My tires are fairly new and one of them got damaged a little bit. How can I stick the flap back in place? I've tried crazy glue, but the tire seemed to just absorb it. I tried some gasket sealer thing and that was just a useless mess. Any ideas or suggestions? Thank you all for your help!
2007-08-10 14:48:17 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It doesn't appear to be that bad. It just doesn't look very good the way it is. I could just pull that little piece off but I think it'd look better if I could just glue it back to place some way. I value each and all of your opinions. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Thanks!
2007-08-10 15:58:23 · update #1
If the sidewall of your tire is damaged like you describe it can become very dangerous to drive on. I would have a tire shop look at the damage to see if it can be properly repaired. You don't want to get a blowout on the freeway for a cheap fix.
2007-08-10 15:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by soapofdurden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the car back to the tire shop. Did you get any warranty for road hazards? If the flap is on the side wall then go ahead and get another tire, whether you have to pay for it or not. You will need a new tire.
Reminds me, Once I got new tires on my truck, just left the tire store and was going home it was less than 3 miles away from the shop and I was trying to merge into a lane to get off the freeway, and some yahoo was playing games and wouldn't let me over, well, I finally got to get over just before the exit, when I did, I hit a pot hole that must have been a foot deep. Rattled my teeth I hit it so hard. A few days later, there was a big bubble on the side of the tire. The tire store said that I abused the tire, but I did get another one for half price. good luck.
2007-08-10 15:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about the mud flaps? If so, 3 should be 2 or three screws holding it in place. Try to use some tapping screws, but do not use the old holes. Your flap got probably pulled out roughly which damaged the screw hole. You can also try a bigger screw...
Good luck!
2007-08-10 15:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mazda man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit being cheap and buy a new damn tire for pete's sake. your safety and the safety of others on the road is not worth being squeaky with a dollar.if the tire is peeling there is no way to adequately repair it. A puncture in the tread fron a nail or screw is one thing, but a puncture in the sidewall, or the tire peeling is a message for replacement. geez
2007-08-10 15:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by skid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