When a storm is coming to Palm Beach County, gas lines get long and shops get busy. Your tires are easy to forget, but if you have to evacuate or drive on roads full of debris, they matter. Here is a short checklist from Los Paisas Tires Shop on S Military Trl in West Palm Beach.
Check the tires before the warning
- Pressure: set all four tires to the number on the driver's door sticker, checked cold in the morning.
- Tread: worn tires hydroplane more easily in heavy rain. If tread is close to 2/32 of an inch, replace the tire before the season, not during the storm.
- Sidewalls: look for cuts, cracks, or bulges. A damaged sidewall should not go on a long evacuation drive.
- The spare: many spares are found flat when they are needed. Check its pressure too.
What to keep in the car
- An inflated spare, jack, and lug wrench (make sure the wheel lock key is in the car)
- A tire pressure gauge and a small 12V inflator
- Flashlight, phone charger, water, and a paper copy of important phone numbers
After the storm
Roads fill with nails, screws, and debris. Avoid driving through standing water when you can. If a tire keeps losing air in the days after, bring it in: punctures in the tread can often be repaired; damage near the sidewall means a replacement.
Key facts
- Tire repair, new tires, and used tires from $65 at 1114 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415.
- Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Before or after a storm, call ahead to confirm we are open.
Los Paisas Tires Shop, 1114 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 · (561) 429-4041 (call or WhatsApp) · open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Service page: tire repair. Related: tire pressure in Palm Beach summer and driving on a patched tire.
Questions
When should I check my tires for hurricane season?
At the start of the season (June) and again when a storm is in the forecast, before the shops and roads get busy.
Is it safe to evacuate on worn tires?
Worn tires lose grip in heavy rain. Replace them before you need to drive a long distance in storm weather.
Are you open during a hurricane?
Hours are 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily, but during storm warnings call (561) 429-4041 first to confirm.