Not how I wanted to spend my day, but it worked out.
@kaylachan (83201)
Daytona Beach, Florida
February 27, 2026 5:40pm CST
Good evening.
I planned on a good morning post, but it wasn'ton the bingo card today. Do you know what else wasn't? Getting a new tire put on the van. Yep. While we were on one of our impromptu drives, George made a sharp turn and somehow managed to damage the tire, or something we're not sure. But needless to say we got a flat but didn't know it until we reached the beachside 7-eleven.
After making a few calls, I was able to get some roadside assistance to change the tire, because George clearly can't. And, while I kinda know how to do it I couldn't move the spare. So we had to call someone to get it. And, well... we wound up at the Toyota repair center, because things happen. And we got a new tire... to the tune of 258 dollars. I wasn't thrilled with spending the money, but in a way, I'm kinda thankful. I knew it'd cost a lot, but it was a lot less than what we were first quoted. so I'll take it.
We made it home before the rains really picked up, too so that's nice as well.
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@Ineeddentures (19150)
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22h
Ouch.
What exactly were you quoted at first Kayla?
Glad you got it fixed and got home.ok
George didn't have any bad reactions to it I hope
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@kaylachan (83201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20h
No. He was shaking a bit more, but that happens more when he is struggling to think. And, he was trying to ask about the tires and failing spectacularly at it. At the end of the day, we made it home, with a new tire, and safe.
At first we were quoted 280 then 264, I think we somehow got a discount.
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@Ineeddentures (19150)
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20h
@kaylachan
Poor George
I hope he has more clarity now that some time has passed
Even discounted it's a lot of money
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@kaylachan (83201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23m
@Ineeddentures It is, but it's not more than I'd expect for a tire with a preasure censor in it.
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@kaylachan (83201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22m
Yeah it was asting for sure, but I could pay with confidence. That's what's important here.
@GardenGerty (167898)
• United States
4h
Some days go that way. I am glad you were safe and that help was available.
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@celticeagle (186134)
• Boise, Idaho
4h
Sorry to hear of the flat. I remember when I had my first car-- if I parked too close to the curb I'd get a flat.
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@kaylachan (83201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20m
George made to narrow of a turn. Our rear wheel was on the curb a second. I didn't think much of it, and neither did George. I remember us driving and hearing what sounded like a hellicopter or maybe something dragging. When we reached 7-eleven I was relieved it was only a flat.
@RasmaSandra (94764)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1h
Sorry you had to spend all that money, but at least now you have a new tire. I hope you both have a good evening, The rain is kind of bringing me down. Welcome to March tomorrow.
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@kaylachan (83201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24m
Looks like the Supercross will go on as scheduled because we didn't get any rain today.
@2ndchances24 (11762)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
21h
That was unexpected, but thank God it didn't cause a wreck
& you made it back home safe, 258 dollars less but at least safe.
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@kaylachan (83201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20h
Yes. I thought I would regret spending so much on my discover bill, but it cleared and the cash back will be very helpful.
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@LindaOHio (214982)
• United States
11h
I'm glad you were able to get a new tire. You could have been stranded!
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@kaylachan (83201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19m
We wouldn've been we're resorceful. But, yeah. We have a spare and we went to Toyota to get a new tire put on.
