<p>My h just bought some of this stuff to hold his tire over until he replaces them.
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<p>Pink Slime? A new use for the stuff?</p>
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<p>You can find if the damage is a simple puncture in the tread, or whether it is sidewall damage that requires a replacement tire. A simple puncture in the tread can usually be repaired. But if you need a replacement tire, you can know beforehand and start shopping for a matching replacement tire (since not all tire shops will have the correct brand/model and size, and prices may vary considerably).</p>
<p>The tire sealants should only be used in an emergency and are best to avoid altogether if you can. It’s not a real fix, issues like a nail or screw in the tire can still cause more damage and the possibility of a blowout when they’re left in, and some tire shops detest having to deal with the slimy sealant in the tire.</p>
<p>HGFM - I respectfully request that you have some compassion for your fellow citizens who repair and mount tires … PLEASE don’t put slime in the tire. </p>
<p>As for advice, I suggest bubbly water spray to find the leak. Given the age of your car, the limited miles on the car, and the fact it’s a front tire, my bet is a leaky valve stem. Spray soapy water around the outside of the valve stem where it meets the wheel. If no bubbles, take the cap off and spray into the valve stem. Why do this when the shop will do a more expert job? Two reasons. First, you may have a slow leak when you’re traveling and need to know what the problem is. Second, it’s always better to have some idea of what a car-related problem is when you go to a garage. (Recall the mechanic who wanted to replace your main computer?)</p>
<p>For all of you who were curious:</p>
<p>The battery died recently so I took it to the mechanic today to get it charged up (battery is fine, just needed a charge.) Asked the mechanic to look at the tire, since it was looking flat again. He said there was a large nail in the tire, and that since he didn’t do tires he had called LesSchwab to let them know I was coming (said they could quickly patch it.)</p>
<p>When we got to the tire place, the repairman said that the tires were in such bad shape I was lucky they hadn’t already blown out, and that he couldn’t in good conscience repair the tire. He sold us two used tires for $100 and put them on.</p>
<p>We are going to drive it home to Southern California, since I graduate TOMORROW!! (:D!), and evaluate whether I am taking the car to Indiana or upgrading to something new.</p>
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<p>I love our local Discount Tire store! They are fast, reasonable, and very courteous.</p>
<p>I have a car with tire sensors and they drive me crazy. They go off all the time, and you can’t ignore it-what if the tire is really flat or something? Most of the time they are not even very low. I hate them. </p>
<p>That’s how I’ve become so well acquainted with Discount Tire, though. :)</p>
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<p>In some cars, there is a tire air pressure sensor in the spare tire, which is often the one that is least often checked for air pressure.</p>