Is it expensive and is it best left to a professional?
2007-07-21 10:58:54 · 7 answers · asked by TBECK 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take the tire or drive the car if you can to a tire shop. They have the equipment to fix the tire. No it is not that expensive to fix it. I would say in the range of $10 to $15. If you are that concerned, look in the yellow pages and call some of them.
Don't gamble with your life... get it fixed properly at a good tire store.
2007-07-21 11:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, even if the nail seems like it is self sealing (ie, no air appears to be leaking out) still take it off and install your spare tire. Then get your shopping list and head on over to your local Wal-Mart. It only costs a few dollars (I can't remember the exact number, but I think it was around $7 for me the last time I went) and they will usually be done by the time you get done shopping. There are certain things that make sense to do yourself (such as changing your oil, which some people pay >$50 for!), repairing a tire is probably not one of them. There are probably plenty of instructions, and the repair material (plug) isn't that expensive, but considering your tires are the only thing between the road and your car moving at 55mph+, I'd definitely consider leaving this one to the pros.
Good luck!
2007-07-21 11:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by Brain 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick up a "plug kit" at your local automotive store or Walmart or KMart. They are inexpensive and can be used multiple times. Follow the directions: use a plier to pull the nail out, ream it out with the tool from the kit then shove the plug in. The trick is to keep from letting out too much air. You may want to do this near an air compressor or have a "can of air" on hand. If you have it professionally done you can expect to pay $15-20 plus tip.
2007-07-21 11:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by sunrisecitycarpets 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting it out is easy, just grab the nail with a set of pliers or vice grips and pull it out. You'll need to have a plug put into the hole that's left to fix the tire though so it will hold air. Plug kits are available at most auto repair stores but they take a bit of effort to install.
2007-07-21 11:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by Trackerrrr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best leaving it in. If it is on the trye wall the bits that don't touch the road then you will need a new tyre, depending on tyre size can cost anything. If it is on the bit that touches the road then it can probably be repaired. In the Uk it costs around £5-10 and takes about 15 mins.
2007-07-21 11:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't try yourself. The tire may go flat. Drive to a repair shop, Firestone, Walmart, Sears. Let them pull it and repair the flat. Maybe $10 or so.
2007-07-21 11:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go to a tire shop...5 bucks or free if you flirt ;-)
2007-07-21 11:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