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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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resq54 Rookie Author Miami Posts:8 Points:3,600 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:35:38 PM Ignore resq54 Report Abuse I changed the tire to the spare the car is equipped with.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:8,166 Points:1,410,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 6:28:02 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse put the spare on.
SavvyRavy Sophomore Author San Francisco Posts:171 Points:448,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 4:56:03 AM Ignore SavvyRavy Report Abuse Changed/repaired the tire myself
SAVEITIL Veteran Author Chicago Posts:365 Points:199,675 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2010 7:17:13 AM Ignore SAVEITIL Report Abuse Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop or home
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:1,130 Points:276,415 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2010 7:31:09 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse CALL GOOD SAM'S
janmj Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,005 Points:1,000,160 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2010 8:39:15 AM Ignore janmj Report Abuse drove to gas station to repair
nby1949 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:50 Points:2,190 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2010 6:24:58 PM Ignore nby1949 Report Abuse Since, I was on the way to a birthday party, I have no choice to fix by myself. I called "AAA".
wh_bonney All-Star Author Albuquerque Posts:782 Points:238,395 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2010 12:32:35 PM Ignore wh_bonney Report Abuse Changed/repaired the tire myself
Panama19 Champion Author Louisville Posts:13,178 Points:1,581,350 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2010 12:21:04 AM Ignore Panama19 Report Abuse Changed the tire myself
fuel1971 Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:73 Points:29,510 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2010 10:48:20 PM Ignore fuel1971 Report Abuse Changed/repaired the tire myself
fuel1971 Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:73 Points:29,510 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2010 12:28:03 AM Ignore fuel1971 Report Abuse 1- stop at out right side of the road 2- Turn flasher light on. 3- Put caution sign on 30 feet far. 4- start to do it by self. 5- repair it before going home and return spare tire back.
g357 Veteran Author Mobile Posts:462 Points:142,470 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 18, 2010 9:34:31 PM Ignore g357 Report Abuse Pull over to a safe location;out of the way of danger;then proceed to change it.
drwho48 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:13 Points:27,690 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2010 11:57:15 PM Ignore drwho48 Report Abuse change it
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:10,132 Points:1,490,715 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: May 3, 2010 5:17:25 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə i stop as soon as is safe, turn off the engine, get the stuff out i need, and change it, often while muttering some unprintable words. the worst “flat tire” incident i had was a blowout at around 70mph on i-80 between des moines and iowa city. luckily for me, i was able to maintain control and change it with no difficulty. a pair of guys stopped to offer help just as i was finishing but they would not have ben able to get me back on the road any faster so i declined graciously. the delay cost me a game in a chess event. like most of the others have said here, prevention is the best policy. check your tires now and then for wear and underinflation. you won't be able to avoid every hazard on the road, but at lesat try to miss as many as you can. finaly, if you are female and can't manage changing a tire (most women can actually do so if they can get the old tire off the axle), be sure to have an emergency roadside assistance plan in order to get the work done. ə
holland58 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:4 Points:1,035 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 2, 2010 3:28:05 PM Ignore holland58 Report Abuse called AAA
pitou1 Rookie Author Quebec Posts:38 Points:316,535 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2010 7:13:06 AM Ignore pitou1 Report Abuse caa
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,605 Points:2,080,005 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2010 11:22:13 PM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse Stop the car. I've pretty much found that if you want to change or repair a flat you're better off stopping the car. It's really difficult trying to jack the car, loosen the bolts, and removing the tire without stopping first.
Danny2010 Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:36 Points:73,795 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2010 9:29:48 AM Ignore Danny2010 Report Abuse used the spare tire
marshmellow10 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:1 Points:520 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2010 1:07:54 PM Ignore marshmellow10 Report Abuse Had my husband fix it!! : )
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,605 Points:2,080,005 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 11:29:06 AM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse What did I do first? I carefully pulled over to the side of the road to see what other damage was done, if any.
