Once one of our tires blew. It always seems to happen at a bad time! Before an important meeting on a family vacation, you want to relax on a Sunday or Sunday when many tire service centers are closed. But the place that sells tires is always open and that’s Walmart.

Luckily Walmart does tire repairs and will definitely fix them. Please note that if there are no reservations and it is crowded with other customers you may have to wait. Luckily they’re pretty cheap at $10 to $15 each. A tire repair job is worth the wait.

What Services Does Walmart Provide?

In addition to tire balancing, Walmart also offers additional services for your tires and vehicle.

For Tires

• Tire Mount Installation Kit – Walmart mounts all new tires to the rim. If you buy your tires from Walmart the mounting service cost is $15 per tire. $10 more per tire for a total of $25 per tire or $100 for all 4 tires if tires are not purchased from Walmart. A tire fitting package also includes several additional services. The valve stem / TPMS service package comes with lifetime balancing and rotation every 7500 miles and torque every 50 miles.
• Tire replacement and balancing – Walmart will replace your tires for up to $250 per tire. That’s a lot less than the industry average of $25-50 for all four tires. Walmart also offers a $14 tire life balance and replacement package.
• Wheel Nut Supplements – In addition to buying wheel nuts off the shelf, Walmart also offers wheel nut supplements if you buy tires from Walmart. But it’s not free and they cost you $2 per registration.

Other Vehicle Maintenance

• Oil Change – For $20 to $50 you can change your car oil at Walmart. You need to make sure you are using the correct oil for your vehicle.
• Wiper Blade Installation – Free if I purchase the wiper blade installation from Walmart. On average wiper blades cost around $ 10 per blade.
• Air Filter Installation – Installation is free with repeat purchases from Walmart. If you dont need a cabin air filter it costs $10 to install.
• INSTALLING THE BATTERY – Batteries purchased from Walmart can be installed for free but batteries not purchased from Walmart cost $ 10 to install. Walmart also offers corrosion protection and a replacement tip for $ 350 and $ 500 respectively.
• Headlight Installation – Headlight installation is $750 refund per headlight. Walmart also offers a headlight replacement service that costs $2500 per headlight.

How Does Walmart Perform a Patch Job?

Walmart follows USTMA (United States Tire Manufacturers Association) guidelines when handling tire repairs. This means you use patch kits not socket boxes to fix your tires. They also cannot repair all tire damage because some tire damage is considered irreparable due to safety concerns.

Irreversible damage can be defined in several ways. First for the damage to be considered recoverable it must be in the staggered section. The area is defined as a one-half inch from the edge of the strip below the flower.

If there is damage to the shoulder or part of the wall within half an inch of the edge of the belt must be removed for safety reasons. A tire with this type of damage is likely to burst due to the constant expansion and contraction of the tire as it spins.

In addition damage such as punctures larger than a quarter-inch angled tire punctures irregular shapes and cut steel belts cannot be repaired. It is important to understand that this is all for safety reasons and that you should purchase new tires if this occurs.

How Can You Schedule an Appointment?

Fortunately, it is easy to schedule an appointment based on your tire needs. They have an easy-to-use online task system that helps you determine the exact amount of time you need. If you dont want to do this online you can call your local Walmart and do it over the phone.

Does Walmart Sell Tire Patch Kits?

Yes, Walmart sells individual tire patch kits. On average you can get a patch kit for $10 to $20. Some tire bandages will cost up to $70 so it’s up to you. I recommend reading reviews to compare videos or just picking your favorite.

Can You Patch a Tire Yourself?

We can repair the tires ourselves. As noted above Walmart sells many of the patch connectors or accessories you might need. You must remove the tire from the rim for proper patching.

How Do You Patch a Tire?

The first step is to remove the wheel from the car and locate the damaged part. The easiest way to do this is to spray the tire with soapy water and look for bubbles. Once you find and mark the damage you need to let all the air out of the tire and remove the tire from the rim so you can find it again.

You can use a plug kit because the plug kit is convenient and you dont need to remove the tire from the rim. This plug will not move and may start leaking again. With this in mind, the hole should be plugged before screwing.

If the damage can be repaired the edges of the puncture hole should be smooth to prevent further spread. The surface around the tire holes must also be cleaned and prepared to protect the surface.

After preparing the hole and cleaning the interior area you need to fill the hole. This can be done using tire plugs (solid rubber rods) or a suitable vulcanized material as described above. The items listed above usually come with the kit.

After the hole is plugged the inside of the tire must be cleaned and re-adjusted so that the compound sticks to the rubber. Sometimes the instructions for using links are different from each other because the binding works differently.

However, applying the patch should be as simple as sticking a sticker. Once you’re done and the patch has had time to set you’re free to put the tire back on the rim and check your work. If there are no more leaks you are good to go.

Tired your mind right now is nothing good or new. If you clench your fists or use gloves the meter will not work. as thin as possible. However, the extremely tiring long-distance travel slowed down.

This is because heat is generated due to high speed and continuous use for several hours. Heat buildup can lead to a coupling leak resulting in low air pressure. This is because the tires and bolts expand and contract at different rates causing the bolts to break.

Conclusion

Walmart does tire repairs for about $10 to $15 per tire repair. Prices may be slightly higher in your area but not much. Walmart also sells new tires or can install a full spare for $10 if the tire cannot be repaired.

Keep in mind that Walmart can have long waits so visit if possible. If your tires are covered by the Walmarts Road Accident Protection Plan they will fix your tires for free.