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Mudding
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What do you do if you get a flat? Can you undelete the delete?
I've an air compressor and a repair kit behind the second row seats with my recovery gear but I'd be squirrelly as a cornered virgin without a spare of some sort. Is there an aftermarket run flat product for these tires. I had something like that on my last car, an MDX. About as welcome as a fart in a spacesuit when we got some sidewall damage. Never again.
I've an air compressor and a repair kit behind the second row seats with my recovery gear but I'd be squirrelly as a cornered virgin without a spare of some sort. Is there an aftermarket run flat product for these tires. I had something like that on my last car, an MDX. About as welcome as a fart in a spacesuit when we got some sidewall damage. Never again.
well if I was gonna off road, of course I would put it back on, but I drove Porsches that didn’t have a spare for over ten years and I don’t think I was ever in a jam. Maybe once I had to tow it to a place.
TReK
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I was more talking about on road. Always a PITA. Not being able to get going again is a major PITA. That's why I was asking about the flat repair kit that comes with a lot of cars in lieu of a spare. Maybe get something like that and throw it under the seats. That way you're in a better spot if you do get a small tread puncture. Get the look you like while keeping some self-recovery capability.
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Mudding
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I was more talking about on road. Always a PITA. Not being able to get going again is a major PITA. That's why I was asking about the flat repair kit that comes with a lot of cars in lieu of a spare. Maybe get something like that and throw it under the seats. That way you're in a better spot if you do get a small tread puncture. Get the look you like while keeping some self-recovery capability.
TReK
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I'm not sure to be honest. The kit on my Acura had two parts. One side squirted in a pressurized goop (that's the recognized scientific nomenclature I believe) into the tyre and the other had compressed air. Supposedly good to last for 5 years. Mine was there 8+.
Perhaps there are size constraints on the type of tyre it can repair. A lot of cars come with an OEM kit rather than a donut spare.
Here is the one I had. Wendy!, take it away
Perhaps there are size constraints on the type of tyre it can repair. A lot of cars come with an OEM kit rather than a donut spare.
Here is the one I had. Wendy!, take it away
TReK
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Personally, not a fan of the spray can, goop repairs. Those really mess up the inside of a tire. Most tire repair places won't work on them afterwards. I keep this in my Defender or take with me on any longish trip:
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I admit that it's not as simple as the spray things, but this is the same the pro's use. Watch a video, practice once on an old tire, and you'll never go back.
I admit that it's not as simple as the spray things, but this is the same the pro's use. Watch a video, practice once on an old tire, and you'll never go back.
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Mudding
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Personally, not a fan of the spray can, goop repairs. Those really mess up the inside of a tire. Most tire repair places won't work on them afterwards. I keep this in my Defender or take with me on any longish trip: Link.
I admit that it's not as simple as the spray things, but this is the same the pro's use. Watch a video, practice once on an old tire, and you'll never go back.
I admit that it's not as simple as the spray things, but this is the same the pro's use. Watch a video, practice once on an old tire, and you'll never go back.
Difficult, but not impossible.
TReK
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Personally, not a fan of the spray can, goop repairs. Those really mess up the inside of a tire. Most tire repair places won't work on them afterwards. I keep this in my Defender or take with me on any longish trip: Link.
I admit that it's not as simple as the spray things, but this is the same the pro's use. Watch a video, practice once on an old tire, and you'll never go back.
I admit that it's not as simple as the spray things, but this is the same the pro's use. Watch a video, practice once on an old tire, and you'll never go back.
The goop/inflator combos are a small lightweight option for an SUV or car. Just a band aid to get you to the tire-store. A weight saver for manufacturers and mileage specs I guess.
