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US $195.00
When Tires Go Flat: are you Ready to Roll?
These days, when you get a flat tire, you'll probably just flip out your cell phone and make a service call. Still, the time may come when that won't be possible. There may come a day when you actually have to do that dreaded deed: get out of your car and change the tire yourself.
When that day comes, you'll want to be ready; you’ll want to get the job done quickly, efficiently, and with as little stress and risk to yourself as possible. Read on, and prepare yourself.
Know the ropes.
When you're actually faced with changing a tire on a dark roadside, you won't want to be reading an instruction manual. One of the best ways to prepare yourself is to make a dry-run at changing a tire in a place and at a time that is convenient for you, such as in your driveway or a parking lot. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the process in optimum conditions. Once you can manage it in daylight, try it a few times at night.
Keep necessary equipment in your vehicle.
"Necessary equipment" includes a spare tire (preferably inflated), a car jack, a brick (to wedge against a front tire, if you're changing a rear one), a cross wrench, an air-pressure gauge, a flashlight, a clip-mounted light, and road flares. To be especially well-prepared, extra lug nuts in the appropriate size, a can of WD-40, and work gloves are also a good idea. For the sake of convenience, store these items in a single bag or carrying case in the trunk of your car.
Move the car to a safe location.
When you're driving and feel the tire blow out, make a conscious effort to get the car off the road and away from traffic. If you're on a bend when it happens, try to get the vehicle to where the road straightens out; that way, you won't be in a blind spot for oncoming cars.
Stay visible.
Leave your headlights and hazard blinkers on. Distribute the flares, making sure that they're far enough away from your car to give approaching drivers enough response time to steer clear of your vehicle.
Prepare your worksite.
Gather all the rest of you tire-changing equipment and put it next to the flattened tire so that you have all your gear close to hand. If you've compiled your "emergency kit" into a single container or bag as noted before, these items will be efficient and easy to carry; you won't have to worry about dropping items and losing them in the dark, or having to make extra trips.
Get down to business.
Go ahead and change the tire, just as you practiced. Just in case, always remain aware of oncoming traffic as you work. Be ready to get out of the way quickly if necessary.
Wrap up loose ends.
Once the tire is changed, you can be on your way...but you're not done quite yet. Most spare tires are called "50-milers" for good reason. They're not made for long-term or high-speed travel, so keep your speed under 50 miles per hour and stop at the nearest establishment where you can have your original tire fixed, or purchase a new tire as a replacement.
In the context of our busy lives, it may seem silly or pointless to devote precious time to preparing for a "what if" situation. We tend to think that our time could be better spent on other, more productive endeavors. When that fateful day comes, though—that day, or that night, when you find yourself stranded on a deserted highway with your cell phone on the blink—those few hours of preparation will pay off, and you'll be glad you spent them as you did.
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Super Duty Sealant For Tubeless Tires $9.99 Slime Super Duty Sealant For Tubeless Tires Instantly seals punctures in the tread area up to 1/4" Prevents and repairs flats and leaks Long lasting and easy to install **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand** |
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Dimmi Run Flats, Mary Janes Women Navy $90 The Dimmi Run women?s T-strap ballet flat is a fashionable and versatile shoe. This women's casual shoe features a fabric and leather upper that gently conforms to your foot and helps wick away moisture. The elastic straps and a buckle closure allow adjustability for a personalized fit. A fabric lining is designed with extra heel cushioning for superior comfort and all day wearability. You'll always be in style with the Dimmi Run. |
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Dimmi Run Flats, Mary Janes Women Black $90 The Dimmi Run women?s T-strap ballet flat is a fashionable and versatile shoe. This women's casual shoe features a fabric and leather upper that gently conforms to your foot and helps wick away moisture. The elastic straps and a buckle closure allow adjustability for a personalized fit. A fabric lining is designed with extra heel cushioning for superior comfort and all day wearability. You'll always be in style with the Dimmi Run. |
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Power Equipment Tires 01014 $24.45 Power Equipment Tire Making Jobs Easier! Marathon's Industries' Flat Free Polyurethane Tires makes your job much easier! The Flat Free Tires are constructed of lightweight, microcellular polyurethane foam which performs just like an air filled tire! The open and closed cell foam gives the tire the necessary durability, bounce, rebound, and foam memory so the tires are not too stiff (closed cell) or too soft (open cell). The tough outer kin makes the tires non-marking and abrasion resistant. Features: . Polyurethane Foam . Weights about the same as an air tire, but less than a tube type air tire . Much stronger than Rubber-nearly impossible to wear through the surface . Unlike Rubber, the Cell Structure is not affected by damaging UV Rays or Ozone Item Specifications: Size: 9 x 3.50 - 4" (Single Piece Rim) Tread: Smooth Tire Type: Solid Polyurethane Hub: 4" Bearing: 3/4" Diameter: 9" Weight: 3.5 Pounds Load Capacity: 300 Pounds About the Manufacturer, Marathon Industries: Marathon Industries is the largest manufacturer and distributor of solid polyurethane tires for the hardware, contractor supply, and lawn & garden industries. marathon's primary product goal is to deliver a solid tire that is difficult to distinguish from an air tire with the benefit of absolutely no downtime from flats. Marathon started their business making flat free bike tires, but now their focus includes flat free solid wheelbarrow tires and flat free hand truck tires. The flat free wheelbarrow tire has quickly become a top seller! |
