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Blew a tire on the interstate last night and learned something stupid
My 2015 Civic had a slow leak I kept ignoring, then on I-285 around 9pm the sidewall just gave out... $180 for a tow truck and $110 for a used tire off some guy's Craigslist ad. Has anyone else had a perfectly good tire suddenly fail because you waited too long to patch a nail hole?
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diana_moore753mo ago
Learned that lesson on a 2002 Corolla. Had a nail in the tread for weeks, figured I'd get to it eventually. Blew out on the highway entrance ramp. Scared me enough that I bought a portable tire inflator and a patch kit for the trunk. Now I check pressure every time I get gas. Saved me twice since then.
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kim.charlie3mo ago
Which brand of portable inflator did you go with? I've seen mixed reviews on the cheap ones and don't want to waste money on something that'll fail when I need it. Also, have you actually used the patch kit on a tire that wasn't fully flat, or is it more for peace of mind? Curious if the patch holds up long enough to get to a shop or if it's just a temporary fix.
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