If you don’t have a jack and can’t immediately find the puncture spot, have a helper look for the offending piece that punctured the tire as you slowly drive forward or backward. If you have a jack, jack the car up and rotate the tire first until the puncture spot is in the 2 o’clock position. Check the sidewalls and the tread - but don’t pull the object out when you find it. If you are on the road, look for the object that punctured the tire. Having a jack as well would make this job easier however, it’s not required. It’s a good idea to keep the air source and tire plug kit in your trunk along with your tire care and cleaning supplies. You also will need a tire plug kit, needle-nose pliers, and some muscle.
You’ll be back on the road a lot sooner and you’ll have saved yourself a lot of grief.įor starters, you’ll need some kind of an air tank, air compressor or tire inflator (battery-powered, portable versions are available). Waiting around, learn how to plug the tire yourself. Just the thought of waiting for roadside service or a tow truck is exasperating. The last thing you want to see as you are approaching your vehicle is a flat tire.
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