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Cart Tires - 20x2.0in on Black Nylon Rim $34.99 Cart Tires - 20 x 2" on Black Nylon Rim Made To Fit Your Needs! Marathon These Flat Free Marathon Tires are made to fit Lawn, Garden and Marina Cart Tires. Item Specifications: Size: 20 x 2" Tread: Ribbed Bead Width (mm) 2 7/16" Hub Length Bearing: 3/4" (1 3/8"wide) Weight: 3.8 lbs. About the Manufacturer, Marathon Industries: Marathon Industries is the largest manufacturer and distributor of solid polyurethane tires for the hardware, contractor supply, and lawn & garden industries. marathon's primary product goal is to deliver a solid tire that is difficult to distinguish from an air tire with the benefit of absolutely no downtime from flats. Marathon started their business making flat free bike tires, but now their focus includes flat free solid wheelbarrow tires and flat free hand truck tires. The flat free wheelbarrow tire has quickly become a top seller! |
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Dimmi Run Flats, Mary Janes Women Black, Navy $90 The Dimmi Run women?s T-strap ballet flat is a fashionable and versatile shoe. This women's casual shoe features a fabric and leather upper that gently conforms to your foot and helps wick away moisture. The elastic straps and a buckle closure allow adjustability for a personalized fit. A fabric lining is designed with extra heel cushioning for superior comfort and all day wearability. You'll always be in style with the Dimmi Run. |
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Universal Fit Air Filled Tires Ribbed Tread $24.99 Universal Flat Free Tires For Hand Truck or Wheel Barrow Marathon has added pneumatic tires to their line for those who still demand air. This value driven line of quality air tires are mounted onto heavy duty steel rims to meet your needs! Features: Improved Flexibility Space Saving Choose for Hand Truck or Wheel Barrow Item Specifications: Tire: Universal Fit Air Filled Tires Ribbed Tread Universal Fit Air Filled Tires Sawtooth Tread Size: Universal Fit Wheelbarrow Tire Universal Fit Hand Truck Tire Tire Type: Pneumatic Tread: Ribbed Sawtooth Hub: 3" 2.25"OC Bearing: 5/8" Diameter: 14.5" 10.5" Weight: 7 lbs. 4 lbs. Load Capacity: 300 lbs. 250 lbs. Included: Universal Fit Wheelbarrow Kit: 2 - 1/2" Nylon Spacers (5/8" ID), 2 - 3/4" Nylon Spacers (5/8" ID), 2 - 1" Nylon Spacers (5/8" ID), 4 - 1/4" Nylon Spacers (1" ID), 2 - 1" Nylon Spacers (1" ID), 2 - 3/4" ID Bushings, 2 - 1" ID Bushings Universal Fit Hand Truck Kit: 1 - 3/4" Nylon Spacer (5/8" ID), 1 - 1" Nylon Spacer (5/8" ID), 3 - 1/4" Nylon Spacer (1" ID), 1 - 1" Nylon Spacer (1" ID), Extra Bushings About the Manufacturer, Marathon Industries: Marathon Industries is the largest manufacturer and distributor of solid polyurethane tires for the hardware, contractor supply, and lawn & garden industries. Marathon's primary product goal is to deliver a solid tire that is difficult to distinguish from an air tire with the benefit of absolutely no downtime from flats. Marathon started their business making flat free bike tires, but now their focus includes flat free solid wheelbarrow tires and flat free hand truck tires. The flat free wheelbarrow tire has quickly become a top seller! |
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Universal Fit Air Filled Tires Sawtooth Tread $19.99 Universal Flat Free Tires For Hand Truck or Wheel Barrow Marathon has added pneumatic tires to their line for those who still demand air. This value driven line of quality air tires are mounted onto heavy duty steel rims to meet your needs! Features: Improved Flexibility Space Saving Choose for Hand Truck or Wheel Barrow Item Specifications: Tire: Universal Fit Air Filled Tires Ribbed Tread Universal Fit Air Filled Tires Sawtooth Tread Size: Universal Fit Wheelbarrow Tire Universal Fit Hand Truck Tire Tire Type: Pneumatic Tread: Ribbed Sawtooth Hub: 3" 2.25"OC Bearing: 5/8" Diameter: 14.5" 10.5" Weight: 7 lbs. 4 lbs. Load Capacity: 300 lbs. 250 lbs. Included: Universal Fit Wheelbarrow Kit: 2 - 1/2" Nylon Spacers (5/8" ID), 2 - 3/4" Nylon Spacers (5/8" ID), 2 - 1" Nylon Spacers (5/8" ID), 4 - 1/4" Nylon Spacers (1" ID), 2 - 1" Nylon Spacers (1" ID), 2 - 3/4" ID Bushings, 2 - 1" ID Bushings Universal Fit Hand Truck Kit: 1 - 3/4" Nylon Spacer (5/8" ID), 1 - 1" Nylon Spacer (5/8" ID), 3 - 1/4" Nylon Spacer (1" ID), 1 - 1" Nylon Spacer (1" ID), Extra Bushings About the Manufacturer, Marathon Industries: Marathon Industries is the largest manufacturer and distributor of solid polyurethane tires for the hardware, contractor supply, and lawn & garden industries. Marathon's primary product goal is to deliver a solid tire that is difficult to distinguish from an air tire with the benefit of absolutely no downtime from flats. Marathon started their business making flat free bike tires, but now their focus includes flat free solid wheelbarrow tires and flat free hand truck tires. The flat free wheelbarrow tire has quickly become a top seller! |
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dav Ladies Solid Black Flats $29 Sometimes you just need a little bit of waterproof däv Ladies Solid Black Flats are perfect for days when you need a fashionable shoe in a bit a damp weather but don't want a rain boot. These classic ballet style black flats are made with däv's unique Poron materials. All fun all fashion and all waterproof. These will be your go-to wet weather spring shoes däv Flats .. sometimes you do have to leave the barn Please note: Some of our customers have found däv footwear to run slightly small. For best fit you may want to consider sizing up. |
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