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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2010 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse The last time you got a flat tire, what did you do first to repair or change it? Changed/repaired the tire myself Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop or home Drove to a repair shop (or home) on the flat tire Used a road service (AAA/OnStar/Tow, etc.) Called a friend or relative Helped by a passenger or strangerPost your thoughts about this poll below.

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The last time you got a flat tire, what did you do first to repair or change it?
Changed/repaired the tire myself
Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop or home
Drove to a repair shop (or home) on the flat tire
Used a road service (AAA/OnStar/Tow, etc.)
Called a friend or relative
Helped by a passenger or strangerPost your thoughts about this poll below.

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CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,034 Points:1,101,695 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 1:54:31 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse There was a time not so many years ago when an individual could easily jack up the vehicle, remove the flatten tire, and replace it with the spare tire. Nowadays, changing a tire has become considerably more complicated. The useless frame jack requires one to slide under the vehicle and attach the scissor style jack to a fitting. Additionally, the crow bars have become shorter that only increases the difficulty of changing a tire. I'd like to see a system designed similar to the manner that race cars have to jack up a car, four automatically deployed hydraulic jacks. This would certainly make changing a flat tire less complicated and safer.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,577 Points:1,837,010 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 1:23:25 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Used a road service (AAA/OnStar/Tow, etc.)
marirs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,198 Points:2,526,085 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 12:48:35 PM Ignore marirs Report Abuse Wow I read that totally wrong, I guess. I read the first as Change and Repaired the tire myself. 48% of people do NOT repair the tires themselves, no way.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,664 Points:2,227,245 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 12:37:00 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Re-inflate and take to shop to be repaired.
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 12:18:16 PM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse Used a road service (AAA/OnStar/Tow, etc.)
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,693 Points:2,744,500 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 10:39:08 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,871 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 9:55:10 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse Changed/repaired the tire myself
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,739 Points:1,600,685 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 9:14:08 AM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop or home
kerryllr Veteran Author Toronto Posts:369 Points:1,212,195 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 7:38:04 AM Ignore kerryllr Report Abuse I drove it to an air pump - inflated it and then went to a repair store. I can change it myself as long as someone helps me to loosen the bolts - but alone - no way! [Edited by: kerryllr at 2/10/2010 7:39:04 AM EST]
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,141 Points:2,731,555 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 6:38:03 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I call someone to come fix it.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,248 Points:2,577,730 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 6:14:12 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I call AAA
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,161 Points:1,781,305 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 5:27:26 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse The last time I got a bona fide flat, I changed it myself. That was in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant and I was stuffed! It was not a pleasant experience.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,250 Points:2,199,425 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 5:18:34 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse changed it
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,848 Points:2,498,340 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2010 3:50:52 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Changed the tire myself.
arcee Sophomore Author Denver Posts:159 Points:1,449,530 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 11:09:53 PM Ignore arcee Report Abuse When it is 8 degrees on a snowy highway, I chose AAA. [Edited by: arcee at 2/9/2010 11:11:47 PM EST]
Lookingood All-Star Author Alberta Posts:627 Points:1,053,400 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:35:41 PM Ignore Lookingood Report Abuse I re-inflated the tire and drove to a repair shop.
roadrunner88 Veteran Author Georgia Posts:261 Points:1,951,110 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:06:07 PM Ignore roadrunner88 Report Abuse If a flat happens at home, I change it.
Deutsch50 Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:54 Points:440,730 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 7:45:39 PM Ignore Deutsch50 Report Abuse The problem with this Poll is you didn't make available the most likely reply. When you get a flat tire you would replace flat tire with the spare tire. Then take the flat tire to a tire repair shop and have the tire repaired.
Oldlar Sophomore Author Florida Posts:162 Points:534,515 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 6:34:52 PM Ignore Oldlar Report Abuse My last flat, the car was in the garage, I saw the flat, I removed the tire, stuck in a plug, and reinflated the tire with my handy-dandy 12V compressor that I carry in the car.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,141 Points:2,731,555 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 6:24:05 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I call someone to come fix it for me
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:16,025 Points:2,487,175 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 5:11:39 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə i curse a blue streak, get off the road as quickly as safely possible, and change it. ə
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,848 Points:2,498,340 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 5:03:15 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Changed the tire myself.
snoopy49 Rookie Author Maryland Posts:17 Points:177,920 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 4:27:47 PM Ignore snoopy49 Report Abuse You left out an important option. By combining "change" with "repair" you failed to allow for those who change the tire with their spare but then have a shop repair the flat. I voted for "change/repair" but haven't repaired my own tire since I worked in a service station 40 years ago.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,664 Points:2,227,245 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 4:13:49 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:54:47 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse Changed it!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,930 Points:2,387,515 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:42:59 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse AIR AND HAVE FIX.
