Got a flat. Should I take off the wheel myself instead of getting towed to dealer?

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One of my week-old Michelin A/S 3+s went flat and I limped back to the office garage. Instead of getting her towed to the nearest dealer should I just remove the wheel and take it myself? Haven't changed a tire in 20 years . . .
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If it's less hassle to remove the tire yourself and put it in another car to get it fixed, then do that. I personally would want my vehicle on a tow truck as little as possible.
 

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If you did not buy the spare tire kit or jack , I think you are stuck with a tow.
 

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Blew out a tire on my q50.
Left it on a jack and took the tire to the shop to get a new one. Ezpz
 

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I suggest you remove the tire and get the tire fixed. The fk8 is rather low and I would hate to see the damage you may inflict on it by getting it towed.
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