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Roadside Assistance 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div>Flat tires happen to the best of us, no matter how well of a driver we may be. Snow, ice, fog, and other uncontrollable weather can reduce our vision on the road, so driving on hazardous paths, like construction zones and high-traffic areas, can lead to nails and other damaging shrapnel in tires. Fortunately, a nail in a tire is not a costly repair if you choose to take your vehicle into a tire center or auto shop. But a hole in a tire can repaired on your own, and it\u2019s easier than you think! <\/p>\n

Continue reading to learn how to remove a nail from a tire and repair a hole using a
\ntire patching or plug kit.<\/p>\n

Tire Plug Kits<\/h1>\n

A tire plug kit can be purchased at most automotive stores or stores with an automotive section or department. They are generally inexpensive, ranging anywhere in price from $10 up to $50 or more, depending on the brand and size of the kit. For anyone with an emergency car kit, a tire patching kit is a smart addition. In fact, many store-bought emergency roadside assistance kits contain tire patching tools and products. <\/p>\n

There are various brands and styles of tire patch kits, but most should or generally include a needle-hole applicator tool, a reaming tool, a set of repair strips, and rubber cement. Larger tire patching kits may include additional items and parts. But the mentioned accessories should be all you need for a simple nail removal and hole repair. Here is a list of the tools you will need for both tasks:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tSocket Wrench
\n\u2022\tCar Jack
\n\u2022\tKnife
\n\u2022\tPliers
\n\u2022\tTire Patch Kit<\/em> <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s How to Get Started:<\/h1>\n

1.\tLift the vehicle off the ground with the car jack.
\n2.\tRemove the damaged tire.
\n3.\tUse pliers to pull out the nail or other shrapnel.
\n4.\tApply a few drops of rubber cement to the reaming tool.
\n5.\tWiden the hole using a twisting motion with the reaming tool. Do Not Over-Ream!
\n6.\tRemove a plug strip and insert it into the needle-hole plug tool so that its length is even on both sides.
\n7.\tApply the rubber cement to all areas of the repair strip and the tip of the plug tool.
\n8.\tInsert the plug all the way into the reamed tire hole.
\n9.\tNow remove the plug tool.
\n10.\tCut off any remaining portions of the plug.
\n11.\tAllow the rubber cement to dry completely.
\n12.\tRe-attach the tire.
\n13.\tRe-fill the tire with air.
\n14.\tAll Done!<\/p>\n

Zore\u2019s Towing and Roadside Assistance<\/h2>\n

\"Zore's

Zore’s Towing Indianapolis 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div>Call Zore\u2019s Towing at 317-247-8484<\/strong> when you need 24 hour emergency roadside assistance<\/strong> in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you have a flat tire, we can promptly arrive and repair your tire for an affordable price. We also offer 24 hour towing and recovery services for abandoned, stuck, wrecked, or illegally parked vehicles all throughout Indianapolis and its surrounding counties. Call 317-247-8484 today for Indianapolis roadside assistance<\/strong> services you can trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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