Mobile tire fitting and repair van

Drive to drivers and small fleets to swap, repair and balance tires at their home, work or roadside.

Startup cost$12k to $45k

Monthly revenue$4k to $18k

Time needed20+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

$12k-45k
Part-time
Out and about
Licence or permit needed

Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.

Official data

20,250 US businesses with employees in this field, -1.0% in a year

NAICS 441320 “Tire dealers”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.

What it is

A van or truck fitted with a portable tire changer, balancer and compressor. You mount, balance and repair tires on site, and handle flat tire and roadside calls.

Your first three steps

Price out a used van or truck and a portable tire changer and balancer, then compare local mobile tire services' prices
Set up a supplier account with a tire wholesaler or distributor, and ask about minimum orders and delivery
Form your LLC or register as a sole proprietor, get insurance quotes, and offer discounted first visits to neighbors and local fleets

Who pays

Busy commuters, people with a flat or worn tire, small delivery and trade fleets, and car dealers or rental lots.

How it makes money

A set price per tire installed, plus extra for balancing, valve stems, TPMS sensors, repairs and call-out fees. You can also resell the tires, and fleet contracts bring repeat work.

Skills that help

Mechanical aptitude
Comfortable lifting and working outdoors
Reliable scheduling and customer service

Watch out for

General liability and commercial auto insurance, and ask about coverage for work on customers' vehicles
Check local business license rules and whether your state requires registration for hauling or disposing of scrap tires
Used tire disposal fees, and rules on selling used tires, which vary by state
Installation errors such as wrong torque or wrong tire size can cause real harm, so follow manufacturer specs and train properly
Safe working at roadsides and in customers' driveways, and check any local rules on working on public streets

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a mobile tire fitting business?

Startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $45,000, depending on the van or truck, the tire changer, balancer and compressor you choose, and your insurance. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes before you commit.

How much can a mobile tire service earn?

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many calls you take, whether you win fleet customers, and the hours you work. These are estimates of revenue, not profit, and the idea starts at about 20 hours a week.

What rules and insurance should I check before starting?

Check general liability and commercial auto insurance, including coverage for work on customers' vehicles. Also check local business license rules, state registration for hauling or disposing of scrap tires, used tire disposal fees, and local rules on working on public streets.