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I'm running non-run flat tires and what to get an inflator and tire repair kit to keep in the car. What does everyone else have or recommend. Thanks
Dave
I carry this one in one of my rear cargo bins. I haven’t had to use the flat sealant yet, but I’ve used the compressor and it works very well. If you buy one of these on eBay or amazon, be warned. You’ll save money, but the one I bought on eBay was drop shipped from Amazon and the sealant has a date of 05/08/2013. It’s old. I just bought this about a month ago. They have a shelf life of about 5 years from what I understand. I’d recommend going to your local Auto Zone or similar parts store for this product and get one with a fresh date.
Joe
I've got one of those in my truck (might be a slightly diff model, IDK) and it works really well. However, it's too big to fit in the cubby under the hatch. I've got an old compressor I carried in my 350Z that just fits in the cubby along with a plug kit and a pressure gauge.
SLIME market a good, compact unit (I won't say they 'make' one because most of the pumps mentioned previously are just marketed by that particular brand and not made by them). Black & Decker also have a nice one. Both fit in the trunk well along with a tire repair kit. I carry one that is designed for motorcycle use.
I have a ViAir, but it's a different, and more expensive, model than the one shown above. I've only used it to test it, but it fits nicely in the cubby. I got it from Amazon for about $80. It inflates very fast, The speed of inflation appears to be a function of price.
I don't have a tire repair kit. I figure if the issue is so bad that I can't inflate the tire and drive for a while, repeating if necessary, then I don't want to fool with it and will call AAA. A Corvette with a flat tire will almost be sitting on the ground and getting to the problem to fix it would be a challenge.
I also have a $20 Slime compressor from WalMart. It's a little bigger than a couple of cigarette packs.
or spend the $$$ and get the compressor with the kit
and yeah, get some needle nose or a Leatherman tool to get the nail out and trim the plug end. Throw it in the bag. I ride motorcycles and don't go far without it all in my tank bag.
The Stop and Go works best. The mushroom plugs seem to seal better.
IF getting one plugging into lighter, do yourself a favor and have spare lighter fuses handy. I learned.
Pump blew lighter fuse, wasn't a big deal since I was in the garage.
Had I been on a highway/parking lot relying on this thing I'd have been mightily pissed.
IF getting one plugging into lighter, do yourself a favor and have spare lighter fuses handy. I learned.
Pump blew lighter fuse, wasn't a big deal since I was in the garage.
Had I been on a highway/parking lot relying on this thing I'd have been mightily pissed.
Here's the deal, run the compressor BEFORE you attach the inflator to the valve stem. I like to partially screw it on so that I know it's not cross threaded and back off when I hear the air leak out. Then turn on the compressor and fully screw it on.
I got the kit from Griot's garage.......standard issue in expensive European cars. Not needed yet thank God!
So far as the Griot kits, the kits I saw didn't use mushroom plugs that are part of Stop and Go kits. Not only do the mushroom plugs seal better, they install pretty easily with the tool that comes in the kit.
Vi Air reminds of the $39 Harbor Freight compressor. It works well. I keep one in my truck for hauling my travel trailer. Not exactly compact and seems way overpriced compared to the Harbor Freight.
I've carried the Slime pump and the Stop n Go plugging kit on my motorcycle for years. Great products. I experimented on my C5 coupe and learned that looking for a nail/screw/etc. on a flat Corvette tire is tough so I bought a small scissor jack so I could rotate the flat tire. This worked but I couldn't get the jack under the body so I then added a 2" piece of dense styrofoam to drive onto, this way I could jack up the car, find the problem, make the repair and reinflate the tire. Or call AAA. When is enough, enough?
10-11-2017, 11:40 AM
Non-Run Flats, What inflator
