Continental Tire Kit
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Drifting
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From: Export Pa.
Continental Tire Kit
I now have my new GY GSD3 non runflats mounted and am enjoying the ride. I'm carrying a low profie scissors jack, a NAPA tire plug kit and purchased a Continetal Tire repair kit from the Tire Rack that includes a 12v air compressor and a bottle of latex puncture sealant attached to the compressor. Tire Rack claims that the sealant is harmless to the pressure sensors but I do not plan to use the sealant unless I have no forseeable option.
Does anyone have any experience with the latex sealant in this kit?
Regards,
Dave K.
Does anyone have any experience with the latex sealant in this kit?
Regards,
Dave K.
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I have no experience with it, but I'm thinking of getting the Conti Tire Kit as a last resort when all else fails.
Since you already have the kit, does it look like the sealant can be used with any standard air compressor, or is it adapted for the Conti compressor only.
I already have a small air compressor. I know they sell the sealant only. Not sure if the Conti compressor has a special fitting for the special Conti sealant.
Since you already have the kit, does it look like the sealant can be used with any standard air compressor, or is it adapted for the Conti compressor only.
I already have a small air compressor. I know they sell the sealant only. Not sure if the Conti compressor has a special fitting for the special Conti sealant.
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Originally Posted by Dave Kitch
I now have my new GY GSD3 non runflats mounted and am enjoying the ride. I'm carrying a low profie scissors jack, a NAPA tire plug kit and purchased a Continetal Tire repair kit from the Tire Rack that includes a 12v air compressor and a bottle of latex puncture sealant attached to the compressor. Tire Rack claims that the sealant is harmless to the pressure sensors but I do not plan to use the sealant unless I have no forseeable option.
Does anyone have any experience with the latex sealant in this kit?
Regards,
Dave K.
Does anyone have any experience with the latex sealant in this kit?
Regards,
Dave K.
I would be cautious regarding using the 'latex' product - if you have tire sensors.
Regardless of the 'spin' from Tire Rack - Manufacture, the possibility that there may be issues isn't worth the $100+ for a new sensor.
As you indicated, I would use it ONLY as a last resort.
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Yeah, I bought one when I replaced my EMTs with non-runflats...in fact, the Conti kit was the deciding factor in making the switch. I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet (and hope I never do!). It seemed like cheap insurance, and I didn't have to buy a lug wrench, jack, and plug kit.
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Drifting
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From: Export Pa.
Originally Posted by Rogue Wave
I have no experience with it, but I'm thinking of getting the Conti Tire Kit as a last resort when all else fails.
Since you already have the kit, does it look like the sealant can be used with any standard air compressor, or is it adapted for the Conti compressor only.
I already have a small air compressor. I know they sell the sealant only. Not sure if the Conti compressor has a special fitting for the special Conti sealant.
Since you already have the kit, does it look like the sealant can be used with any standard air compressor, or is it adapted for the Conti compressor only.
I already have a small air compressor. I know they sell the sealant only. Not sure if the Conti compressor has a special fitting for the special Conti sealant.
Dave K.
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I just bought the Conti Kit from Tire Rack and I had it in my hands in TWO days! Great Service.......Didn't even take it out of the box, just put it in the storage compartment......
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Originally Posted by filmelf
I thought you were going to stick a Continental Kit on the back of your C-5. 
I'm kinda disapointed! 
I was looking forward to watching the bood bath! 
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Originally Posted by filmelf
I thought you were going to stick a Continental Kit on the back of your C-5.
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Originally Posted by filmelf
I thought you were going to stick a Continental Kit on the back of your C-5.
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Originally Posted by filmelf
I thought you were going to stick a Continental Kit on the back of your C-5.
Hey, everthing old is new again, as they say. Maybe he's into the retro look.
