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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 01:53 PM
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Non-Runflat emergency car kit ?

Switching from runflats to Pilot super sports this week, what does everyone who has changed keep in their car for an emergency? Thanks for the advice!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 02:00 PM
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1.) A jack
2.) A longer wrench so it is easier to crack the lugnut.
3.) Bottle of green slime
4.) A 12 volt compressor
5.) A patch/plug kit.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 03:52 PM
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1. BMW/MINI mobility kit (or Continental Comfort Kit, depending on which vehicle).
2. Can of Fix-a-flat for the wife or kids to use if needed, or a "quick and dirty" repair on a rainy night on a bridge.
3. Plug kit
4. AAA card
 
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 04:19 PM
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Spare tire
AAA Premium towing up to 200 miles!!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 04:57 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by aubcar
Switching from runflats to Pilot super sports this week, what does everyone who has changed keep in their car for an emergency? Thanks for the advice!
1) 12V tire inflator -
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2) MINI spare tire
3) MINI jack (not included with my car, bought the full kit off eBay; worth it as it fits perfectly in the stock tool area)
4) reflective road triangle and some big glow sticks -
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5) inexpensive work gloves - $5 at Home Depot
 
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 05:44 PM
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I have all the above mentioned tire repair loose equipment on board also. However, the best peace of mind I have purchased is a donut spare.
 

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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 03:31 PM
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Do you just keep it in the boot? there's not really room to mount it anywhere
 
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by aubcar
Do you just keep it in the boot? there's not really room to mount it anywhere
I always keep the back seat folded down so normally it is secured on the folded down rear seat back. When the extra space is needed, it resides in the left rear seat foot well right behind the driver's seat. I consider it an insurance policy that is well worth the minor inconvenience that may reduce the potential for a far greater inconvenience.
 
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