Tire Repair

[Buckeyephan]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

[Dana1963]

Free flat repair if you are a member of Sam’s

[Stu from NYC]

Free flat repair if you are a member of Sam’s

They are somewhat quick to say it cannot be fixed and sell you a new one.

Would recommend Sumter tire

[Altavia]

+1 for Sumter Tire

[Michael G.]

They are somewhat quick to say it cannot be fixed and sell you a new one.



"somewhat quick" doesn't give much of a knowledgeable answer.

[retiredguy123]

Sumter Tire or Wildwood tire.

[CarrieOn]

Expert across the street from Walmart on 441

[bobeaston]

Wildwood Tire!

[thevillages2013]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

Are you sure you have a leak? When the weather turns cold like this the air pressure in your tires will drop a little and the tpms may show a low tire pressure. Air up your tires but be aware the tpms won’t re-set until the switch has been turned off(at least that’s the way it is on my Honda)

[Gympatwilson@gmail.com]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

Gator Tire across from Wal-Mart on 466

[DaleDivine]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

Any place except TIRE CHOICE...
:ho::welcome:

[bowlingal]

Firestone on 466 just past Walmart, or Sumter tire on 301. Both excellent choices

[Luggage]

Has someone said above the call that weather affects tire pressure my tires go down 4 to 6 lb in the winter here in Florida but if you're on the highway for 10 or 15 minutes they will go up from being heated running around

[JoelJohnson]

If the nail in in the tread then it's an easy fix, if it is in the side wall you will need a new tire.

[banjobob]

Pep boys , great guys honest work

[retiredguy123]

If the nail in in the tread then it's an easy fix, if it is in the side wall you will need a new tire.
Yes, but some places will not repair a leak in the tread if it is too close the sidewall (within an inch or so). But, other places will repair almost any leak that is in the tread. Go figure.

[Catalina36]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

The correct way to repair a leak in a tire is to have a vulcanized patch placed on the inside of the tire. Do not let anyone put a plug in the tire to repair the leak.
I would think that Firestone on 466 would do the repair correctly.

The most common tire to get a leak is the right rear, cutting the corners to close on a right hand turn you tend to pick up something from the roadway.

[WalkerLoop]

I'd go to Quality Tire near the intersection of 466 and 27/441. It's slightly before the WaWa if you're going East on 466. They look like a real junk, hole in the wall but they do honest, excellent work. They will repair tires that a lot of other places won't. The other places will try to sell you a new tire. I've had them repair tires twice that other places wouldn't and their work was perfect.

[Dana1963]

They are somewhat quick to say it cannot be fixed and sell you a new one.

Would recommend Sumter tire
In a previous post you were annoyed by a two-week wait for tire rotation at Sam’s?

[Buckeyephan]

Thanks for the great suggestions. A few weeks ago when the weather changed, the pressure in only the driver's front went way down. Pumped it up but yesterday it dropped way down again while the others were just fine.

[yourjoy]

Walmart does a good job with tires.

[Petersweeney]

Sams club did right by me….

[dlebuis]

Wildwood Tire in 44 fixed my tire when I had a nail in it. I drove in saying I had a slow leak and they were able to fix it right away. Very reasonable and nice.

[retiredguy123]

Thanks for the great suggestions. A few weeks ago when the weather changed, the pressure in only the driver's front went way down. Pumped it up but yesterday it dropped way down again while the others were just fine.
I would carefully inspect all of the tread to see if there is a nail or a screw in the tire. Although, if you find one, leave it in until you get to the service center.

Note that if the nail is too close to the edge, some mechanics won't repair the tire.

[NY2TV]

Sumter tire. I had a nail in my tire. $28 to plug it. I was in and out in 20 minutes.

[terryf484]

There is a Michelin dealer on 44 in Wildwood that I used to fix a nail flat. $24.

[HogPilot]

Expert across the street from Walmart on 441


I recommend Sumpter Tire. They did me right. Repaired my golf cart tire for free, been a customer ever since. Very nice people.

[JayDub]

Sumter Tire on 301 is my go to shop. Very happy with there service

[Dana1963]

I carry an air compressor, patch/plug kit and my AAA card in my car.
In a pinch, it will get me to a safe area. I do know my limitations
I've been patching and or plugging tires since I was 16.

[Traveling lady]

Goodyear over in front of Home Depot by Sam’s.

[Sunflower33]

If you are a sams member that’s a great place. Just drive up. One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

[OhioBuckeye]

Yea, I just went through that. They said I needed a new tire, & I thought, WHAT. I had some plugs & plug it myself. I drove it from Texas to Ohio & back & it’s still OK. Just don’t get conned into buy a new tire.

[Maish]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

Goodyear over by Sam’s will fix it for free and no pressure to buy a new tire!

[Dana1963]

Anybody, has Jenkins Hyundai tell them the air in their tires need to be changed?
It actually happened to a neighbor.

[totv7]

Lady Lake Quality Tire&Repair, 216 Hwy 466 Lady Lake 352.250.4665 close to Old Dixie Hwy and the Wawa 466/441. Don't be fooled by the look as it appears. The owner Vaughn is very reputable, honest, and knowledgeable. I just purchased 4 new tires, balanced, taxes, and installed with a total less than the cost of an internet Tire company for just tires. He also looked at 4 other recommended services by a dealer and said I don't need them and explained why.
He saved me many dollars.

He will tell you if the Tire can be fixed.

