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retiredguy123 01-18-2022 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JoelJohnson (Post 2051032)
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 01-18-2022 07:13 AM

Tire repair slow leak
 
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Originally Posted by Buckeyephan (Post 2050956)
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 01-18-2022 07:39 AM

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 01-18-2022 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2050965)
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 01-18-2022 08:04 AM

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 01-18-2022 08:05 AM

Walmart does a good job with tires.

Petersweeney 01-18-2022 08:14 AM

Sams club did right by me….

dlebuis 01-18-2022 08:14 AM

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 01-18-2022 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckeyephan (Post 2051059)
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 01-18-2022 08:20 AM

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

terryf484 01-18-2022 08:28 AM

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

HogPilot 01-18-2022 08:41 AM

Not Expert
 
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Originally Posted by CarrieOn (Post 2051010)
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 01-18-2022 08:41 AM

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

Dana1963 01-18-2022 08:47 AM

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 01-18-2022 09:00 AM

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


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