I'm switching to non-runflats within a couple weeks of delivery and want to keep a mobility kit in the boot. Are they all considered equal?
Is there a favourite?


Thanks

 

We are biased, but think this is the best on the market:
http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/NM.../InvDetail.cfm

 

Continental offers one also!

 

I went with the kit from Griot's Garage. It has the plugs and everything you need to fix the flat, then I just bought a small compressor and it all fits in the little bag that the Griot's kit comes in. I had originally purchased the slime kit from an auto store,then heard that it can damage your TPMS sensor and the dealerships don't really approve of it, so I switched.

 

That seems very expensive at $60. I have an identical compressor I bought from Wal-Mart for less than $10. Unless that bottle of slime and little bag cost $50, I think someone could put together the same thing for 1/3 the price (without a MINI-Mania logo bag)

Anybody should be able to go to an auto parts store or Wal-Mart and put together a kit containing a compressor, a tire plug kit, and a couple cans of fix-a-flat for about $25.

 

I bought the Slime compressor and sealant for $20, it fits nicely in the boot.

 

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We all have different approaches. I like to throw money at things that annoy me, so I bought the Conti' kit from Alex.

If I'm ever on the side of the road, at night, in the rain, far from home, with the wifey fussing and the dogs barking I don't want that to be the time to find out you can't really build your own kit that works as well, and maybe $60 difference to buy the "best" kit would have sent you home safely...

Realize, I'm also a guy who pays for oil changes. If you do your own thing, I admire you and would say go for it, I have more money than skill and sometimes more than sense, too. For less than a hundred either way, I'm not quibbling, knowing I will get home. ;-)

 

Slime kit from Autozone, etc. for less than $20.00. Also put a small plug kit in the car too, if it's a visible nail or such you can just plug it right there and fill up the tire with the compressor and you want have a tire full of sealant.

 

Costco offers a few portable auto type compressors, emergency kits, as well as a Slime kit:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11199906&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eC at=BC|3960|21248|21249&N=4001194&Mo=24&pos=2&No=6& Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=21249&Ns=P_Price|1||P_Sign Desc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC10615-Cat21248&topnav=

 

I never leave home without it

 

A reminder to all those who think that carrying a plug kit will save the day in case of a flat. Be sure to also carry a good set of pliers with which to remove the offending nail.

 

I bought the slime kit from Autozone for $19.99. Thanks for the tip.
I was also looking for the the Dynaplug kit but couldn't find.

 

Good tip! Don't forget that must have item every car should have in it for emergencies...a FLASHLIGHT! Works great for finding that offending nail, among other things...

I already had the Slime kit from my last car that didn't have TPMS sensors, so I kept the compressor that works well and put a dynaplug kit in the bag instead of the slime stuff.

 

A cheap pair of wire cutters works well for prying out a nail....

 

I've had to use a screwdriver to get out a screw when the pliers didn't want to get it out. I just carry a multi-purpose leatherman's tool in the glovebox.


I carry the Slime kit, have used it, and I'm satisfied with it:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ight=slime+kit

 

I can personally attest that this is not a lie.



$20 slime/compressor kit, plus regular plug kit, plus pliers, plus Dynaplug kit are in my boot bag...

 

+1 to a leatherman, pump and fix a flat. worked for me.

 

I found a dynaplug kit at Harbor Freight (the brick and mortar store, not online). I also have a slime kit in case I can't find the offending nail/screw etc.

 

Which tire plug kit do you recommend and where can you find them? I got the compressor and slime at Walmart for about $20

 

I see alot of people recommending the "Slime" kits. Is there anything wrong w/ the cans of Fix-A-Flat? Will it mess up the TPMS system? I'm currently running on the run-flats, and carry a can of Fix-a-flat in the boot.

 

I think the main reason Slime is recommended over the aerosol kits is that it creates less of a mess for the tire repair person when they break the bead on the tire. Regardless of the type of flat repair goo you get, you should probably let them know before they attempt the repair. Not sure about the TPMS.

 

Harbor Freight is carrying DYNAPLUG now .... if you can't find it, ask. At my local HF it was not with the other plug kits but buried with some trailer stuff.

Or you can get it from HF or DYNAPLUG themselves off the web (and pay freight).

I've used DYNAPLUG a couple of times now and each plug is holding just fine. I agree - ya need pliers and a 'leatherman' is dandy...and you still need a pump. However, having used fix a flat once....NEVER again. I do have the advantage of FLA tho, so I don't need to deal with snow but frankly all my repairs have been at home anyway. When I hear a nail, or see one I leave it 'til I get home. Pull it - stuff the DYNAPLUG in the hole and top off with the compressor. I really SHOULD replace the DYNAPLUGs with inside patches but I like to live dangerously....... But if I do have the plugs replaced, I don't have the crud in the wheel to deal with....

 

I think either one is going to gum up the new TPMS sensors.

Looks like I'll be making yet another trip to the local Harbor Freight. Pretty soon my boot is going to be full from all of the essential stuff I'm carrying around.