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Help! I have a flat tire!

rapunzel avatar
Beach Fanatic
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It's the run flat kind...so I can drive about 15 miles before anything catastrophic happens. Can anyone recommend a good tire store. My car takes a weird size and it has to be run flat, so I probably need a specialty store. Any suggestions? I don't want to be trapped over the weekend!

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30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#2
:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#3
Do you have a spare tire? Where are you located? I can change the tire for you if you need help -- Just pm me your location.
30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#4
Do you have a spare tire? Where are you located? I can change the tire for you if you need help -- Just pm me your location.

You are the best:clap_1:
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#5
You are the best:clap_1:
She hasn't pm'd me yet. :idontno:
rapunzel avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#6
Do you have a spare tire? Where are you located? I can change the tire for you if you need help -- Just pm me your location.

You are such a wonderful guy, SJ. You have no idea how much I appreciate your offer. Mini's don't have spare tires, that's why I have the run flats. So, I made it safely home after the tell-tale light came on. I just have to find a tire store that might carry a 15 or 16 inch (I'm not sure which) without having to order it.

I don't think I've ever seen a tire store anywhere around here, and my SoWal phone book doesn't have any listed.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#7
You are such a wonderful guy, SJ. You have no idea how much I appreciate your offer. Mini's don't have spare tires, that's why I have the run flats. So, I made it safely home after the tell-tale light came on. I just have to find a tire store that might carry a 15 or 16 inch (I'm not sure which) without having to order it.

I don't think I've ever seen a tire store anywhere around here, and my SoWal phone book doesn't have any listed.
That is a tough one, girl. You best whip out the phone book for PC or Destin/Ft Walton Beach. You may want to call the BMW dealer in PC and see if they have the tires or can recommend a place. Tell them your situation for time crunch and make an appointment. I have some other obligations tomorrow, but I could run you over to PC with your tire in the back of my car on Sat, after my morning appointment which will be over around 10:15am. Just let me know.
peapod1980 avatar
percy
#8
Mini's don't have spare tires, that's why I have the run flats. So, I made it safely home after the tell-tale light came on. I just have to find a tire store that might carry a 15 or 16 inch (I'm not sure which) without having to order it.
rapunzel, why don't you jog over to Jenay's and see if Princess Kate is willing to part with a tire from her Barbie Dream Machine. :floor:
(Oh, I'm crackin' myself up. PUI)
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#9
rapunzel, why don't you jog over to Jenay's and see if Princess Kate is willing to part with a tire from her Barbie Dream Machine. :floor:
(Oh, I'm crackin' myself up. PUI)
I probably change two or three every year for damsels in distress.
rapunzel avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#10
I've finally solved the mystery of Smiling JOe's identity....in real life he's Prince Charming! :lol:

Do NOT think that means I'll let you climb my hair, though, SmileyJ!
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#11
Child Bride: you are too damn cute for that disgusting avatar!

Let me know if I can help - I'm just a few miles away.
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#12
Rapunzel, although John-John does tires, they probably don't stock the one you need. they may be able to get them same day, as could scotty's up on 331, where i go for automotive. the goodyear up on the other side of the outlet mall will probably be your best bet. call them early and show up as early as you can for speedy service.

jr
SGB avatar
Beach Fanatic
#13
I don't know if they carry your type of tire, but we've had great luck with Big 10 on 98 near Destin Commons. They are very nice there and have fixed flats for us even when we didn't purchase the tires from their store.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#14
I don't know if they carry your type of tire, but we've had great luck with Big 10 on 98 near Destin Commons. They are very nice there and have fixed flats for us even when we didn't purchase the tires from their store.
I am glad someone had a good experience with Big 10, because in my book, they scored a BIG ZERO.
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#15
I am glad someone had a good experience with Big 10, because in my book, they scored a BIG ZERO.

that's why i go to goodyear now.
Beachmom avatar
Beach Fanatic
#16
Rap-
Beachmom's taxi service begins at 7:30 am and runs all day!! I'll be glad to come get you and take you where ever you need!! I'll pm you my cell!

