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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 04:12 PM
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I carry a PT Cruiser scissor jack. Low enough to get under the pads with a flat and stable enough to hold the car up. Fits into one of the side cubbies in the trunk. Comes in it's own carrying bag,
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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 05:06 PM
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My QuickJack doesn't fit so I just carry a cell phone.
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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 07:13 PM
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I run MSS non-runflats on my C7 and have had two flats on my commute over the past few years on the Ortega Hwy which is not flat-friendly. Prior to that I got multiple flats on my daily driver Mini Cooper on the same stretch of road but have never been stranded. Both times in the C7 have been extreme in terms of tire trauma but I made it to work or home without losing pressure to where I couldn't drive.

I carry a Slime kit in each car but have only had to use the pump to keep air in the tires so far.

Razor in my C7 MSS


3/8" bolt in my C7 MSS


Adding a little insurance pressure on the way home with the above razor in the tire


Small jack I carry for the C7


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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 11:49 AM
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Thanks Patches and all others for your replies.

Taking a look at run flat tires. Kind of expensive so will patiently look for the best deal/tire on that one. Any other tire brand suggestions?

Decided to go with the Modernspare.com kit for the time being since it's inexpensive and meets my initial requirements.

Think the extra wide Vette tires act like nail magnets!

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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chris308
I carry a jack from mercedes benz, compact to fit in one of the side cubby holes.
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