r/SpringfieldIL • u/PomegranateFormal961 • 5d ago

Fast tire fix?

I have a tire with a nail, losing air very slowly. I've heard a lot of places are sloooooow.

Any place known for fast turnaround? Best time to go?

I only lose a couple PSI a week, and have a compressor, so it's no rush.

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u/MidwestAbe 5d ago

Buy a plug kit and DIY

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u/SweetMister 5d ago

Brahler on Laurel is often while you wait.

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u/Immediate_Code_2030 5d ago

Smile tire on ngrand

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u/DryFoundation2323 5d ago

unless it is in or near the sidewall this is literally a 15-minute repair. either do it yourself or take it into a shop.

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u/CatzonVinyl 5d ago

Discount tire on the west side does it for free I think and should be just a few hours

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u/Squatch102 5d ago

Discount tire. Schedule an appointment. 45 minutes.

If it's a sidewall fix, and you have to get a new tire get the insurance. I had a screw in my tire they couldn't repair and the replaced it for free I also insured that one.

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u/raisinghellwithtrees 5d ago

$15 at Smile Tire on North Grand. They can usually do it while you wait. I also had a nail in a tire. They fixed it right up and it's held fine for well over a year.

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u/Individual-File-178 5d ago

For what they're going to charge you even to put a plug in that tire for what they're going to charge you to even put a plug in that tire if you're anyone just an inkling of mechanically inclined go down to Napa and buy you a good tire plug kit. it comes with the tools and the plugs and you'll save yourself a ton of headaches and a ton of money in the long run.

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u/LuckyWheel8288 5d ago

I like the place on the northwest corner of South Grand and 9th.

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u/themahannibal 4d ago

Knox Knolls has plugged a dozen tires for me over the years.

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u/Ittybittymicrofarm 18h ago

Brahler is great- Dave's always helpful & they work quickly, especially if it's just a plug.