Supercrewbear

I have a new set of General non-run flats ordered and am hopefully going to have them installed ASAP -- my original front tires are **SHOT** and the rears are almost gone at 10,000 miles...

So I'm thinking I need a small kit to keep in the car JUST IN CASE. I just now decided to look at the Corvette Forum Store and they have one:

http://store.corvetteforum.com/p-338...ation-kit.aspx

Are they CRAZY!? They show the regular price to be $693.95! And the on sale price is $642.36! OUCH!!! This is for a Chevrolet, not a Porsche! I'm sorry but I'll have to find one at Autozone or Walmart... Surely they've made a mistake?

Just my opinion...

rchbn

That is a pretty high price for what you get. I bought a small compressor that runs off of 12 volts, a plug kit and a can of Fix A Flat that doesn't hurt the TPM sensors. I think I might have spent $30 for all that.

TexasMadMan

That gives the term "Corvette Tax" a whole new meaning.

tmjvett2009

I think I paid about 30 for mine

Narshadda

What would you guys recommend? I thought fix a flat ruined the sensor.

keyplyr

12 volt compressor


bottle of slime tire sealant


a good plug kit

... and a few assorted tools e.g. needle nose pliers, flashlight, flares, a rug and a bottle of soapy water.

The new sealants are OK to use, but to be sure to check the label

c54u

you can buy a sensor for $50

seems to be a small price to pay to get you back on the road IF it ruins the sensor.

Narshadda

Thanks guys! That is great!

glennhl

This is what I use. Haven't had to plug one yet, just slow leaks that I filled up during a trip. The pump is tiny, but it works great and it easily fits in one of the back cubby holes.

http://motopumps.com/

Mike's LS3

I have Groit's tire repair kit: compressor/flashlight, tire plugs, tools, instructions all in a carry bag for about $ 80.00. I used it twice and it works fine.

keyplyr

As do I, but the same exact items can be found for less if I would have looked around.

That 12 volt compressor (pictured in my above post) is great but while Groit sells it for $60 it can be found for < $40 at the bay. The same quality plug kits can be found almost anywhere for less, and a couple of those tools are absolutely worthless, so I replaced them with heavy duty pliers, etc. Oh yeah, might wanna throw in a box of band aids

Groit does make a nice bag though

Eritosthenes

I can vouch for the Motopump. It may be tiny, but it's got guts. It refills my Pirellis when I put them on every November, and once or twice during the rest of the year I pull it out to reinflate a low tire on Big Green (my lawn tractor), my pressure washer, or my hand truck. Otherwise it hides in its handsome bag in the RR cubby.

BigKitty

i bought the GreenSlime kit from Walmart for $50.00 ;excellant product,in a nice bag as well!

k24556

Last year our '09 Caravan started in Charlotte. Michelin had a tire replacement trailer and a seminar about tires. The rep said it was dangerous to use the rope type tire plugs on high speed tires. He said repairs should only be done IAW this chart (attached). This type of patch can only be installed with the tire removed from the wheel.

I've used the rope type on truck tires, trailer tires, etc and minded the speed until the tire could be fixed properly. Don't have a direct experience with the rope type and high speed, but not willing to take the chance.

FortMorganAl

WOW!!! Someone slipped a decimal point. $64 would still be a Corvette tax. Check Wal-Mart. The Slime compressor is slow but it will get the job done.

C6FirstVette

I keep this in my C6>>

Available thru Tire Rack

MARSC6

For that price it would be cheaper to call a flatbed and have the tire replaced.

I keep a tire repair kit and a foot pump in the rear compartment. I no longer trust the 12v compressors after having them fail when needed most.

C6~Missle

I did the same..

Vito.A

The Tire Rack kit is very nice. Sears has a Craftsman 12V air compressor for under $25 that has a built in guage. You can also add a quality plug kit, pliers, and a towel.

timd38

Here is one for sale.......

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...kit-150-a.html