Kouasupra

Do ya'll carry a can of "fix-a-flat"? (I know it's not recommended for TPMS) Or a small air compression with a patch kit. Going to be picking up a set of Michelin PSS and I'm curious.

Jet Stream Blue Z06

I have the PSS (345's for the back). I love them. I have a compressor and patch kit that fits in the small storage compartment in the trunk.
Good luck.

LEJ ZO6

I just carry our AAA card.

I've got rid of the run flats on every Corvette I've owned and never worried about carrying a patch kit or compressor. The only time I have had a flat was when a wheel casting cracked and I lost the air out of the right rear tire. I filled the tire the best I could, drove to the nearest Chevy dealer and had the wheel replaced.

If you keep your tires in good repair not having a spare is no big deal.

Michael_D

That's what I do. Have not had to plug a hole yet..... Hopefully I won't. Now that I've said that, I will.

RFZ

what size on front?

RedZ4me

several mini compressors on the market, and add a plug kit. both fit in the rear cubby storage

dmuellenberg

I also carry a patch kit and mini air compressor but have not had to use them yet (almost 50k on my non run flats). I did pick up a razor blade on a trip last weekend which caused a slow leak but I was able to get home and get it fixed.

racerx3317

I have both. Patching would be plan A and the can of fix a flat is plan B. The one I have says it's TPMS safe and hopefully I never find out.

VetteVinnie

Small air compressor and a plug kit. In 27K miles and three sets of tires over a 5 year period, I only had to use it one time. Took all of five minutes.

Side note, my 2003 C5 Z06 came from the factory without runflats (as did all C5 Z06s).

Jet Stream Blue Z06

285/35

Unreal

Aaa

LFZ

I carry a Walmart $19.99 fix a flat kit w/ compressor. It says it's TPMS safe.

blkbrd69

There is no safe TPMS safe tire fix a flat, if its liquid and plugs it kills. Found out the hard way.

Even the nice Continental tire kit will kill TPMS, but it sure is handy.

A plug kit and inflater works well if you can get to it to plug, can be a challenge depending on where you are.

I carry a plug kit and the Contental kit, can use the inflater without the sealant can or both depending on what you need.

If I have a flat, its OK to me if I write off a tpms when I fix it.

Another thing, its a royal PITA to clean sealant out of a tire to do a proper mushroom plug after fix a flat. Don't be surprised when a shop complains, charges an extra fee and then you have to buy a TPMS. was still cheaper than replacing a runflat. Easy to pull a temporary plug and do a proper repair.

Kouasupra

Air compressor and patch kit it is..

Adam_W

If you travel in or near a city, then just

1) your cell phone,
2) AAA card,
3) and address/phone of your trusted tire guy who won't scratch your wheels.


Even with a run flat, you'd opt to have it towed, as driving any significant distance on a run flat will make it unrepairable.

Kouasupra

I have full coverage with State Farm. I have too good tow coverage, but if your stuck nearby a really bad area. I doubt you want to wait for that tow truck.

LMB-Z

Air compressor and plug kit. Picked up 2 screws a few days apart from each other. I was lucky. Went out to get in the car and had a flat (both times). Took tire off car, carried to tire shop, fixed from inside, put back on car.

meanjoe

Plug kit, small air compressor, AAA card.
The only time run flats are good is when they're flat.

coletrickle

I keep my car in perfect condition, I just inspected my tires and brakes. Live in the middle of nowhere and was in the middle of nowhere and picked up a screw that bled me flat in 1 min. I have/had runflats. I couldn't find ANY tire dealer that would patch a runflat. Had to order two new tires and here's the rub...tire guys said you can patch a non run flat but then wouldn't suggest high speeds because of the patch.

So what's the deal. I agree on AAA, compressor and non RFT if you live in a town, but if you are like me in BFE, you pick up one screw and its $1000 down the drain?!?!? I see the continental kit and inflators and the patch kits, but if the speed rating or reliability is screwed, what's the point of non runflats??

I really don't see a win either way! Any comments or suggestions??

'06 Quicksilver Z06

When I was running non run flats, I carried the Continental Tire kit (ContiComfortKit) as well.

Along with:

1. Two different sizes of standard type plug kits, in case of a hole which would not plug with a smaller size kit. I also carried a Dynaplug kit.

2. A pair of needle nosed pliers and a flat head screwdriver for removal of any screws or nails,

3. Road flairs, Maglight flashlight, and a small roll up tarp.

I have had to make two daytime roadside repairs by plugging a tire which was on the ground, and depending upon where the puncture is, and your ability to get to it, it's not always easy.

Had it been dark and on a tight two lane road with little shoulder, it would have been near impossible, and certainly dangerous.

My first option was always to attempt to plug the tire as opposed to using the goop if possible, for the reasons above already stated.

But in the conditions I mention above, darkness, narrow road, I would opt for the goop and not worry about the TPMS.