997 Emergency (Tire) Kit
12-02-2007, 09:37 PM
#17
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You should make an instructional video on how to plug a tire LOL!!
12-02-2007, 09:37 PM
#18
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Dan, Nice job, write up and pics. Will put someting together.
As an aside, WTF with keys - I too lost a rear tire to a key coming back from a PCA event in Dover DE with about 300 miles on the car. Summer, roof and windows open, heard "clack, clack, clack", said to my Wife "Uh Oh", sped home, and upon pulling in the driveway got the "Flat Tyre" warning. Jacked her up overnight in the garage (weekend car), had P Assist flat bed the car (yeah, they wanted the entire car) to the nearest dealer, told the dealer to save the offending object (side bet riding), and sure enough it was a F'in key. I will post pics when I get the chance. Also had tire warranty - other then minimal sales taxes, free to me (otherwise over $800 all told).
I keep what is left of the key in the 'boot' to appease the tire gods.
After the experience, on trips my wife watches for signs, etc, while I watch the road (ie the first 100 yds or so in front of the car).
Watch for keys - they seem to have an affinity for our tires!
As an aside, WTF with keys - I too lost a rear tire to a key coming back from a PCA event in Dover DE with about 300 miles on the car. Summer, roof and windows open, heard "clack, clack, clack", said to my Wife "Uh Oh", sped home, and upon pulling in the driveway got the "Flat Tyre" warning. Jacked her up overnight in the garage (weekend car), had P Assist flat bed the car (yeah, they wanted the entire car) to the nearest dealer, told the dealer to save the offending object (side bet riding), and sure enough it was a F'in key. I will post pics when I get the chance. Also had tire warranty - other then minimal sales taxes, free to me (otherwise over $800 all told).
I keep what is left of the key in the 'boot' to appease the tire gods.
After the experience, on trips my wife watches for signs, etc, while I watch the road (ie the first 100 yds or so in front of the car).
Watch for keys - they seem to have an affinity for our tires!
04-30-2009, 04:15 PM
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05-10-2009, 11:38 PM
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Dan
Great help to see the emergency kit. I've added a couple of those $0.99 packs of industrial hand cleaner cloths that will also work on the tools. Every thing in the kit fits nicely in the compartment that houses the CD changer.
You recommended the red plug strips. Have you ever tried using rubber plug that looks like a small rubber bullet instead of the strip? It comes with an insertion tool that looks like an overgrown hypodermic needle. I was just wondering if these are better or easier than the strips.
I saw the kit at: www.patchboy.com It's called the "X-tra Smooth Tire Plug Kit." It runs about $25.
Kevin
Great help to see the emergency kit. I've added a couple of those $0.99 packs of industrial hand cleaner cloths that will also work on the tools. Every thing in the kit fits nicely in the compartment that houses the CD changer.
You recommended the red plug strips. Have you ever tried using rubber plug that looks like a small rubber bullet instead of the strip? It comes with an insertion tool that looks like an overgrown hypodermic needle. I was just wondering if these are better or easier than the strips.
I saw the kit at: www.patchboy.com It's called the "X-tra Smooth Tire Plug Kit." It runs about $25.
Kevin
05-10-2009, 11:58 PM
#24
Dan
Great help to see the emergency kit. I've added a couple of those $0.99 packs of industrial hand cleaner cloths that will also work on the tools. Every thing in the kit fits nicely in the compartment that houses the CD changer.
You recommended the red plug strips. Have you ever tried using rubber plug that looks like a small rubber bullet instead of the strip? It comes with an insertion tool that looks like an overgrown hypodermic needle. I was just wondering if these are better or easier than the strips.
I saw the kit at: www.patchboy.com It's called the "X-tra Smooth Tire Plug Kit." It runs about $25.
Kevin
Great help to see the emergency kit. I've added a couple of those $0.99 packs of industrial hand cleaner cloths that will also work on the tools. Every thing in the kit fits nicely in the compartment that houses the CD changer.
You recommended the red plug strips. Have you ever tried using rubber plug that looks like a small rubber bullet instead of the strip? It comes with an insertion tool that looks like an overgrown hypodermic needle. I was just wondering if these are better or easier than the strips.
