Cheap places in Northern VA to get a flat fixed?

[JEDI]

The Mazda dealership wants $20.

I have 35k on my tires, and have 4/32" of tread left. (i can see the top of washington's head on a quarter.) That's about 6k miles left on the tire before i hit the legal limit of 2/32".

it's a slow leak caused by a screw.

any cheap places to repair it?

 

[pontifex]

$20 isn't cheap?

i guess you could go to a local shop and get it patched/plugged for about $8-10...

 

[iamwiz82]

A gas station?

 

[dartworth]

$20 is about the going rate son...

 

[Goosemaster]

um...anywhere?

<--had it fixed multiple times by his own two hands and once, many years ago, at the shell on lee hwy in falls church, across from nation cemetery ....

Or use that goo stuff (name?) and a compressor

 

[jagec]

You have 35k on your tires, and you're trying to squeeze all the way down to the legal limit? Dude, just get new tires, it'll handle and brake MUCH better, especially in the rain. Getting the flat was a sign.

But if it's a slow leak, just use a can of fix-a-flat.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: jagec
You have 35k on your tires, and you're trying to squeeze all the way down to the legal limit? Dude, just get new tires, it'll handle and brake MUCH better, especially in the rain. Getting the flat was a sign.

But if it's a slow leak, just use a can of fix-a-flat.

or go to the junk yard....or get an el-cheapo tire from some tire place for $30

Better yet, go to a junkyard....

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
um...anywhere?

<--had it fixed multiple times by his own two hands and once, many years ago, at the shell on lee hwy in falls church, across from nation cemetery ....

Or use that goo stuff (name?) and a compressor

how long does the fix-a-flat last?

and what do i need a compressor for?

 

[xanis]

Just plug the tire yourself. Go to Pep Boys or Autozone and get a tire repair kit. Plugging a tire is insanely easy.

 

[MiniDoom]

$15 for me a few months ago at an exxon in reston.

 

[xanis]

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
um...anywhere?

<--had it fixed multiple times by his own two hands and once, many years ago, at the shell on lee hwy in falls church, across from nation cemetery ....

Or use that goo stuff (name?) and a compressor

how long does the fix-a-flat last?

and what do i need a compressor for?

If you're getting your tires changed after 6K miles, then Fix-a-Flat should hold.

You need a compressor to reinflate the tire after you plug the hole. You could use a bike pump, but it would take a LONG time and your arms would probably fall off before the tire would be up to operating pressure.

 

[Suture]

$20 is the normal rate...

I had one of my tires repaired after bead failure at an Exxon for $20 during the winter.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Xanis

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
um...anywhere?

<--had it fixed multiple times by his own two hands and once, many years ago, at the shell on lee hwy in falls church, across from nation cemetery ....

Or use that goo stuff (name?) and a compressor

how long does the fix-a-flat last?

and what do i need a compressor for?

If you're getting your tires changed after 6K miles, then Fix-a-Flat should hold.

You need a compressor to reinflate the tire after you plug the hole. You could use a bike pump, but it would take a LONG time and your arms would probably fall off before the tire would be up to operating pressure.

LOFL...a bike pump..I'd like to see that

 

[randomlinh]

unmount tire
use handy dandy rasp in tire plug kit
plug
remount
air
drive away.

I've done it a billion times. my rear passenger liked to get screws. Had to do my brother's and father's tires as well. Altho, with under 5k miles or whatever on my 3, I had a huge bolt go through right by the sidewall. unplug-able and un-patchable It was a good excuse to buy KDW2's

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: Xanis

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
um...anywhere?

<--had it fixed multiple times by his own two hands and once, many years ago, at the shell on lee hwy in falls church, across from nation cemetery ....

Or use that goo stuff (name?) and a compressor

how long does the fix-a-flat last?

and what do i need a compressor for?

If you're getting your tires changed after 6K miles, then Fix-a-Flat should hold.

You need a compressor to reinflate the tire after you plug the hole. You could use a bike pump, but it would take a LONG time and your arms would probably fall off before the tire would be up to operating pressure.

if i'm using fix a flat, then why am i plugging the hole?

shouldnt fix a flat just gunk up the are of the slow leak (ie: screw that's in my tire)

 

[jackace]

Les Schwab sells used tires if they have them. perfect option if you can't patch the tire and your close to needing new tires in a few months. Last one I bought there was $25 installed and everything. I do buy tires there though so that might not be the price for none returning customers. Les Schwab also fixes flats free on any tire you purchase from them.

 

[jackace]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Xanis

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
um...anywhere?

<--had it fixed multiple times by his own two hands and once, many years ago, at the shell on lee hwy in falls church, across from nation cemetery ....

Or use that goo stuff (name?) and a compressor

how long does the fix-a-flat last?

and what do i need a compressor for?

If you're getting your tires changed after 6K miles, then Fix-a-Flat should hold.

You need a compressor to reinflate the tire after you plug the hole. You could use a bike pump, but it would take a LONG time and your arms would probably fall off before the tire would be up to operating pressure.

LOFL...a bike pump..I'd like to see that

I have actually pumped a car tire up with a hand pump. Only thing we had available at the time. It does take a long time but it is doable.

 

[chuckywang]

Walmart: $9.50 I believe.

 

[kami333]

A local Goodyear did mine for free

 

[JImmyK]

Dont use fix a flat bring it to my place if you want Im in herndon/reston VA exit 10 off the toll road.

my wifes sc430 doesnt have space for a spare so we carry around the plug, have used it on my FJ80 a few times, easy as pie.

 

[bucwylde23]

I also have a slow leak I need to get fixed .

 

[LS20]

its free at discount tire durrrrrrr

 

[purbeast0]

bring your tire and a six pack to a gas station and that is that.

 

[vi edit]

If you are a Sam's club member they fix flats for free I think.

 

[rh71]

around here they plug it for like $7 at gas stations.