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,499 Points:1,929,530 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:09:10 PM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse I changed that mutha myself.
maxie11 Rookie Author Toronto Posts:15 Points:1,505 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 2:49:52 PM Ignore maxie11 Report Abuse I have only ever had a flat tire once and had no ideal how to change it.I had to call a friend to come help me.I am proud to say I can now fix it myself.
bobbyd28 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,042 Points:131,835 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 2:28:06 PM Ignore bobbyd28 Report Abuse change the tired with donut and drop the tire for vulcanize at the gas station
Road-Runner Champion Author Denver Posts:7,067 Points:1,910,115 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 1:19:26 PM Ignore Road-Runner Report Abuse I pay an annual fee for AAA so why not use them! Changing a tire (infrequently) on my pickup is a real hassle. As usual the object of my ire this last time was a nail. Surprise!
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,549 Points:1,758,260 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 11:52:31 AM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse The only flat tires I have ever had are all on Firestones. Since I have switched to GoodYears. I have never had a flat. But I would get out, and change it to the Spare tire.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,577 Points:1,837,010 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 11:28:37 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Used a road service (AAA/OnStar/Tow, etc.)
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,034 Points:1,101,695 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:48:12 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Stick out my thumb and hitch hike home.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,693 Points:2,744,500 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:19:11 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop
canuck63 Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:8 Points:278,135 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 10:08:38 AM Ignore canuck63 Report Abuse Realistically, I changed the tire myself - agree that you need to know how to do this - but then took the tire to a repair shop to have it actually repaired.
WatcherGas Champion Author Durham Posts:14,183 Points:2,922,265 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:47:04 AM Ignore WatcherGas Report Abuse Uncanny ... After I bought it, when the Honda needed new tires, got a 5th wheel/rim, had Firestone manager select the best of the four old tires, which he had mounted and balanced and thrown in the trunk (in place of that "doughnut" JOKE of a spare). Well, Friday had a FLAT not TEN miles from home in N. Carolina, heading down here to Daytona Beach. Took about 15 minutes to pop on my full-size spare and make the trip. Found local Firestone Auto Care near the beach and resolved the flat problem! I wouldn't have one of the so-called spare tires from the manufacturers in my automobiles any more ... can't travel on 'em; can't even exceed 40/45 mph, can they? Also, put my old-fashioned 4-point tire tool in the trunk, too; it gives great leverage for loosening/tightening lugs! Cheers!
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,100 Points:1,869,875 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:07:14 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse "You do not want to have to go to the spare, because so many are that little tire in the trunk." true, but it works... the only gripe i see is people don't know that the little tire has a max speed limit of only 50-55 mph i've seen idiots doing the speed limit of 65+ on a spare donut tire!?! and i'll steer clear from them, since i don't know when the rim will fly off the vehicle
element07 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,118 Points:1,514,775 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 9:01:11 AM Ignore element07 Report Abuse Last time, I re-inflated the tire since it was low and I could see the nail in it. However, if it's totally flat, I would change it myself most of time.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,871 Points:2,406,770 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 8:39:58 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse Changed/repaired the tire myself
a5 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,488 Points:2,148,960 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 8:05:33 AM Ignore a5 Report Abuse "Since I am a poor weak little woman, I called my friendly road service" no wonder you're poor.
kimberly55 Veteran Author Allentown Posts:421 Points:658,535 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 8:04:53 AM Ignore kimberly55 Report Abuse Changed it
telephone_man13 All-Star Author Columbia Posts:629 Points:697,960 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 8:00:08 AM Ignore telephone_man13 Report Abuse my girlfriend called AAA, I change it myself
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,392 Points:2,061,565 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 7:56:40 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse Changed/repaired the tire myself
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,248 Points:2,577,730 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 6:25:46 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I call AAA
flyboy Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,796 Points:1,325,140 Joined:Jan 2002	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 1:26:20 AM Ignore flyboy Report Abuse The ability to change a tire is one of the first steps towards becoming qualified to operate an automobile. Being smart enough to carry the tools and equipment to change or repair a tire, and knowing how to do it, is elementary. Both of my parents were able to change a tire, and did. They expected all of their children to have that ability too. [Edited by: flyboy at 2/9/2010 1:34:19 AM EST]
pennypincherAB Sophomore Author Edmonton Posts:133 Points:21,310 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 1:03:21 AM Ignore pennypincherAB Report Abuse Since I am a poor weak little woman, I called my friendly road service {A.lberta M.otor A.ssociation} and they sent out a big strong man to help poor weak little me. It's what I pay them the big bucks for,eh?
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,930 Points:2,387,515 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:39:09 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse drove to a tire shop.
antmart All-Star Author Lexington Posts:609 Points:59,685 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:33:58 AM Ignore antmart Report Abuse I took it off and put sime in it, plugged the hole, filled with air, put it back on and it's good 2 months later.
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,739 Points:1,600,685 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:13:45 AM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop or home
lnn Rookie Author Dallas Posts:9 Points:733,590 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:32:03 PM Ignore lnn Report Abuse Jacked the car up, removed tire, put on spare tire. Drove to Tire shop for a new tire.
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,880 Points:1,935,835 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:23:10 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse either need to know how to handle these problems or have a good motor club membership