ziontang Rookie Author California Posts:7 Points:2,000 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 1:23:55 AM Ignore ziontang Report Abuse chenged it and fixed myself
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:7,585 Points:1,731,150 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2010 9:47:03 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse Called road service
lperry Rookie Author Miami Posts:1 Points:885 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2010 7:31:27 PM Ignore lperry Report Abuse Call AAA services
DontBFuelish1 Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:2 Points:1,190 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2010 11:15:41 AM Ignore DontBFuelish1 Report Abuse Recited some words!!! haha and then proceeded to change the tire myself on a cold rainy evening. [Edited by: DontBFuelish1 at 2/23/2010 11:16:53 AM EST]
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:3,418 Points:1,208,635 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 8:44:59 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse jacked up the car
figman Champion Author Chicago Posts:9,272 Points:2,721,770 Joined:Sep 2001	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2010 9:05:51 PM Ignore figman Report Abuse Had another flat. Slow leak caused by thrown belt and stee; coming through treads. Fill it up with portable compressor first. Small donut spare.
poetdog73 Rookie Author Toledo Posts:23 Points:335,460 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2010 2:01:45 AM Ignore poetdog73 Report Abuse heck at my age (retired) called the AAA thats one of the reasons I have them but have only had to call them 2 times for a flat in 28 yrs
charmer1212 Rookie Author Memphis Posts:58 Points:12,305 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2010 3:00:35 PM Ignore charmer1212 Report Abuse changed tire myself
ScDeals Rookie Author Orange County Posts:3 Points:11,110 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2010 2:47:23 PM Ignore ScDeals Report Abuse Drove to a repair shop (or home) on the flat tire Tire + wheel = $150 Being struck by another vehicle while changing a flat tire = Your life.
nedthenanite Champion Author Mississippi Posts:4,071 Points:786,260 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2010 2:32:02 AM Ignore nedthenanite Report Abuse If we ever have another tire related survey on here, I'd like to see how many people have full size spares versus those mini donuts that I see on so many cars these days. Run flats and temporary fix kits are now popular replacements for spares, too. I absolutely refuse to buy a car that doesn't come with a full size spare or a fix kit.
LilT1210 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:1 Points:420 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 11:49:26 PM Ignore LilT1210 Report Abuse I had 2 be @ in a hour so i grab a spare from my basement, floor jack out the trunk,4 way lug wrench &changed it myself.Made it 2 work on time!!I believe all women should know little something about their car,SUV,truck,etc.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,891 Points:851,995 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 9:13:07 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Used a road service (AAA/OnStar/Tow, etc.)
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,034 Points:682,005 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 8:33:26 PM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop or home
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,970 Points:1,622,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 8:21:13 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse tire shop
aaporte1 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:4 Points:5,430 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 7:52:22 PM Ignore aaporte1 Report Abuse I noticed my flat when I got back to my house (I was on a short, local trip). I switched it out for the spare and then went to the tires place to get the flat fixed. I'm surprised none of the options involve the spare tire... really? That's why they exist.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:6,259 Points:1,579,565 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 7:02:36 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I have AAA
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,932 Points:268,560 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 5:52:44 PM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse I forgot to mention pulling over in a safe place may save your life. I know two people who pulled over onto the shoulder and were rammed. They were dead before the ambulance arrived.
Winoscientist Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,116 Points:510,975 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 5:25:17 PM Ignore Winoscientist Report Abuse I had my man-servent do it.
oobloob All-Star Author Baltimore Posts:867 Points:652,380 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 5:16:12 PM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse I dood it myself.
vawolf1 Rookie Author New Orleans Posts:11 Points:4,060 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 4:27:19 PM Ignore vawolf1 Report Abuse call aaa
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:7,052 Points:1,730,395 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 4:12:52 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I call someone to come fix it.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,701 Points:250,095 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 2:50:19 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse I can't remeber the last timme I had a flat tire. It has to be at least10 years ago.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:8,403 Points:1,744,050 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 11:28:42 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Re-inflated it and drove to a repair shop
Peebo Sophomore Author Baltimore Posts:222 Points:775,375 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 9:51:11 AM Ignore Peebo Report Abuse I changed it - nuf sayd.
zacksnanny All-Star Author New Brunswick Posts:552 Points:1,345,480 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 9:27:49 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse re inflate and get it repaired at shop.
catou1 Rookie Author Quebec Posts:13 Points:314,365 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 9:05:36 AM Ignore catou1 Report Abuse membre caa et utilise mes urgence
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:4,060 Points:1,195,915 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 8:03:32 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse Changed it!
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:3,418 Points:1,208,635 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 6:55:55 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Jacked up the car
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,932 Points:268,560 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 6:08:24 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse People with handicaps have to rely on AAA a lot.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,028 Points:1,553,790 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 12:28:09 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Changed the tire myself.