So it seems that a nail punctured through my tires and air has been leaking slowly (not a Z). I just noticed it today and filled it up again but now I'm worried about how to fix it. I'm reading that plug-in-repair methods are improper and will cause further damage. Is this really something I need to worry about? Do I need to take it to a wheel/tire shop and have them take off the tire and properly fix it? Also, around how much would that cost? BTW, the car is a 03 Accord Coupe and the tires are Yokohama 205/65/15. The tires were bought around 6 months ago and still have a lot of tread on them.

Thanks

 

If you can take it to where you bought the tires, they might fix em' free. Discount tire fixes flats for free. NTB does it for about $20.00.
A plug is a temp fix. The correct/permanent way to fix a puncture is to patch it.

 

I bought it from my cousin who works at a Toyota dealership for a cheaper price...so they probably won't help.

I'll see if there's a Discount Tire around here. Thanks

 

get the continental ContiComfort Kit...it's a air compressor and it also has a latex based, water soluable sealant if you totally lose all of your air....it's like the size of a lunch box and it is what comes iwth the Z06 and Ford Gt

 

I already went to BP and put some air in it. I'm just looking to get it permanently repaired now... DTD is around 8 mi from my house and NTB is around 7. I don't know which one would be a better place to go to.

 

Ok, free repair at DTD vs. $23 at NTB.

Hmm hard decision.

Also, do you think I can drive 8 miles on the tire or should I put to spare on it....I don't feel like lifting the car today

 

Take the tire to a competent shop. Generally, holes in the tread can be repaired. Sidewall damage can not.

 

Yeah, luckily it's directly in the middle. I'm going to set up an appointment with DTD today.

 

slow leaks where the object is still embedded are ok to drive. Do not go fast though. I once did this and have the bolt, that had punctured my tire, actually dislodge while I drove at about 85mph. I ended up having to change the tire on the emergency lane.

 

Haha, I'll try to go under 60mph since I have to go thru a large road. Thanks for the response

 

A tire shop can dismount the tire & patch it form inside. This is the best & safest way to repair a tire.