Runflat question/concern
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47 yrs of Vettes
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From: NJ, just outside NYC NJ
Runflat question/concern
When I first got my C6, I unfortunately hit a pothole which tore out part of the sidewall of my tire. The good news - I drove (10 mi) home without a problem; the bad news - the car then sat for 5 days while I waited for a new tire.
So recently I went on a 500 mi. trip, and was worried the whole time about having a tire problem, and potentially being stuck for days waiting for a tire. (actually the trip went fine)
So my question is - is there anything I can do to minimize the potential headaches, especially when traveling?
So recently I went on a 500 mi. trip, and was worried the whole time about having a tire problem, and potentially being stuck for days waiting for a tire. (actually the trip went fine)
So my question is - is there anything I can do to minimize the potential headaches, especially when traveling?
- Should I carry a tire plug kit and compressor?
- Should I carry a bottle of that "Instant Tire Repair" goo that reinflates a tire?
- Anything else?
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St. Jude Donor '08
I went non-runflat for pricing reasons...I carry a Conti-kit from tirerack, a small compressor and sensor safe goop, fits behind the waterfall perfectly. I also carry a plug kit and some pliers from Walmart. Hope I never need to use them, but I have used the plugs with good success before.
