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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
![[image loading]](http://images.loqu.com/contents/670/464/image/2008-09-26/5.jpg) Stopped, checked my tires. Right front flat. Fucking rusty old wood staple in the tread. I don't have a bike pump or anything to fill it temporarily either.I don't have AAA. If I call around locally to shops do they normally charge extra to send a guy out? Otherwise I'm gonna skateboard somewhere and buy a bike pump/air compresser and just take it to a gas station or something.  | ||
Empyrean
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On an unrelated note, on the way back from spring break, our car broke down. We left it in a parking lot in Georgia. | ||
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
oh yea, I left my skateboard 3 cities over too. Time to get Gump. | ||
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Husky
United States3362 Posts
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micronesia
United States24745 Posts
edit: your van seems more like dark tooth | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32097 Posts
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
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Etherone
United States1898 Posts
On June 18 2009 06:49 CharlieMurphy wrote: So, There is a spare tire that is fucked up with a bulge on the wall of it in my gma's garage. My gf is gonna pick it up and I'm going to learn how to change a tire. http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=91579 a little help | ||
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Racenilatr
United States2756 Posts
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Grobyc
Canada18410 Posts
You know, you gotta make sure the tire fits your wheel too. You can't just go around using random spare tires in the garage haha | ||
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micronesia
United States24745 Posts
On June 18 2009 06:45 Hawk wrote: Find a friend who has AAA and you're all hood, dood. AAA services the driver... not the car. They would have to lie and say that it is their car. | ||
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eXigent.
Canada2419 Posts
also, if its just a small hole from a staple, then just goto a hardware store or something, and buy a patch kit. It's basically a long sticky thick string looking thing that you ram into the hole, and it plugs it up really well. My brother ran over a 2 inch screw and after using a patch kit on it, it hasnt deflated yet. here is a link to exactly what I am talking about. This will show you step by step how to plug the hole in your tire the proper way, and the kit only costs $5 http://autorepair.about.com/od/fixityourself/ss/tire_plug.htm | ||
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SoulMarine
United States586 Posts
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
She also came to the rescue with a electric pump, jack, and tire iron. The tire iron was really cheap and felt like it was going to snap. I wasn't sure where to put the jack so I was in double danger. I didn't have a pipe to put on the wrench so it was a huge bitch to do. I popped all kinds of blood vessels, bruised the shit out of my hands, and the plastic paint/coating on the wrench actually cracked/flaked off at the bend from the stress. I kept thinking the thing was gonna snap and smash my teeth or something. Each nut made this sickening SNAP/CRUNCH sound when I got it loose. So after like 20+ minutes I got them all loose. So I took the busted tires to a tire place down the street. Old tire was cracked on side wall beyond repairs, they couldn't repair the other because there were 3 or 4 screws/nails in the tire (never gonna drive behind trucks again). And the valve came out so they said just get a new tire. 60$- no thanks, guy was cool and understood and sent me to a gas station where they do used tires. Gas station garage was closed (just after 5pm). I had to go to the bank to get cash so my gf could get gas and we decided to get some food also. While there, I noticed an Auto Zone and they told me to go down the street to Discount Tire, they have used stuff for like 10$. (thank god for 1800goog411 and the text messaging info service). After a struggle to actually get to the tire place (really bad entrance/location), they tell me they don't do used tires and couldn't fix it either. Said 80-90$ for new one, told me just down the street (lol again) to Ruan's; they have tons of used tires. GF getting really impatient and tired a this point. We go there and it's a win. The Mexican guys are basically doing nothing and it's instant service. Problem is they don't have my size of tire 205/70/15, the best he could find was 215/70/15, the wheel is a few inches taller. They were training their teenaged brother and he did it all right there while I watched and replaced the broken valve and everything. 25$, I ask the guy if it doesn't work out if I can come back and he says sure. So we came back with Carl's Jr and I scarfed it all down. Went back out and had to pump the jack up the extra few couple inches to line it up with the screws. Tightened em all up and took her for a spin around the neighborhood. The alignment is pretty off (but it was already off before anyways lol). Maybe the right pull it used to have now replaced by the left pull will balance out. Seemed ok, car doesn't look funny from the front either. I think it'll be fine (unless someone says otherwise?). When I parked I did noticed about 3 oz of oil in a pool which, after investigation, came from the left axle. I'm thinking since I left it propped on the jack it was dripping oil off the top from a weird angle or something. If I don't post tomorrow in the afternoon I probably died. Wish me luck, lol | ||
Manifesto7
Osaka27156 Posts
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coltrane
Chile988 Posts
let me share some facts: here in chile you cant get a license if you dont know at least in theory how to change a tire... Also, you dont get the vehicle`s circulation permisson unless it has one extra tire, if your vehicle uses different diametter on front and rear tires then you need two, each diametter. Once a year you need to do a full check, the cops ask you for that check certificate each time they stop a car, and the checking includes the extra tire(s if 2 needed) and the toolset to change it. I changed my first tire ever with my dad when i was like 8 years old. I have done it many times in small vehicles, vans, big vehicles and in a tolva truck once... is the same shit ever. therefore U SUCK. | ||
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coltrane
Chile988 Posts
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Physician
United States4146 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/product/112186_front500.jpg) - it will get u by if u have old useless tires that need changing anyway, all gas stations have similar products, anywhere from 4 bucks upwards | ||
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R3condite
Korea (South)1541 Posts
don't die! | ||
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
On June 18 2009 12:11 coltrane wrote: you know? let me share some facts: blah blah chile sucks, peru is awesome... I have done it many times in small vehicles, vans, big vehicles and in a tolva truck once... is the same shit ever. therefore U SUCK. How do I suck? I've never changed a tire before and didn't read any guide how to do it. Its pretty fucking simple and easy. The hard part was getting the tools, untightening the machine gun tightened nuts without getting stabbed, and then get the replacement for a deal. | ||
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micronesia
United States24745 Posts
It's very bad to drive around with tires that don't match :-( | ||
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CharlieMurphy
United States22895 Posts
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micronesia
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Kennelie
United States2296 Posts
Edit: P.S. It depends on tire sizes when i say "mix and match". | ||
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