Portable Air Pump Recommendation
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
Portable Air Pump Recommendation
The run flats are gone and AAA (Hawaii) is reluctant to plug a tire. I am forced to carry a tire plug kit. I also carry a can of tire sealant that I really don't want to use. This being the case I need to buy a GOOD ac *(screw-up here!) air pump. Something small, efficient and under $40. I don't want to be stranded on the side of the road for more than 10 minutes waiting for a tire to inflate. Any product suggestions or what criteria to look for ....?
Mahalo!
DJ
*I meant to say DC powered. What was I thinking.....?
Mahalo!
DJ
*I meant to say DC powered. What was I thinking.....?
Last edited by HawnHog; Apr 16, 2007 at 06:34 AM.
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Tire Repair Kit by Continental Tire.
Sorry, but this suggestion is one of those "good" and "bad" news situations.
The GOOD news:
This kit combines both a compressor and sealant in one compact unit and the sealant does not destroy your tire pressure sensor.
The BAD news:
It costs around $100
The unit is called the ContiComfortKit and I got mine over the internet from TheTireRack.
Good Luck....
PS I haven't had to use mine yet, so I can't tell you how good or bad it is...sorry!
The GOOD news:
This kit combines both a compressor and sealant in one compact unit and the sealant does not destroy your tire pressure sensor.
The BAD news:
It costs around $100
The unit is called the ContiComfortKit and I got mine over the internet from TheTireRack.
Good Luck....
PS I haven't had to use mine yet, so I can't tell you how good or bad it is...sorry!
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I've got a D/C compressor I keep in the center trunk compartment. It's a Craftsman (my dad gave it to me, so I don't know how much it cost). I've only plugged it in once to verify that it worked, so I can't comment on its performance with a tire (and I hope I never will 
).
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http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Po...6718466&sr=1-1
http://www.slimesealant.com/product.php?product=50001
$30 with free shipping from Amazon!
http://www.slimesealant.com/product.php?product=50001
$30 with free shipping from Amazon!
Last edited by Shylor; Apr 16, 2007 at 06:16 AM.
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I carry a Campbell-Hausfield compressor in my car - got it at Wal-Mart for under $30.
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Tire sealant and TPS?
I read elsewhere on the CF that you need to read the fine print on the tire sealant kits available. Even some that were mentioned prior as safe for TPS say in the fine print that they could cause them to stop working? I bought a nice plug and air kit from Fleabay that has a nice small comp. the plug kit, flashlight, gauge, and a nice the case with Corvette emblem that is compact. Haven't used it yet, but it seems really well made.
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All sealants will ruin the TPS's. Use a vulcanizing plug kit.
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I keep a Mercedes mini-jack from Frederik . . .
. . . a Coleman compressor and tire plug kit along with tools, gloves, etc. . . .
. . . in the center compartment with a plastic sheet to lay on in case.
. . . a Coleman compressor and tire plug kit along with tools, gloves, etc. . . .
. . . in the center compartment with a plastic sheet to lay on in case.
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I've got a D/C compressor I keep in the center trunk compartment. It's a Craftsman (my dad gave it to me, so I don't know how much it cost). I've only plugged it in once to verify that it worked, so I can't comment on its performance with a tire (and I hope I never will ).
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I bought mine from Sam's Club last year. Has its own battery which can be recharged from 110V or from the car. Also has two lights within, one small and one main bright. Will also do air mattresses and etc.. I think it was like $30
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Cheap enough to put one in every car; reliable enough to give an added sense of safety. Beats changing a tire (on a full-sized SUV), and definitely beats waiting for a truck to show up.
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From: Hawaii
Mahalo...........
Thanks guys. You all have good suggestions. Think I'll do a little shopping this weekend. The Mercedes jack is a MUST with whatever pump I decide to get (Plugs, tools, & gloves are already in the cubby.). Let's hope none of us ever need them!
