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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Time for a small portable compressor now that I have non runflats.
Any experience/comments from people actually having used one?
I have seen some as low as $10. They are obviously cheap but how effective?
Hopefully never need one but if I do I would like it to work.
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Thanks.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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I bought the Slime brand tire repair kit at Wally mart. Has everything you need in a carry case for approx. $70.00. It fits neatly in the center compartment with room to spare.

So how do you like your non-runflats?
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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buy the one that came from chevrolet for the Z06.

cheap usually means that it will break at the most inconvenient time.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammer99
I bought the Slime brand tire repair kit at Wally mart. Has everything you need in a carry case for approx. $70.00. It fits neatly in the center compartment with room to spare.

So how do you like your non-runflats?


Only have about 20 miles on them, but I am shocked at how quiet and smooth they are so far!!
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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I have the Sears one.....usually on sale for $20......12v and a really long cord
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Takes 1/2 a day to fill a tire with one of those compressors.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dougbfresh
Takes 1/2 a day to fill a tire with one of those compressors.
What else can you carry with you but a 12v compressor ??
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the Z06 compressor fills much faster than a cheapo compressor.
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Hi volume, 100 psi, 25 litres / minute, 3 1/2 minutes, 25 bucks
($20 with a 20% off coupon)

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...sor-96068.html
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I bought a Campbell Hausfield one from Wal-Mart - does a fine job filling the tires.
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been wondering the same thing.
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I have one-don't know the brand, but I've never had to use it. May you have the same luck!
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