Now what...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Minot North Dakota
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15, '21
Now what...
I just bought my first set of tires for my 11 GS that are not run flats. What is the best combo for tire repair, Fix a flat or slime and what compressor would work best. I know, I know I've got AAA and I can call them, but just in case I can't reach them, whats a good combo?
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I bought a 'Slime Kit' that includes a small compressor with clips for a direct connection to the battery.
It also has a light and a selection of plugs and and some tools.
And I have AAA too.
It also has a light and a selection of plugs and and some tools.
And I have AAA too.
Le Mans Master
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
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St. Jude Donor '09
I have AAA too, but no repair kit ... only a compressor.
Where can you get the Slime Kit? And is "Slime" a brand and basically just a can of Fix-a-Flat? Can you get them at WalMart, Target, etc., or do you have to go to a car parts store?
Le Mans Master
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
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St. Jude Donor '09
I just bought my first set of tires for my 11 GS that are not run flats. What is the best combo for tire repair, Fix a flat or slime and what compressor would work best. I know, I know I've got AAA and I can call them, but just in case I can't reach them, whats a good combo?
Team Owner
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The top 4 most important things to have are:
- Cell phone
- AAA or other roadside assistance
- Green Slime
- Air compressor
By the way, my local Chevy dealer said that in at least 50% of the cases they have seen, Slime did not destroy tire pressure sensors. You can get Slime at Walmart.
- Cell phone
- AAA or other roadside assistance
- Green Slime
- Air compressor
By the way, my local Chevy dealer said that in at least 50% of the cases they have seen, Slime did not destroy tire pressure sensors. You can get Slime at Walmart.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
It astounds me the stuff people will stuff into their Vette (pliers, flashlight, slime, tire plugs, air compressor, inflation adapters, alligator clips, gloves, tarp, etc) all to risk dangerously laying along side the road on a dark rainy night . . . in lieu of run-flats.
I'll certainly admit that the first generation run-flats were fraught with compromise. But today's generation are performance comparable with their non-run-flat sisters in almost every aspect.
Oh well - be careful out there guys . . . roadside tire repair isn't without risk.
I'll certainly admit that the first generation run-flats were fraught with compromise. But today's generation are performance comparable with their non-run-flat sisters in almost every aspect.
Oh well - be careful out there guys . . . roadside tire repair isn't without risk.
Last edited by michaelinmech; Aug 16, 2013 at 09:01 PM.
Drifting
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From: Houston Texas
Slime states their product does not hurt tire pressure sensors. They offer a kit that has a substantial air pump that airs up a full size tire in 3 minutes. Most little portable compressors state 15 minutes. The kit is part number Slime 70004 that sells for $100 to $129 but can be had for $49 including shipping (do a search that includes Walmart, Amazon, eBay, etc). It also has tire plugs, tire plug tool, inflator adapters for other things as well. The compressor can plug in the lighter and also has aligator clips for direct connection to the vehicle battery for full power.
Nice kit, nice product.
Hope that helps!
Nice kit, nice product.
Hope that helps!
Melting Slicks
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From: Murphy NC
Slime - Fix a Flat
PLEASE! Don't put that **** in your tires...
As someone who does a lot of motorcycle tire changes for people.
That stuff is just nasty.
When you break the bead that crap oozes out on to the tire machine and on the floor.
The inner wheel is all green and slimy. It is just a green chunky gooey mess.
I know you aren't the guy who will be changing the tire. But do think about the guy who has to.
Get the rope plugs from Wal-Mart and a small compressor or a can of CO2.
If you need more than that, get a tow.
PLEASE! Don't put that **** in your tires...
As someone who does a lot of motorcycle tire changes for people.
That stuff is just nasty.
When you break the bead that crap oozes out on to the tire machine and on the floor.
The inner wheel is all green and slimy. It is just a green chunky gooey mess.
I know you aren't the guy who will be changing the tire. But do think about the guy who has to.
Get the rope plugs from Wal-Mart and a small compressor or a can of CO2.
If you need more than that, get a tow.
Le Mans Master
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From: Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
Slime - Fix a Flat
PLEASE! Don't put that **** in your tires...
As someone who does a lot of motorcycle tire changes for people.
That stuff is just nasty.
When you break the bead that crap oozes out on to the tire machine and on the floor.
The inner wheel is all green and slimy. It is just a green chunky gooey mess.
I know you aren't the guy who will be changing the tire. But do think about the guy who has to.
Get the rope plugs from Wal-Mart and a small compressor or a can of CO2.
If you need more than that, get a tow.
PLEASE! Don't put that **** in your tires...
As someone who does a lot of motorcycle tire changes for people.
That stuff is just nasty.
When you break the bead that crap oozes out on to the tire machine and on the floor.
The inner wheel is all green and slimy. It is just a green chunky gooey mess.
I know you aren't the guy who will be changing the tire. But do think about the guy who has to.
Get the rope plugs from Wal-Mart and a small compressor or a can of CO2.
If you need more than that, get a tow.
^ And if you need a tow, you're gonna need a Roll Back . . . . .
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I would have continued to buy run-flats if there were any rears consistently available in 345/30-19's.
There's only one I've found, Michelin PS-ZP (OEM Viper) and they are almost always out of stock/back-ordered at Tire Rack.
Slime kit appeared to be a viable option and it is claimed to not adversely effect the TPMS.
Believe me, I'm no fan of laying on the side of the road to plug/fix a tire.
There's only one I've found, Michelin PS-ZP (OEM Viper) and they are almost always out of stock/back-ordered at Tire Rack.
Slime kit appeared to be a viable option and it is claimed to not adversely effect the TPMS.
Believe me, I'm no fan of laying on the side of the road to plug/fix a tire.
Melting Slicks
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From: Murphy NC
I would have continued to buy run-flats if there were any rears consistently available in 345/30-19's.
There's only one I've found, Michelin PS-ZP (OEM Viper) and they are almost always out of stock/back-ordered at Tire Rack.
Slime kit appeared to be a viable option and it is claimed to not adversely effect the TPMS.
Believe me, I'm no fan of laying on the side of the road to plug/fix a tire.
There's only one I've found, Michelin PS-ZP (OEM Viper) and they are almost always out of stock/back-ordered at Tire Rack.
Slime kit appeared to be a viable option and it is claimed to not adversely effect the TPMS.
Believe me, I'm no fan of laying on the side of the road to plug/fix a tire.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,526
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From: Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
I would have continued to buy run-flats if there were any rears consistently available in 345/30-19's.
There's only one I've found, Michelin PS-ZP (OEM Viper) and they are almost always out of stock/back-ordered at Tire Rack.
Slime kit appeared to be a viable option and it is claimed to not adversely effect the TPMS.
Believe me, I'm no fan of laying on the side of the road to plug/fix a tire.
There's only one I've found, Michelin PS-ZP (OEM Viper) and they are almost always out of stock/back-ordered at Tire Rack.
Slime kit appeared to be a viable option and it is claimed to not adversely effect the TPMS.
Believe me, I'm no fan of laying on the side of the road to plug/fix a tire.
Drifting
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From: Houston Texas
Race Director
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
If I had to 'slime' my tire, I would absolutely tip the tech that had to repair it and deal with the additional mess.
I always schedule tire changes when my shop can have one of their best techs available. They have never damaged my wheels or my car, and I always tip them even for a 'normal' service.
Because I prefer these these wider wheels.