EMT Tires
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EMT Tires
I purchased my '02 convertible less than two weeks ago. I made sure that the tires were nearly new. They are Goodyear Eagle GS but I don't see the EMT letters so I suppose they are not runflats.
I don't like the thought of driving with no spare and no EMTs. Anyone have experience with the can of tire repair/inflator? I have heard that they will inflate a tire and plug a small hole.
Any suggestions?
TIA
J
I don't like the thought of driving with no spare and no EMTs. Anyone have experience with the can of tire repair/inflator? I have heard that they will inflate a tire and plug a small hole.
Any suggestions?
TIA
J
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I believe that the fix a flat can solution is bad for the tire pressure sensors. There was talk about a certain brand one that was safe to use. Don't recall what it was. I would look into a tire plug repair kit and a little compressor. Good luck
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Originally Posted by bonnell
I purchased my '02 convertible less than two weeks ago. I made sure that the tires were nearly new. They are Goodyear Eagle GS but I don't see the EMT letters so I suppose they are not runflats.
I don't like the thought of driving with no spare and no EMTs. Anyone have experience with the can of tire repair/inflator? I have heard that they will inflate a tire and plug a small hole.
Any suggestions?
TIA
J
I don't like the thought of driving with no spare and no EMTs. Anyone have experience with the can of tire repair/inflator? I have heard that they will inflate a tire and plug a small hole.
Any suggestions?
TIA
J
Check on the Tirerack.com website. They offer a repair kit/compressor that IS compatible with the pressure sensors.
Do NOT use "Fix a Flat" on your vette, as that will shell out your sensors for sure.
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Originally Posted by TuffShift
Check on the Tirerack.com website. They offer a repair kit/compressor that IS compatible with the pressure sensors.
Do NOT use "Fix a Flat" on your vette, as that will shell out your sensors for sure.
Do NOT use "Fix a Flat" on your vette, as that will shell out your sensors for sure.
Most of the tire repair goop that you can inject into the valve stem will damage the sensor - could be an expensive fix. I run non runflats on my car and just have a plug kit and a small air compressor should a flat occur.
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Thanks for all of the replies. I did a search as suggested and found the recommendation for the ContiComfortKit at TireRack.
I believe I will pay the $79 for this kit and not spend the $800-$1500 for new EMTs since mine appear to be new.
The kit is made for specific tire size. I suppose I could get the 18" and it would be ok if I had to use it on one of the 17" tires.
I believe I will pay the $79 for this kit and not spend the $800-$1500 for new EMTs since mine appear to be new.
The kit is made for specific tire size. I suppose I could get the 18" and it would be ok if I had to use it on one of the 17" tires.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Most of the tire repair goop that you can inject into the valve stem will damage the sensor - could be an expensive fix. I run non runflats on my car and just have a plug kit and a small air compressor should a flat occur. I agree with JD. We like to live on the edge. 
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EMT Tires
I have the F1 Gs D3s on the 98; thinking of going with them again on the 99. I put a plug kit in my car with a small but potent 275 psi compressor in the storage area also. My experience with most flats has been slow leak from punctures (not all Corvette tires) and found most of the time I can inflate the tire and it will stay inflated until I can get to a repair shop. If I have to plug it I can until I get to a repair shop and get it a patch/plug from the inside. Now this decreases the speed rating of the tire....big deal...no, because I don't see me running 120 to 150 in town!
Now the other side of that coin is if my wife is driving will she be able to plug it ..... no, but she can inflate it. So maybe back to the EMT. I'm not too worried about her having a flat. The other thing is carry AAA and let them send someone out to repair it for you.
Definitely do not use the fix-a-flat stuff in you Vette tires it will mess up the sensors.
Just my $.02,
Bill
Now the other side of that coin is if my wife is driving will she be able to plug it ..... no, but she can inflate it. So maybe back to the EMT. I'm not too worried about her having a flat. The other thing is carry AAA and let them send someone out to repair it for you.
Definitely do not use the fix-a-flat stuff in you Vette tires it will mess up the sensors.
Just my $.02,
Bill
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I just switched to the GS-D3's. I also ordered the flat repair kit from Tirerack that says it is ok for sensors. Assuming I have to use the kit and it turns out not to be ok with the sensors...How much is a new sensor?
BTW..The new tires are AWESOME!
BTW..The new tires are AWESOME!
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I run non runflats on my car and just have a plug kit and a small air compressor should a flat occur.
Hopefully, it woan't be raining when you're laying on the ground trying to plug that hole.....
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Why would a person need a 250-300 psi compressor to fill a tire that requires 30psi? I would think a much better choice would be a compressor that puts out 3 times the volume of air and only 60psi.
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Since I run non-runflat Pirelli's, I always carry around this tire patch kit. I also carry a cell phone and an auto club card just in case it's an unpatchable intrusion such as a slit in the sidewall, etc. There are situations folks have posted here where even runflats have failed to go any further such as a shredded tire. On long trips - in any car I drive - I always carry a fairly full complement of tools in a tool box also.
Tire plug kit, towels, disp. gloves, pliers, cutters. The compressor has a built-in light. It can run on it's own battery which I always keep fully charged and tested or on a 12V adapter plug that's built-in.
Fits with plenty of room to spare in the center well. I carry a big plastic sheet in case I need to lie down on the ground. I also carry one of Frederick's mini-jacks in the right-side compartment.
Tire plug kit, towels, disp. gloves, pliers, cutters. The compressor has a built-in light. It can run on it's own battery which I always keep fully charged and tested or on a 12V adapter plug that's built-in.
Fits with plenty of room to spare in the center well. I carry a big plastic sheet in case I need to lie down on the ground. I also carry one of Frederick's mini-jacks in the right-side compartment.
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Even though the Tire Rack Conti repair kit claims they are safe for Our Sensors, I have yet to hear from anyone who has actually used it. I would feel better if someone on the Forum has had actual experience and had No Problems with the sensors (No I am not asking for Volunteers
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For years I used to carry the cans of Tire Repair Sealant of various brands. They never seemed to work for me. Either the tire moved on the rim and there was a large bead leak, or they would not fit precisely enough on the valve to inflate the tire enough. Although if the Tire Pressure Monitors were working I suppose you could inflate the Tire before it went completely flat.
I also wonder about the effect a Northern Climate with wide Temparature variations would have on the contents of the inflator if kept in the car year round.
I think I'll stick with a small Compressor and a simple plug kit.
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)For years I used to carry the cans of Tire Repair Sealant of various brands. They never seemed to work for me. Either the tire moved on the rim and there was a large bead leak, or they would not fit precisely enough on the valve to inflate the tire enough. Although if the Tire Pressure Monitors were working I suppose you could inflate the Tire before it went completely flat.
I also wonder about the effect a Northern Climate with wide Temparature variations would have on the contents of the inflator if kept in the car year round.
I think I'll stick with a small Compressor and a simple plug kit.
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Bonnell, I've got the same Goodyear GS non-EMT's as you. My car had them on it when I bought it. I bought a new set 25,000 miles ago and have had no problems. I have assembled the emergency kit: compressor, plug kit, etc.. I have a friend that bought an '02 vert like mine about the same time as I got mine. His has EMT's and I can't believe the difference in noise level. He can't make a cell phone call from his car. He has his ride control set to the softest setting but the car still rides harsher than mine. What it comes down to is what you are comfortable with. I've always been a "take care of myself" kind of person. I'm willing to live with the so called risk of running non-flats. This question comes up so often on this site and what it is a matter of personal preference.
