Tires · Craig, CO
Tire Shop in Craig, CO
New tires, flat repairs, seasonal changeovers, balancing and rotation, done at our Victory Way shop by people who drive the same roads you do.
Quick answer
Where can I get tires and a flat fixed in Craig, CO?
Chapman's Automotive at 310 E Victory Way in Craig sells and installs all-season, winter, all-terrain and truck tires, and repairs flats. We also mount and balance, rotate, service TPMS sensors, swap and store seasonal sets, and align the vehicle so a new set wears evenly from the first mile.
What's included
- New all-season, winter, all-terrain and truck tires
- Flat repair and puncture inspection
- Seasonal tire changes, TPMS service and storage
- Mounting, balancing and rotation
New tires matched to how you drive
The right tire in Moffat County depends on the job. A commuter car on US-40 wants a quiet all-season or an all-weather tire, a ranch truck on gravel wants a tougher all-terrain with the right load rating, and nearly everyone is better off on dedicated winter tires from late fall to spring. We sell all four, and we match tread, load rating and budget to how and where you actually drive rather than to whatever is on the shelf.
Every new set is mounted and balanced, and the TPMS sensors are serviced so the pressure warning on your dash stays honest. We recommend an alignment with new tires, because a set that starts out of alignment can lose tread on one edge before you notice anything.
Flat repair, and when a tire cannot be repaired
Not every flat can be fixed safely, and a good tire shop says so. Under the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association's repair standard, a repair is only allowed in the tread area, the puncture can be no larger than 1/4 inch, and the tire has to come off the wheel so the inside can be inspected. The correct fix is a plug to fill the hole and a patch to seal the inner liner. A plug alone is not an acceptable repair.
That rules out damage in the sidewall or shoulder, and gashes from rock or a cattle guard. Those tires get replaced. On an all-wheel-drive vehicle, ask about the other three as well, since mismatched tread depth can strain the drivetrain.
A tire that keeps losing air with no nail in sight is still worth a look. Slow leaks can come from a worn valve stem, a bead that no longer seals against the wheel, the wheel itself, or a small puncture you cannot see. We find the source before we recommend a repair or a new tire.
Tire changes, balancing and rotation
Twice a year most Craig drivers swap between summer and winter sets. We mount and balance the incoming set, service the TPMS sensors, check tread and pressure, and can store the off-season set so the next changeover is a quick stop instead of a weekend job.
Between changes, rotation on schedule and balancing when you feel a vibration are what get a set to its full life. Uneven wear on one edge points to alignment instead, which our alignment page covers.
Built for the Yampa Valley
Gravel county roads, washboard, cattle-guard crossings and six months of winter are hard on rubber. Around Craig a tire is a safety part first and a wear item second.
Why Chapman's for this
- Free digital inspection with photos
- Transparent pricing, quoted before we start
- Loaner cars, shuttle & pickup
- 5yr / 50,000-mile warranty
What customers say
“Our brakes went out suddenly while we were in town and Chapman's took care of us! We requested some extra work while we were there, which included ordering some specialty parts. They were as fast as they could have been when squeezing us in last minute, and courteous as the day is long. Excellent customer service, keeping us as up to date as possible, not doing work until we approved it, and providing a loaner as we are not local and our truck is our only transport. Our truck is now in tip top shape and worthy to pull our rig again. Highly recommend this shop! Thank you Chapman's!”
Willow W.
a month ago
“Dropped in to check them out and get a competitive quote on repairs. They did a full diagnostic at no charge with service recommendations and costs. Came back the next day for service. They went out of their way to make me feel a valued customer, including a loaner car. Work was done professionally, including a quality control drive before turning the car over to me. Price was very good. Worth the trip.”
Harvey G.
4 months ago
“Just had a great experience at Chapman Automotive and had to share. Cole, Kyle, and the whole team were awesome to work with—super understanding, patient, and most importantly, realistic about what actually needed to be done and what it would cost. No pressure, no upselling, just straight-up honest service. I brought in my diesel truck expecting the worst after getting some pretty high quotes in Steamboat, and they ended up saving me over $3k on the repairs. That kind of honesty and transparency is hard to find. Really appreciate a shop that treats you like a person and not just another invoice. Highly recommend these guys if you want solid work and people you can trust.”
Nathan B.
5 months ago
Frequently asked questions
Yes, if the damage is repairable. A safe repair is limited to the tread area and a puncture no bigger than 1/4 inch, done from inside the tire with a plug and a patch. Larger or sidewall damage means a new tire.
No. Industry repair standards limit repairs to the tread area. Damage that reaches the shoulder or sidewall cannot be repaired safely, so the tire has to be replaced.
Sometimes. A new repair cannot overlap an old one, and it still has to meet the same rules: tread area only, a puncture no larger than 1/4 inch, and a plug and patch from inside the tire. Some run-flat tires have tighter limits set by the tire maker.
Yes. We sell and install all-season, winter, all-terrain and truck tires, and we match load rating to what your truck actually hauls or tows.
Yes. We mount and balance the incoming set, service the TPMS sensors, check tread and pressure, and can store your off-season set until the next change.
Yes. Balancing fixes speed-related vibration, and rotation on schedule evens out wear so the whole set lasts longer.
Replace a tire once tread reaches 2/32 of an inch, and sooner for winter grip. Cracks, bulges or cords showing mean replace now. We measure tread at every visit.
We recommend it. Washboard roads and potholes knock alignment out of spec, and a misaligned vehicle wears a new set unevenly from the first mile. See our alignment page for the signs.
Cold air lowers tire pressure, by one to two pounds for every 10 degrees the temperature drops, so the first cold mornings in Craig often trigger the light. Check pressure with a gauge when the tires are cold, and fill to the number on the driver's door label or in your owner's manual. If the light stays on after that, we test the sensors. Our guide to a flashing tire pressure light explains what each light pattern means.
Put on the spare or call your roadside service. Our shop is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. Call 970-550-2883 or book online and we will take the tire off the wheel, inspect it inside and out, and tell you whether it can be repaired or needs replacing.
Page last reviewed October 5, 2026.
Sources: USTMA: tire repair basics (tread area, 1/4-inch, plug and patch) · USTMA: replace tires at 2/32-inch tread
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