[da-suu]

i got a nail in my tire, i was wondering wheres a good place to get it fixed ?
and how much ?

[jing]

Buy a tire repair kit and do it yourself
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[SoulCrusher]

Where: @Home. Cost:10 minutes of your day.

[da-suu]

aight , sounds good i will do that. now where can i buy this kit? and how much is this kit

[DasHooch]

I think Kal Tire will fix a simple nail for free.

You're lucky it wasn't a spark plug.

[da-suu]

i prefer to do it myself and learn it actually knowing that i can repair it myself without taking the tire off

[Berzerker]

Kal Tire will fix small punctures like that for free but if you go to Canadian Tire you can get a repair kit that has enough for several fixes for a couple dollars. Instructions are very simple on the repair kit as well.

Berz out.

[haulin oats]

i prefer to do it myself and learn it actually knowing that i can repair it myself without taking the tire off

then why not look up yourself where or how to repair your tire?

[gars]

Sorry to jack a thread - I got a screw in my tire - would that be ok to just patch? I'm guessing the hole is much bigger than a regular hole from a nail....

[skyxx]

I only believe in patch repairs. I used to plug my tires at home but after numerous applications I found that a patch is much better at sealing the hole. Any automotive shop CAN repair a punctured tire. If they can't repair a tire properly then it says a lot about them.

[some_punk]

dont do the kits that plug it only from home.

[ruthless]

Kal Tire will fix small punctures like that for free but if you go to Canadian Tire you can get a repair kit that has enough for several fixes for a couple dollars. Instructions are very simple on the repair kit as well.

Berz out.

+1
the guy at Kal-tire fixed mine for free and he actually patched it from the inside as well :)

[cheapskate]

+1
the guy at Kal-tire fixed mine for free and he actually patched it from the inside as well :)

Did you buy the tires from them?

[donjalapeno]

+1
the guy at Kal-tire fixed mine for free and he actually patched it from the inside as well :)

aww how sweet of him :gayfight:

[Anjew]

patching it from the inside is the only reliable way imo aside from buying a new tire

[Euro7r]

If some of you guys don't want to do the DIY patch kit at home, then just take it to the auto shop. It's a minor fix, like $5-10buxs.

[Alby]

If some of you guys don't want to do the DIY patch kit at home, then just take it to the auto shop. It's a minor fix, like $5-10buxs.

where can you get it done for that much? i got a nail into my tire recently and had to get it patched/repaired from the inside tire for $34. i got it done at OK tire on main and 32.

[skyxx]

^Overpaid a bit. You can usually get a patch done from 22-28 bucks on average. At least you got it properly done. :)
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[recon]

shit canadian tire was chargin me $60.. bs shiet ever

[Euro7r]

WTF, must be ripping you off or something. $60buxs to repair a puncture in your tire?:fuuuuu:

[Euro7r]

where can you get it done for that much? i got a nail into my tire recently and had to get it patched/repaired from the inside tire for $34. i got it done at OK tire on main and 32.


I go to my auto shop in Richmond. It probably depends how bad it is, if it's a nail, then it's a relatively easy fix, so it shouldn't be costing a lot.

[The Hype]

PROTIP: Kal Tire doesn't charge to patch your tires. They might quote you $20 or something but once it comes time to pay they just give you the keys and away you go. I know because I used to work there.

PS: Tire plugs suck. Plug patches or quill patches are the way to go

[FerrariEnzo]

if i get a flat/punctured tire, i always take it to kaltire.
I bring a can of something or a box of mac/cheese for their donation bin.

if they arent busy, its usually very quick..

[Noizz]

^ +1

I went to Kal-Tire on recommendation of you guys on RS a couple months back. Brought a dozen donuts and they patched my tire, inspected my car, and filled up my windshield washer fluid.

Great service!

[fliptuner]

where can you get it done for that much? i got a nail into my tire recently and had to get it patched/repaired from the inside tire for $34. i got it done at OK tire on main and 32.

I did part of my apprenticeship there 12 years ago and back then we only used combination patches. IMO the only way to patch/plug a tire unless it's on the side of the road.

patches:
+fine if it's a really small hole
+won't tear out
-doesn't protect the tire plies

DIY plugs:
+DIY
+cheap, multiple use
-can tear out

combination patch/plug:
-cost
+seals from the inside and can't tear out like a plug