Switched from Run Flats...
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From: Succasunna New Jersey
Switched from Run Flats...
Guys, I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I just switched from Run Flats to Eagle F1's and I am looking for the best suggestions as to what I should carry in my car in case of a flat besides a AAA card!
Any help would be very much appreciated!
Thanks!
Any help would be very much appreciated!
Thanks!
Pro
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From: Sandown NH
The ZO6's which did not come with Run Flats, came with a can of
"fix-a-flat" and a 12volt compressor. A pretty easy combination to duplicate and fit in one of the rear compartments. Just know that
fix a flat or any tire sealant makes a real mess inside of the tire and rim when it comes time to dismount the tire.
Drifting
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From: Little Rock Arkansas
I keep a portable air compressor in the car. Really all you need to worry about. As mentioned for most small punctures you're not going to lose air quick enough to worry about other physical tire repairs and should be able to drive far enough to service. If you have a tire issue that compromises structural integrity, such as side wall damage, not much is going to help anyway. And that's the case even for run-flats.
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From: Aurora Colorado
I got a sheet metal screw in my rr tire just two weeks after going to non run flats. Here is my go to list now:
Portable compressor
Can of slime
Plug kit
Valve stem remover (needs to be removed to get the Slime in)
Pliers and a sharp knife for trimming off the plug if necessary
An old towel or blanket to lie on for removing the screw, nail etc. if the tire needs to be plugged first.
Portable compressor
Can of slime
Plug kit
Valve stem remover (needs to be removed to get the Slime in)
Pliers and a sharp knife for trimming off the plug if necessary
An old towel or blanket to lie on for removing the screw, nail etc. if the tire needs to be plugged first.
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A portable air compressor for sure. You can carry a can of fix-a-flat and/or a plug kit if you want but I wouldn't use them if you can avoid it. Most of the time when you get a puncture from picking up a nail or screw, as long as you don't pull the nail or screw out, you lose air pressure very slowly. I would first try airing the tire back up to at least a few pounds more than normal and continue driving and see how far it gets you. If that gets you home or to a place where the puncture can be properly repaired without having to resort to using the fix-a-flat or plug kit, that's great. If you have to air up twice to get home, so what, no big deal. Point being, try to avoid using a sealer or a plug if you can, it makes the ultimate plug/patch combo repair much easier.
And some of the fix-a-flat sealants do not interact well with the TPS in the car (so unless it is an extreme situation, may want to take that into consideration).
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The slime / fix-a-flat stuff is a last ditch resort. You should get your car towed before using fix-a-flat. Fix-a-flat is only if you're so far out in the boonies that you can't get a tow / have no cell service to request a tow. It's often cheaper to pay for a tow than a new tire + sensor + misc if there's no AAA.
I just carry a plug kit and a compressor.
I just carry a plug kit and a compressor.
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From: Succasunna New Jersey
Thank you!!!
Everyone, thank you all very much for your helpful responses. I wouldn't have known about the Fix-A-Flat interaction with the tire/TPMS, etc., so again thank you. On my way to get the needed goodies!
Happy motoring!
Happy motoring!
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From: St. Paul (smokey!) MN
I can see the can of fix a flat or slime and compressor. I keep those in the car too. But the plug kit? Has anyone successfully plugged a tire on the side of the road?
I would think you also need a jack and tools to remove the wheel, especially if plugging a rear wheel. How many jacks can get under a corvette with a deflated wheel? How do you store all of it in the car? Will it fit in the bin?
I would think you also need a jack and tools to remove the wheel, especially if plugging a rear wheel. How many jacks can get under a corvette with a deflated wheel? How do you store all of it in the car? Will it fit in the bin?
Pro
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From: Aurora Colorado
I can see the can of fix a flat or slime and compressor. I keep those in the car too. But the plug kit? Has anyone successfully plugged a tire on the side of the road?
I would think you also need a jack and tools to remove the wheel, especially if plugging a rear wheel. How many jacks can get under a corvette with a deflated wheel? How do you store all of it in the car? Will it fit in the bin?
I would think you also need a jack and tools to remove the wheel, especially if plugging a rear wheel. How many jacks can get under a corvette with a deflated wheel? How do you store all of it in the car? Will it fit in the bin?
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Aaa...
Bye the way, I did go and pick up all the stuff I thought was necessary to keep me rolling, including re-upping my AAA.
Did you all know that if you let your AAA Membership lapse, as I did as I got sucked into the AutoVantage line of BS which turned out badly, that if you're gone from AAA for over a year you have to start back up with a "Basic Membership" which only gives you 3 free miles of towing and then $5/mile thereafter!
Once you're a Basic Member for one year you can upgrade to Plus or Premier but for the first year you're stuck!!!
Did you all know that if you let your AAA Membership lapse, as I did as I got sucked into the AutoVantage line of BS which turned out badly, that if you're gone from AAA for over a year you have to start back up with a "Basic Membership" which only gives you 3 free miles of towing and then $5/mile thereafter!
Once you're a Basic Member for one year you can upgrade to Plus or Premier but for the first year you're stuck!!!
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From: Ohio
Bye the way, I did go and pick up all the stuff I thought was necessary to keep me rolling, including re-upping my AAA.
Did you all know that if you let your AAA Membership lapse, as I did as I got sucked into the AutoVantage line of BS which turned out badly, that if you're gone from AAA for over a year you have to start back up with a "Basic Membership" which only gives you 3 free miles of towing and then $5/mile thereafter!
Once you're a Basic Member for one year you can upgrade to Plus or Premier but for the first year you're stuck!!!
Did you all know that if you let your AAA Membership lapse, as I did as I got sucked into the AutoVantage line of BS which turned out badly, that if you're gone from AAA for over a year you have to start back up with a "Basic Membership" which only gives you 3 free miles of towing and then $5/mile thereafter!
Once you're a Basic Member for one year you can upgrade to Plus or Premier but for the first year you're stuck!!!
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From: Knoxville TN
Slime 70005 Safety Spair 7-Minute Flat Tire Repair System
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Never had to use it, but looks like it should do the trick.
It is supposed to be compatible with the sensors
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Never had to use it, but looks like it should do the trick.
It is supposed to be compatible with the sensors
Last edited by VolDog; Aug 18, 2016 at 03:12 PM.