The pneumatic tire on my kids wagon has gone flat. If I take it to a tire place, are they going to laugh in my face? Do they fix little tires? Or should I just order a new one fron the wagon company? I want whatever is going to be the cheapest. Thanks
2007-07-14 13:31:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
purchase a bottle of "slime" at the bike store. let all the air out of the tire by removeing the center of the valve stem, squeeze in about half of a small bottle of slime, reinstall the valve stem and infate with an air pump. The "slime" will squeeze thru the leak, and seal it. it will aslo remain in the tire and seal any new leaks. If it is a tire with a tube in it, just replace the tube. If you aren't mechanically inclined, take it to the tire shop. And no, they won't laugh, it's what they do.
2007-07-14 14:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by randy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can actually fix these yourself.
They sell patches at Walmart (or any parts store) in the automotive department or bicycle center.
Simply fill the tire with air and locate the place where the hole is located. Make sure you mark that spot!
Let out the air from the tire, and use a screwdrive to pry the tire off the rim.
Use the patch from the kit and patch the tire from the inside. They typically use rubber cement. Place patch and wait the required time.
Replace tire and take tire to a gas station, or a friend who has an air compressor, a standard bicycle pump doesn't pump air fast enough. Use the compressor to fill up the tire.
2007-07-14 20:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it has a valve stem on it, put some good tire sealant, like "Slime" in it, and refill it at the gas station and give it a couple of good spins to distribute the sealant around the inside of the tire.
George
2007-07-15 19:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by virgil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the hardware store they usually have wheelbarrow tires that are the same size as wagon tires
2007-07-14 20:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by BigSmooth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they fix small tires, and I don't think they will laugh in your face. Money is money no matter how it comes in. They may just pump it up for you for free.
2007-07-14 20:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by Lear B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tire is in decent shape and can be repaired, they will fix it.
2007-07-14 20:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