[nn0wheremann]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.
Sumter Tire in Wildwood or Tire Kingdom in Lady Lake

[Stu from NYC]

Anybody, has Jenkins Hyundai tell them the air in their tires need to be changed?
It actually happened to a neighbor.

Were they pushing nitrogen?

[Stu from NYC]

In a previous post you were annoyed by a two-week wait for tire rotation at Sam’s?

Yes think that is too long to have to wait for tire rotation that we have previously paid them for.

The manager excuse is the place is too small for the business they do and need more bays.

[davem4616]

The Goodyear Tire shop over near Sam's fixed a flat for me for free....I had picked up a nail

[jimjamuser]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.
Do it yourself. Consult U tube for guidance.

[Alto2548]

They are somewhat quick to say it cannot be fixed and sell you a new one.

Would recommend Sumter tire

Ditto -- Sumter Auto & Tire for tires & oil changes. There are 2 locations on 301.

[MEbner2805]

Goodyear tire over next to Home Depot

[fish4jim]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

Barrnett Tire Service Great family own business
352 787 5453

605 W North Blvd,
Leesburg, FL 34748

[024engine]

Boulevard Tire on 441 just south of 466 on the right.

[RobertWR]

I have several plug kits. Inexpensive at auto parts stores. Probably plugged close to 100 tires for myself and friend's in 25 years. Not one failure. As mentioned if it's close to the corner it should not be plugged.

Tire stores and other shops won't plug tires due to laibility.

[Lea N]

One of my car tires has developed a slow leak. Probably picked up a nail somewhere. Looking for suggestions of someplace honest to fix it since it only has 15,000 miles. Thanks.

Quality Tire & Brake on 466. Von (not sure if I'm spelling his name right) is the owner. He is honest, reliable and a good guy. His place doesn't look like much but him and his mechanics know what they are doing. I can't say enough good things about the service here. There are people who tow their cars to him from other parts of Florida because he is that good. His prices are fair.

[thevillages2013]

I carry an air compressor, patch/plug kit and my AAA card in my car.
In a pinch, it will get me to a safe area. I do know my limitations
I've been patching and or plugging tires since I was 16.

Same here. Also if the plug still leaks a little shoot some “ fix a flat” in there and it will seal it up and not affect the tpms sensors

[Buckeyephan]

Thanks again for the suggestions. The culprit was a little finishing nail. Since it was the most convenient, I went to Sumter Tire. Twenty minutes and $28 later I drove away with a patched tire. They don’t plug unless requested since they think that makes the hole bigger.

[Dana1963]

Thanks again for the suggestions. The culprit was a little finishing nail. Since it was the most convenient, I went to Sumter Tire. Twenty minutes and $28 later I drove away with a patched tire. They don’t plug unless requested since they think that makes the hole bigger.
Thanks for providing a solution to your problem

[CWGUY]

They are somewhat quick to say it cannot be fixed and sell you a new one.

Would recommend Sumter tire

:what:

[CWGUY]

In a previous post you were annoyed by a two-week wait for tire rotation at Sam’s?

:icon_wink: Haven't you figured it out yet? Bashed them in the Hearing Aid post too! IMHO

When I was a kid, I got bit by a German Shepherd and was afraid of dogs for years. I think someone named Sam may have bitten him years ago. :icon_wink:

[Stu from NYC]

:icon_wink: Haven't you figured it out yet? Bashed them in the Hearing Aid post too! IMHO


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I have hearing aids and when I have a problem can always get an appt same day to get them fixed. Have seen where Sams audiologist is on vacation and hearing center closed for a week at a time.
Think the tire center takes too long to fix tires or rotate. They have more business than they can handle and should expand that section of the store to better serve their customers. Or expand their hours to the same hours as the club is open.

To answer your bashing comment. we are regular customers of Sams and overall think they do a great job. However I do call them as I see them. Sorry if you do not approve.

[CWGUY]

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I have hearing aids and when I have a problem can always get an appt same day to get them fixed. Have seen where Sams audiologist is on vacation and hearing center closed for a week at a time.
Think the tire center takes too long to fix tires or rotate. They have more business than they can handle and should expand that section of the store to better serve their customers. Or expand their hours to the same hours as the club is open.

To answer your bashing comment. we are regular customers of Sams and overall think they do a great job. However I do call them as I see them. Sorry if you do not approve.

It's O.K. to call them as you see them, as long as you look for some positive too. I have purchased two sets of hearing aids from this Sam's Club. Both Kim who used to work there and Derry and the other guy who are there now are great. They are always available for me. They have hours that differ from the store hours. They are open Monday-Saturday 9a.m. 6p.m. Closed Sunday. One or both are always there. Their hours are posted online and we don't go looking for them when they are not there..... and as far as them changing their hours, well we just never wanted to run that business and figured there were enough others around here that did! Have a good day..... you know, the kind where you find plenty to complain about. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

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I have hearing aids and when I have a problem can always get an appt same day to get them fixed. Have seen where Sams audiologist is on vacation and hearing center closed for a week at a time.
Think the tire center takes too long to fix tires or rotate. They have more business than they can handle and should expand that section of the store to better serve their customers. Or expand their hours to the same hours as the club is open.

To answer your bashing comment. we are regular customers of Sams and overall think they do a great job. However I do call them as I see them. Sorry if you do not approve.

BTW nobody at hearing center this morning at 11 30.

It was the tire manager who complained his dept was too small to handle their workload.

Silly me thought this was a place to put out opinions not to be bashed because you disagreed.