What To Do When Your Tyre Blows Out on the Motorway (Step-by-Step Guide)

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😱 The Moment It Happens…
You’re cruising on the M62, maybe 70mph, music on — when suddenly:
- BANG!
- The car shudders.
- You’re dragging sideways toward the hard shoulder.
First thing: don’t panic.
Second thing: read this now, so you know exactly what to do.
🚨 Step 1: Keep Control
- Don’t slam the brakes
- Let the car slow naturally while you grip the wheel firmly.
- Signal & move to the hard shoulder or safest exit
- Turn on hazard lights immediately
- Don’t stop in live lanes — it’s dead
“A customer on the M1 near Northampton said her whole car pulled violently to the left — she thought the steering was gone. It was just a front tyre blowout. Scary, but fixable.”

🧍 Step 2: Stay Safe
- Exit via passenger side door if safe to do so
- Stand behind a barrier, well away from traffic
- Don’t attempt to change the tyre yourself on a motorway — it’s illegal unless you’re a recovery driver
📞 Step 3: Call Emergency Mobile Tyre Help
Don’t wait 2 hours for recovery.
At Instant Tyres UK, we:
- Send a van to your exact location via pin share or WhatsApp
- Carry over 100+ common tyre sizes onboard
- Can repair or replace on-site, even on the motorway shoulder
“We replaced 2 tyres last week on the M6 between junctions 12–13. Both drivers back on the road in under 45 minutes.”
🔧 Step 4: Replace or Repair?
If your tyre blew from:
- A puncture or nail → might be repairable
- Sidewall tear or total separation → full replacement needed
- Overload or heat damage → we’ll inspect and advise on-site
❌ DON’T…
- Keep driving on the flat
(You’ll damage the rim, the suspension, or worse) - Use a space saver at full speed
(They’re limited to 50mph for a reason) - Let a recovery truck tow you miles when we can solve it in minutes
🗺️ We Cover All Major Motorways
Including:
- M1, M6, M25, M62, M60, M5, M4
- A1(M), A19, M3, M11, and major ring roads
“From London to Leeds, we’ve got vans on the network 24/7.”
🛑 Final Word: A Blowout Isn’t a Breakdown — It’s a Callout
It’s scary — but solvable.
Call the right team and get moving again:
- Fast
- Safe
- No Callout fee
📞 Need Help Right Now?
We’re on shift.
We’ve got the tyres.
And we know the roads.