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How much does it cost to fix a leaky tire?
One of my tires seems to be slowly leaking air. I can’t figure out what’s happening. How much does it cost to fix a leaky tire?
Bonnie Stinson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That sounds so frustrating! Most leaky tires can be fixed for about $25.
If there’s a small hole causing the leak, you can buy a DIY repair kit for about $15 at the hardware store. Find the hole by spraying soapy water over the tire—soap bubbles indicate the leak. Then you can patch or plug the damaged section. Once you’re finished, the repair should last for the lifetime of the tire.
Another possibility is that you have a valve stem leak. You need a valve replacement, which costs about $25. Complex vehicles sometimes have electronic sensors connected to the valves, so be careful when attempting a DIY repair.
There’s one final explanation: a rim leak. To fix this, the faulty tire must be demounted, the bead reseated, ventilated, and then rebalanced. You shouldn’t pay more than $25 for this service.
If your tires are under warranty, go back to the same place you bought them. Your repair may even be free.
Don’t delay! A tire with poor air pressure can be less efficient, costing you money on gas and wearing on your vehicle.
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