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Free air in Durham, NC
Where to get free air in Durham
We know 19 places with air for tires in Durham, 13 of them free or usually free. 5 tire shops also fill tires for free. Good places to start: Sheetz (7520 Nc 751), Lowe's (4402 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway) and Lowe's Home improvement (117 William Penn Plaza).
Top 10 free air spots in Durham
Confirmed free first, then free by state law, chains that are usually free and tire shops that fill for free.
1.Sheetz
Usually free7520 Nc 751, Durham, NC 27713
Hours: Open 24/7
2.Sheetz
Usually free390 Davis Dr, Durham, NC 27709
Hours: Open 24/7
3.Sheetz
Usually free3208 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
Hours: Open 24/7
4.Sheetz
Usually free1014 Yunus Road, Durham, NC 27703
Hours: Open 24/7
5.Sheetz
Usually free3021 South Miami Boulevard, Durham, NC 27703
Hours: Open 24/7
6.Sheetz
Usually free3414 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705
Hours: Open 24/7
7.Lowe's
Usually free4402 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Durham, NC 27713
Hours: Mon–Sat 06:00–22:00, Sun 08:00–20:00
8.Lowe's Home improvement
Usually free117 William Penn Plaza, Durham, NC 27704
Hours: Mon–Sat 06:00–22:00 · Sun 08:00–20:00
9.Discount Tire
Staff fills4226 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
10.Discount Tire
Staff fills4051 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
- places with air
- 19
- free or usually free
- 13
- tire shops fill free
- 5
- open 24/7 (known)
- 8
More free air in Durham
Confirmed free, free by state law, usually free at this chain, or a tire shop that fills for free.
Mavis
Staff fills1035 Yunus Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 09:00–17:00
Mavis
Staff fills1505 Glenn School Rd., Durham, NC 27704
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 09:00–17:00
Mavis
Staff fills2720 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 09:00–17:00
Other air pumps in Durham
Air is available here, but it is paid or we don't know the price yet. Ask inside: some stores switch the machine to free.
Costco
Ask1510 North Pointe Drive, Durham, NC 27705
Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:30 · Sat 09:30–18:00 · Sun 10:00–18:00
Costco Gasoline
Ask1510 North Pointe Drive, Durham, NC 27705
Hours: Open 24/7
Harris Teeter Fuel
AskDurham, NC 27713
Harris Teeter Fuel Center
Ask4209 Corners Parkway, Durham, NC 27617
Shell
Ask5203 South Miami Boulevard, Durham, NC 27703
Hours: Open 24/7
Trinity Food Mart #4
Ask403 West Trinity Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
Chains in Durham
Tire pressure in Durham
North Carolina averages about 79 °F in July and 42 °F in January. Tire pressure drops roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, so expect about 4 PSI less in winter than in summer, enough to set off the warning light on a cold morning. Fill to the number on your door sticker, checked before you drive.
Before you go
- Bring a few quarters or a card in case the machine isn't free.
- Tire shops only fill tires during business hours.
- Searching from where you are? The map of free air for tires near me sorts every spot by distance once you tap the location button.
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Free air near Durham
- Cary, NC14 mi
- Raleigh, NC19 mi
- Greensboro, NC54 mi
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- Charlotte, NC121 mi
- Richmond, VA134 mi
- Chesapeake, VA157 mi
- All of North Carolina
Free air in Durham: questions
Where can I get free air for my tires in Durham?
Sheetz at 7520 Nc 751, Durham, NC 27713, Lowe's at 4402 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Durham, NC 27713 and Lowe's Home improvement at 117 William Penn Plaza, Durham, NC 27704 are good places to start. The map on this page shows all 13 free or usually free spots in Durham, sorted by distance once you share your location.
Is there free air open 24 hours in Durham?
Yes. Sheetz (7520 Nc 751), Sheetz (390 Davis Dr) and Sheetz (3208 North Duke Street) are listed as open 24/7, among 6 free spots with round-the-clock hours. Hours can change, so check before a late-night drive.
Do gas stations in Durham have to give free air?
No. North Carolina has no free-air law, so each station decides. That is why it pays to check the map before you drive.
Where can I get my tire pressure checked for free in Durham?
At tire shops like Discount Tire (4226 N Roxboro St), Discount Tire (4051 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd) and Mavis (1035 Yunus Rd). Staff check and fill your tires for free while the shop is open, usually without an appointment.