I ditched the run-flats long ago. But, I don't yet carry a pump/patch kit.

I'm considering two:

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp

and

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...ility_kit.html

Which do you think I should get? Anybody have good/bad experience with these? Any other recommendations?

Thanks in advance...

 

I picked up a 12v pump for $10 at Wal*Mart. It has a gague and worked when I needed it. I thought of spending more and looked at others, but they all looked pretty much the same. I have a Dynaplug kit and some pliers too to pull nails as part of my flat repair kit. I still have the runflats, but will probably get non RF if I can decide on a wheel.

Greg

 

I picked up the Slime kit, including pump, at Target for about $20.

 

The Conti kit is somewhat expensive, but it works very well. My MCS has yet to experience a flat, but I've used the Conti pump on a couple of other cars. One of them is still running - untouched - on the latex sealant repair almost six months after I pumped it up. Tire Rack carries the replacement cartridges for the sealant which must be ordered whenever you use the pump. It's an effective and easy-to-use setup. For insurance, I also carry a Dynapug kit.

 

I got the Conti kit too. I really wanted it to fit in one of the side compartments in the boot. It didn't fit. So I got one of the Slime kits. The pump (just barely) fits in one of the side compartments and the slime and some misc other stuff fit in the compartment on the other side.

 

Just picked this up today as well along with a digital tire pressure gauge.

Still need the plug kit though.

 

Thanks for the input guys.....I still don't know which one to get. I'd like to have an air compressor that can be used for other things. But, then I can't really think of anything else I really need to inflate. I know people who autocross tend to inflate and deflate their tires regularly. I wonder if that's why people opt for the Conti or Outmotoring one, or do auto-xers buy bigger compressors for that purpose.

 

So where do the rest of you guys store your pumps and repair kits . I too am planing on getting a pump but would like to stow it securely and out of the way.

 

I carry 2 cans of 'fix-o-flat' and a spare in the Clubman.

 

For me the Conti is only for emergencies. I use a different pump for autox. I haven't had much luck with these little compressors lasting and I'd hate to use up the life of the Conti and not have it work when I really need it.

As far as storage, I keep it behind the drivers seat. I don't use my rear seats so its not in the way and it doesn't move around much.

 

look up dynaplug , i have the plug kit and a air pump. i keep it in the boot . its in a nice lil pouch. you can plug run flats with the dynaplug kit too.

 

Is there any risk in messing up one's rims using the Slime stuff?

 

not the rims, but the tires. they may get you home, but plan on buying a new tire.

 

ALLWAYS warn your tire tech about slime's presence so he doesn get all filthy.

Alex

 

I thought Slime was latex-based and could be washed out with water.

I've heard that Fix-A-Flat is not washable and could ruin a tire.

 

My ContiComfortKit has water based latex sealant that is very easy to wash out. Most "slime" kits in pressurized cans will not wash out - they are very sticky and must be scraped out.

NOTE on Metal Valve stems -If you Mini has OEM metal stems you have direct TPMS sensors inside your wheels. ANY and ALL forms of sealant will will render the sensor unusable.

Alex

 

It is the Fix-A-Flat and similar aerosol can sealants that glue themselves in and are very difficult to clean.

The ContiComfortKit and Slime brand sealants are both water soluable and easily cleaned.
Here's a couple of bullets from the Slime site:I think the Mini valve mounted TPMS would not be as easily cleaned as implied and would probably need to be replaced. I don't have the valve mounted TPMS. The directions for Slime show using a supplied valve core removal tool, then attaching a tube to the valve stem and the Slime bottle. Then squeeze the reccommended amount of Slime into the tire. If I had the valve mounted TPMS I'd have to check to see if the valve core can be removed so you could even use Slime.