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Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#17
Rap-
Beachmom's taxi service begins at 7:30 am and runs all day!! I'll be glad to come get you and take you where ever you need!! I'll pm you my cell!

:clap_1: ...I heart sowallers!!!! I just know Dr. Skunky is grinning ear to ear knowing his child bride is being taken care of! Rapunzerina...I am available for toting if bm is not!!!
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#18
rapunzel, i called around on your behalf, and none of the local goodyear's or big 10's have tires for you. they can order, buy you're looking at monday/tuesday delivery. best bet at this point is to call one of the tire company's store in tallhassee, or the losest MC dealer directly and have one(or two) shipped over and have scotty's put it on when it gets here.

jr
rapunzel avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#19
rapunzel, i called around on your behalf, and none of the local goodyear's or big 10's have tires for you. they can order, buy you're looking at monday/tuesday delivery. best bet at this point is to call one of the tire company's store in tallhassee, or the losest MC dealer directly and have one(or two) shipped over and have scotty's put it on when it gets here.

jr

Oh, my gosh! You called for me? That really is above and beyond! Thank you so much for doing that!
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#20
Oh, my gosh! You called for me? That really is above and beyond! Thank you so much for doing that!
Have you called the BMW dealer, yet?

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John R avatar
needs to get out more
#21
Have you called the BMW dealer, yet?

no, good idea. great photo of mr.

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kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#22
You know, as I was reading this thread, I had the biggest grin on my face. Not because rapunzy had a flat, but because of all of the caring, niceset people that offered her help. Skunky, I don't think you have a thing to worry about while you are over there in "City of New Orleans". How cool it is that this place SoWal.com brought so many strangers together, and look at what we do for each other. I told some of wenches while we together last weekend that it is so awesome that we have all met and that I feel like all of us will be lifelong friends. It is just so unbelievable to me. Anyway, how sweet it is of all of you to help a girl in need. I really do :wub: you all!!! Good luck with tire gullfriend, I think you will be well taken care of.
rapunzel avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#23
I couldn't find a BMW dealership in Panama City listed anywhere, so I called the one in FWB. The guy there referred me to the Goodyear place since my tires are Goodyear. I'll call the Mini dealership in Baton Rouge when they open in 20 minutes...I know they can have them drop shipped. In the meantime, I went out with my air pressure guage to try to figure out which tire is flat and they all have the same pressure. I'm thinking now the flat tire indicator may be the problem. I'm going to go find an air thing at one of the gas stations in a few minutes and put air in (they are all low -- like 25 psi) and then recheck them. I'm praying it's just the light, so I won't have to miss Dikki Du!
rapunzel avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#24
You know, as I was reading this thread, I had the biggest grin on my face. Not because rapunzy had a flat, but because of all of the caring, niceset people that offered her help. Skunky, I don't think you have a thing to worry about while you are over there in "City of New Orleans". How cool it is that this place SoWal.com brought so many strangers together, and look at what we do for each other. I told some of wenches while we together last weekend that it is so awesome that we have all met and that I feel like all of us will be lifelong friends. It is just so unbelievable to me. Anyway, how sweet it is of all of you to help a girl in need. I really do :wub: you all!!! Good luck with tire gullfriend, I think you will be well taken care of.

I know! I was all teary-eyed just reading it. I was just hoping to get a referral for a good, honest tire store where I might have a shot of finding a tiny tire...and everyone is just so kind. It's unbelievable.
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#25
In the meantime, I went out with my air pressure guage to try to figure out which tire is flat and they all have the same pressure. I'm thinking now the flat tire indicator may be the problem. I'm going to go find an air thing at one of the gas stations in a few minutes and put air in (they are all low -- like 25 psi) and then recheck them.

well that's promising. in the meantime, sounds like a good idea to get a tire here on standby.
Beach Fanatic
#26
For BMW or Benz help Henry at Henry's Imports in Panama City Beach is the greatest....he is right next to Zoo World, only 20 minutes or so from Seagrove.

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