911Enthusiast

Yesterday I had the pleasure of dealing w/ a flat tire (see picture). I estimated the rate of air loss was enough to get me home. So, I called Porsche Roadside assistance. Towing vehicle was dispatched, and arrived in around an hour. Car was towed. Now, its sitting @dealer's. I do recall purchasing "Tire and Wheel Warranty". But, I don't know have further details on claim# etc. Apparently, the local dealer is saying its not "in the system". Push comes to shove, I'll absorb the cost, and fight it out w/ whomever later. Fun times ahead.

What could I have done differently?
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'15 911 GTS

Homeles

Patch it and forget it.

LexVan

Vulcanized tire plug kit. Pliers. Don't leave home without it.

I like to hand carry my wheels into the dealership/shop. No tow trucks. Less drama.

Porsche_nuts

I don't think Porsche will plug it, chances are they will charge you for a new tire.

oalvarez

as the others have said, could've patched it on the road (car should come with a tire pump). small hassle factor but may have saved yourself some time. regardless, i'd try and locate that tire/wheel warranty contract before paying for anything as i'm not sure if you would get reimbursed after the fact.

best,

Archimedes

I had a flat in my Cayman two nights ago coming home from work. Big hunk of metal from the construction going on next to my office. Big leak. Was able to pull into a convenience store lot with pressure falling fast. Pulled out the OEM slime kit, slimed that baby, used the compressor to pump it up. Held fine for the remaining 6-7 miles home and its still holding today on my driveway as I wait for a new set of rears to arrive. Surprised that stuff worked so well considering how big the damage was to the tire.

911Enthusiast

Thank you all for the suggestions! I was losing air at a rather fast rate. So, I wasn't sure if patching would work. I did feel that having a patch kit handy would be nice esp when driving in back country roads. Is it something like this: http://www.autozone.com/tire-repair-...re-plugger-kit

LexVan

Yes. And you need pliers to pull the nail/screw/object out.

Archimedes

If it's like my Cayman, there should be an OEM slime kit under the passenger side compartment in the frunk, and the air compressor is under the cover between the windshield and the frunk. You can also buy the tire patch kits, but those can sometimes be a bitch to work with on the side of the road. I've used them on a moto, but not on a car.

I was losing air massively and the slime worked. Immediately when I pumped the tire up again, the air was just rushing out, but the pressure forced the slime into the gap I guess and it held. And I have a big slice of metal probably 2"x2" in one of the middle channels.

LexVan

Arch, what does the Porsche slime do to your TPMS sensor? Replacement??

911Enthusiast

I believe there's a sealant or compressor (can't tell since i presently don't have possession of the car ) located in the passenger-side top area of the trunk. But, I didn't find a slime/goo/repair/patch kit

Archimedes

If you bought the car new and it's never been used, the slime kit should be in there as well. It's in a different spot. Your manual will tell you where it is.

911Enthusiast

Cool

Archimedes

Don't know yet, still waiting on the tire to come in. But the TPMS on that wheel was working after the slime repair was completed.

I have heard that tire guys hate working on wheels that have been slimed though...

911Enthusiast

Thanks. Brought it used. Only thing I recall finding was the compressor/sealant (not sure which of the two it was).