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MCS - Run Flats + Flat Tire - Spare = ????

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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MCS - Run Flats + Flat Tire - Spare = ????
I've always carried a can of Fix-A-Flat in my vehicles. Now with the new Tire Pressure Monitor System, will I be forced to carry a spare or a donut with me everywhere I go, or to have to wait for AAA to send someone out, or revert back to Run Flats?

Any other options?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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Tire plugs or Slime and a compressor will get you back most of the time. I've heard some bad things about fix-a-flat, but slime wipes off easier. They have nice small compressors that work off of 12V-check wal mart.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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I picked up a kit from Autozone for 19.99 that has the compressor and Slime in a small case that easily fits in the boot.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bradchatellier
Now with the new Tire Pressure Monitor System, will I be forced to ...
What new TPMS system? The MINI's use an ABS sensor based TPMS...yes even the R56...unless they've changed the design mid-model-year.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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standard tire solution
Tirerack offers the Continental comfort kit - latex based sealant is easier to wash out - just needs water, no scraping or peeling.

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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What new TPMS system?
8/07 - Mini began using a beru direct TPMS like the rest of BMW's line. There was a sensor P/N posted here earlier.

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex@tirerack
8/07 - Mini began using a beru direct TPMS like the rest of BMW's line. There was a sensor P/N posted here earlier.
Will this be compatible with the Slime product mentioned above?
 
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Originally Posted by bradchatellier
Will this be compatible with the Slime product mentioned above?
According to the Slime website ...

At this time, Slime Tire Sealant will not install into tires equipped with direct (“valve mounted”) sensors as the sensor obstructs the passage through which the sealant must be installed. Therefore, installing sealant in vehicle tires outfitted with valve mounted sensors is not recommended.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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MINI moboility kit...
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex@tirerack
8/07 - Mini began using a beru direct TPMS like the rest of BMW's line. There was a sensor P/N posted here earlier.

Alex
So build date beginning 8/07 and newer: more expensive system and harder to use aftermarket wheels/tires, check. Thumbs down BMW/MINI
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bradchatellier
Will this be compatible with the Slime product mentioned above?
My conti kit would work, but any slime will permanentaly destroy the sensor.

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