I just noticed that I have a slow leak. There is a nail in the tire. I have the G37S with the 19' rims and the Bridgestone tires it came with. These might be dumb questions but can that be repaired or do I automatically need a new tire and where is the best place to take it; to the dealer or just a tire place?

I am in Ft. Lauderdael if anyyone has anywhere specific they recommend.

 

you can repair it yourself with a tire repairer you can buy at a car autopart place.

 

If you can post a photo of the nail location, we can tell you if it can be repaired or not. If it's in the main part of the tread, yes. If it's in the sidewall or shoulder, probably not. Don't bother doing it yourself, take it to any tire shop (don't need to take it to the dealer) and get it done for about $10 or so.

 

^^^+1...

 

Here you go. Do I plug or patch?

 

That can be patched, but leave it to the tire shop. Some will do it for free.... be nice.

 

Thanks.

 

BAD advice. Have it repaired at a reputable tire store (some for FREE)... it will be plugged from the INSIDE and safe for high speed/heat.

Dr.

 

Got the tire off , the spare on and going to the tire repair shop first thing in the morning. Thanks to all. It's great to know that you are always out there to help me keep the GEE perfect.

 

yea, I had a few of these incidents happen to me. I always take it to my mechanic and he repairs from the inside for free.

 

no advice is bad if you dont take it.

i would just plug it myself, thats just me.

why would anyone want to service something free of charge? they would probably want some money for the service.

 

^^ it's always better from the inside to repair.

 

Of course it is! The veracity of the advice doesn't change whether someone accepts it or not. The advice is either valid or it is not.

As far as why several major nationwide tire store chains repair flats for free... well, I'm guessing it's an inexpensive way to introduce their service/products to new customers and thereby hope to gain your future business. Just a wild guess.


Dr.

 

^^ don't mind GiGGa, he's a mysterious/random person

 

^i got a screw in mine when i only had 2000 miles on it!! fixed it asap, takes about 30 mins for a shop to plug, rebalance it...

get it plugged from a tire shop like Big O or Americas Tire Co, should be $20-30 bucks. and watch it to make sure its not leaking/further damage in the future....