a tire change on I-80
Once the car is stopped, switch on the hazard lights and stay buckled in. That matters most when the flat is on the side next to traffic. If the car cannot get clear of a travel lane, or anyone is hurt, dial 911 first.
Then call (319) 319-4889 with your direction, the last exit or the green mile marker beside you, and which tire went flat. The size printed on its sidewall helps, if you can read it without stepping toward the lanes. We give you the price and the timing before a roadside technician heads out.
Potholes and flat tires after the freeze-thaw
Potholes on this road follow the weather. Iowa DOT says freeze-thaw swings let water work into the pavement until it shifts, buckles or breaks apart. Winter patches use cold-mix asphalt that often does not last, and permanent repairs usually wait for spring and summer. Potholes on the interstate are reported to the Iowa DOT district maintenance office, so note the mile marker of the one that got you.
No spare, or the spare is flat too
Without a usable spare, you have two choices. We can bring a new tire to the car and mount it on the spot, priced by its size, brand and what is in stock (price on the call). Or a tow, from $124, can take the car to a tire shop. If your wheels use locking lug nuts, find the key in the glove box or trunk while you wait.
Tire service for semis and motorhomes on I-80
Bigger vehicles have tire service at the truck stops. Love’s #426 at exit 34 and Love’s #361 at exit 168 each list tire services, including RV and motorhome tires. TA Brooklyn at exit 197 lists tire service and seasonal tire chains among its truck maintenance options.
Questions about Flat tire help on I-80
How much does a flat tire change cost on I-80?
A flat tire change on I-80 in Iowa starts from $98 with I-80 Roadside, Iowa, and it puts your own spare on. The hour, the weather, the vehicle and availability can raise it. We tell you the final price on the call, and a roadside technician heads out only once you agree.
Who do I call if I have a flat tire and no spare on I-80?
Call I-80 Roadside, Iowa at (319) 319-4889. Without a usable spare, we can bring a new tire to the car on I-80, priced on the call by its size and what is in stock. We can also tow the car to a tire shop. Tell us the tire size if you can read it safely.
Should I change a flat tire myself on the I-80 shoulder?
Only if the flat is on the side away from traffic, the shoulder is wide and you can work without stepping toward the lanes. By Iowa DOT’s 2025 counts, more than a third of the traffic on these I-80 miles is trucks. If any of that is in doubt, stay in the car and call us for the tire change.
How far can I drive on a flat tire on I-80?
As little as you can, because driving far on a flat can ruin the wheel. East of exit 27, I-80 exits are 3 to 6 miles apart, so the next ramp may be too far. Stop once the shoulder is wide and level, as far right as the car will go, and visible from 200 feet.
Where do I report the pothole that gave me a flat on I-80?
Report it to the Iowa DOT district maintenance office, which handles potholes on the interstate, and give the mile marker. Iowa DOT says freeze-thaw swings break up the pavement. Winter patches use cold-mix asphalt that often fails, and permanent repairs on I-80 usually wait for spring and summer.