I saw the kit at: www.patchboy.com It's called the "X-tra Smooth Tire Plug Kit." It runs about $25.
Kevin
05-11-2009, 01:27 AM
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I would always recommend that plug kit buyers spend some time plugging tires BEFORE you wind up needing to do it at the side of the road. The tires on these cars are severely corded,--and you will need to really auger out that hole larger to get the plugs into them. The best way is to rotate the tire to such a location that you can get some leverage in there. Ideally, we should have a small jack in the trunk to aid in locating the offending key or nail! I also now carry a can of brake cleaner in my kit to help to lubricate the plug so that it goes in a little easier. This is not a job for the mild mannered sports car gentlemen! Practice first!
05-11-2009, 01:31 AM
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I would always recommend that plug kit buyers spend some time plugging tires BEFORE you wind up needing to do it at the side of the road. The tires on these cars are severely corded,--and you will need to really auger out that hole larger to get the plugs into them. The best way is to rotate the tire to such a location that you can get some leverage in there. Ideally, we should have a small jack in the trunk to aid in locating the offending key or nail! I also now carry a can of brake cleaner in my kit to help to lubricate the plug so that it goes in a little easier. This is not a job for the mild mannered sports car gentlemen! Practice first!
05-11-2009, 09:50 AM
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<<The tires on these cars are severely corded,--and you will need to really auger out that hole larger to get the plugs into them.>>
Dan,
Sounds like the string type plugs require less augering; i.e. less effort? Since I'm only looking for a temporary solution to get me back on the road and to the tire shop, I can't think of any reason why I'd want to attempt anything more difficult than the easiest possible fix.
Kevin
Dan,
Sounds like the string type plugs require less augering; i.e. less effort? Since I'm only looking for a temporary solution to get me back on the road and to the tire shop, I can't think of any reason why I'd want to attempt anything more difficult than the easiest possible fix.
Kevin
05-11-2009, 12:07 PM
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Here is a video (part of a series) that covers plugging a tire.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoLe5qebds
As Edgy mentioned this is a great way to get back to civilization if you are stranded out in the boonies with a flat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoLe5qebds
As Edgy mentioned this is a great way to get back to civilization if you are stranded out in the boonies with a flat.
05-14-2009, 11:21 AM
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Edgy, you may want to add one of these -- http://powertank.com/products/sfID1/36/productID/115 -- to your kit. For those of us that are less resourceful (i.e., lazy), they also appear to have a pretty nice, preassembled tire repair kit -- http://powertank.com/products/productID/186.
In the essence of full disclosure, I do not have any affiliation with these folks nor have I tried any of their products. They do appear to get positive reviews based on a couple of quick google searchs, however.
In the essence of full disclosure, I do not have any affiliation with these folks nor have I tried any of their products. They do appear to get positive reviews based on a couple of quick google searchs, however.
05-14-2009, 04:06 PM
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I'm sticking with Edgy's kit although the CO2 canister, though expensive, certainly looks more appealing than digging out the Porsche Air Compressor. Thanks for sharing the link.
Their kit includes "steel wire to sew a sidewall????" I can't imagine trying to sew a tire, while on the car no less, with wire and presumably one big mother of a needle. Even if I could do that, and assuming they threw in the thimble, I'd be afraid to drive even at 30mph with a sewn sidewall. Anyone ever driven on a sewn sidewall?
I also saw some comments about the T-style tools with replacement probes, needles etc. that are secured via the small hex screw on other sites selling the same types of tools. Folks were complaining that the screw didn't hold and the probe would come out when subject to some serious pulling.
IMHO, seems like the pistol grip non-changable tools are the way to go.
Kevin
Their kit includes "steel wire to sew a sidewall????" I can't imagine trying to sew a tire, while on the car no less, with wire and presumably one big mother of a needle. Even if I could do that, and assuming they threw in the thimble, I'd be afraid to drive even at 30mph with a sewn sidewall. Anyone ever driven on a sewn sidewall?
I also saw some comments about the T-style tools with replacement probes, needles etc. that are secured via the small hex screw on other sites selling the same types of tools. Folks were complaining that the screw didn't hold and the probe would come out when subject to some serious pulling.
IMHO, seems like the pistol grip non-changable tools are the way to go.
Kevin