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[bmw-nj]

http://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-TBLSS-...=pd_sbs_auto_1

What do you guys think for a repairing a flat. I have Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires. This and a air compressor is my thinking as defense against a flat.

[pruettfan]

It will work for a nail or other small puncture in the center of the treads. Anything near the sidewall will be an issue and of course anything that cannot be plugged. Nails rarely cause a sudden failure. Most of the time they will cause a slow leak so this kit is not likely to be a solution on the side of the road.

[bmw-nj]

Most people running non-rft carry something incase of flats. Im just asking if this and an air compressor is sufficient for flats. If there is a serious issue I would just have it towed as I have AAA.

[ENINTY]

Looks neat. My concern is there is a very limited space you can use it since it wouldn't fit between the tire and wheel well. I carry a plain jane plug kit you can get at any auto parts store and the Continental flat repair pump that the Tire Rack sells. Also make sure you have plyers to pull the object out of the tread.

[bmw-nj]

thats a really good point. i didn't even think of that. and i agree pliers are a must. the only thing with the continental flat repair pump is that i heard it can mess up the tire sensors (tps).

[John 070]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

It will work for a nail or other small puncture in the center of the treads. Anything near the sidewall will be an issue and of course anything that cannot be plugged. Nails rarely cause a sudden failure. Most of the time they will cause a slow leak so this kit is not likely to be a solution on the side of the road.

This is true, but I plugged something near the edge of the tread and it's held since New Year's. It's not ideal because that part of the tire flexes.....

I didn't look at the kit the OP posted, but mine works fine and cost less than $8.

[JayKay335i]

Dynaplug + compressor

[bmw-nj]

Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Dynaplug + compressor

thank you very much. that is exactly what i was looking for. im ordering it now on amazon. what compressor do you suggest?

[John 070]

To give you a realistic impression, I have a DeWalt 1 gal. air compressor (don't ask why I don't have one from HFT that would have cost 1/4 the price and 3X the capacity minimum), and 1 gal is fine for topping off. I'll use it when I switch my snows to summers and likewise, and also when I had a slow leak on the Nissan. If a tire were completely flat, it would have to work pretty hard to do inflate it. This would not be a compressor you'd haul around in the event of a flat, it must be 25 lbs. and who knows how many amps it draws AC (I was thinking of using an inverter). With that being said, any portable compressor is going to have a hard time inflating a flat, and may be a single use type deal for strict emergencies....good luck.

[bmw-nj]

Thanks Its just something that I will need for emergencies. I have a regular air compressor in my garage for regular use. Im looking at this one on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Viair-00073-He...5500750&sr=1-6

[John 070]

Can't tell from the pic but it looks bulky, this goes all the way back to I wish we had spares in the trunk....your link featured the plugger I have, it's the Slime 1034 and is cheaper....I used it once on my Nissan so it already paid for itself. Felt bad reaming a perfectly good Bridgestone RE960 close to the sidewall for a slow leak. But the plug's held since the New Year...

On second thought, that compressor gets a lot of good reviews on amazon, so in the worst case you return it. Amazon has a great return policy...

[JayKay335i]

I just bought the one that dynaplug sells. It was pretty cheap for the set of plugs and the compressor and all that. It gets the job done. It isn't the quickest thing in the world but it works. The built in pressure gauge is nice so you dont have to unplug it to check your pressure and the screw to hold it on the stem is nice as well. None of that shitty flip clamp shit.

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by ENINTY

Also make sure you have plyers to pull the object out of the tread.

+1000 I forgot that and of course the gas station I pulled over at didnt carry them. But it was across the street from Home Depot which had just opened... But I was just lucky there...

[John 070]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

+1000 I forgot that and of course the gas station I pulled over at didnt carry them. But it was across the street from Home Depot which had just opened... But I was just lucky there...

Reminds me of when me and my buddy hobbled into this gas station at 1855 1st Ave (near 96th) some hot summer night, criminals strolling in and out like seagulls at a HFT store, purchased an overpriced battery for about $140 (the kind that would be $60 at Sears), and then we needed a wrench to change it out. The guy told my friend $20 to borrow one. I don't have to tell you what my friend did next. Man we had fun when we were kids.

[Griffi]

Originally Posted by bmw-nj

Thanks Its just something that I will need for emergencies. I have a regular air compressor in my garage for regular use. Im looking at this one on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Viair-00073-He...5500750&sr=1-6

I bought this one a while back and I recommend it. It fits in the little cutout on the right side of the trunk. Long wire to the cig lighter and seems durable.

[bmw-nj]

[QUOTE=Griffi;9607722][QUOTE=bmw-nj;9606693]Thanks Its just something that I will need for emergencies. I have a regular air compressor in my garage for regular use. Im looking at this one on amazon.

[url]http://www.amazon.com/Viair-00073-Heavy-Portable-Compressor/dp/B0012WHBSO/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive

[335BBS]

Originally Posted by bmw-nj

Most people running non-rft carry something incase of flats. Im just asking if this and an air compressor is sufficient for flats. If there is a serious issue I would just have it towed as I have AAA.

Should be fine. I think Porsche and BMW (M3) use the Conti kit so I'm assuming it will work.......I hope so as I took off those miserable RFTs too.