Tire Question
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From: st. clair shores michigan
Tires
That is what I am gathering from doing some more research. It looks like you can carry a patch kit and also looks like you get better performance from regular tires over the run flats.
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You can just buy a small compressor that plugs into the cigarette lighter, a plug kit from any auto parts store, a pair of gloves, and also in my kit are 2 cans of Fix-a-Flat in case all alse fails....
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Most, if not all, fix-a-flat cans will ruin your Tire Pressure Sensors (TPSs). Z06's did not come with TPSs, hence they had cans of fix-a-flat to use in case of a flat. Better to use a compressor.
Few jacks can fit under a C5 with a flat. If you do not remove the tire, good luck finding the puncture, much less using a plug.
Can you tell, I stayed with runflats.
Few jacks can fit under a C5 with a flat. If you do not remove the tire, good luck finding the puncture, much less using a plug.
Can you tell, I stayed with runflats.
Last edited by Oldvetter; Feb 15, 2007 at 08:28 PM.
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Most, if not all, fix-a-flat cans will ruin your Tire Pressure Sensors (TPSs). Z06's did not come with TPSs, hence they had cans of fix-a-flat to use in case of a flat. Better to use a compressor.
Few jacks can fit under a C5 with a flat. If you do not remove the tire, good luck finding the puncture, much less using a plug.
Can you tell, I stayed with runflats.
Few jacks can fit under a C5 with a flat. If you do not remove the tire, good luck finding the puncture, much less using a plug.
Can you tell, I stayed with runflats.
Le Mans Master
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Run flats cannot be repaired. You must replace them. Kind of stupid to overpay for a tire that you just throw away. Quite costly. Try to find a dealer with your runflat size in stock. Stay overnite one or two days and your dealer might just get one in. In a pinch, a compressor and patch kit will get you going and save that tire. Anything else, a cellphone and AAA can handle. Can you tell, I stayed away from runflats?
You are also paying for SAFETY and peace of mind, how much that is worth is up to you !