No run flats - what tools do you carry
03-09-2018, 06:27 AM
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No run flats - what tools do you carry
I know a lot of you have chose not to have run flats on your car. What type of tools do you carry? What type of jack? what type of compressor to air the tires up. Want to get some stuff together in case a road trip comes up. Hate to be stranded and not able t get things going. Im not really a fan of a can of slime so that is out.
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03-09-2018, 06:35 AM
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Cell phone and a prayer. That fix a flat goop will ruin your tpm's.
03-09-2018, 07:54 AM
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Dont have a vet yet but have carried a plug kit n air compressor , screw jack with wood block for 30 years. Red tire ropes, coming from motorcycles ,the only one that would handle the heat. Pair of dykes or single edged blade to trim the rope.
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03-09-2018, 08:47 AM
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plug kit, compressor, dykes, needle nose pliers, hammer, SIG229 and cell phone
I tell you a trick I learned if you have space, a cordless drill...if you drill the puncture out a bit its easier to insert the plug...nothing crazy....and it helps if you have a hammer to smack that plug tool sometimes
I tell you a trick I learned if you have space, a cordless drill...if you drill the puncture out a bit its easier to insert the plug...nothing crazy....and it helps if you have a hammer to smack that plug tool sometimes
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03-09-2018, 08:50 AM
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plug kit, compressor, dykes, needle nose pliers, hammer, SIG229 and cell phone
I tell you a trick I learned if you have space, a cordless drill...if you drill the puncture out a bit its easier to insert the plug...nothing crazy....and it helps if you have a hammer to smack that plug tool sometimes
I tell you a trick I learned if you have space, a cordless drill...if you drill the puncture out a bit its easier to insert the plug...nothing crazy....and it helps if you have a hammer to smack that plug tool sometimes
03-09-2018, 08:52 AM
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03-09-2018, 09:51 AM
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Wrong. Fix a flat will not harm your TPMS. The new formulas are TPMS safe. I don't understand why people want to spread false information. I have used it with absolutely no effect on TPMS. Was back on the road in a minute and had the tire patched for 15 bucks. Why make things more complicated than they need to be?
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03-09-2018, 10:52 AM
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Wrong. Fix a flat will not harm your TPMS. The new formulas are TPMS safe. I don't understand why people want to spread false information. I have used it with absolutely no effect on TPMS. Was back on the road in a minute and had the tire patched for 15 bucks. Why make things more complicated than they need to be?
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03-09-2018, 12:03 PM
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Today, Fix-A-Flat uses non-flammable materials, but the rumor persists, and it’s always possible that someone, somewhere, is still manufacturing an emergency tire product that uses a flammable propellant, or that someone still has an ancient can of new old stock Fix-A-Flat laying around that still works.
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03-09-2018, 12:22 PM
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What is your experience?
03-09-2018, 12:23 PM
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A phone... but my drives are generally short (DD mainly). If I had to drive further I'd buy a t-handle repair kit and 12V pump.
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03-09-2018, 12:25 PM
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Fix a flat will cause damage to the wheel if its left in there over an extended period of time. My suggestion is to not use that stuff.
Today, Fix-A-Flat uses non-flammable materials, but the rumor persists, and it’s always possible that someone, somewhere, is still manufacturing an emergency tire product that uses a flammable propellant, or that someone still has an ancient can of new old stock Fix-A-Flat laying around that still works.
Today, Fix-A-Flat uses non-flammable materials, but the rumor persists, and it’s always possible that someone, somewhere, is still manufacturing an emergency tire product that uses a flammable propellant, or that someone still has an ancient can of new old stock Fix-A-Flat laying around that still works.
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03-09-2018, 12:29 PM
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compressor, plug kit, slime, lug wrench, and small scissor jack.
I hope to never use them
I hope to never use them
03-09-2018, 12:45 PM
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I have yet to find a tire shop that will clean the sealant from the wheel when they patch a tire. Great advice if you have the means/time to take the wheel/tire off then clean it and then reinstall.
03-09-2018, 12:53 PM
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How many times have you used it?
It's fine if you don't want to use it, but don't scare others away. The product works and it might save someone some grief. A lot of new sports cars like Miata and Fiat don't have spares anymore and come with a can of fix a flat.
Last edited by JR-01; 03-09-2018 at 01:13 PM.
