ATLDiver

As a new (to me) 997 owner, I'm putting together an essentials kit for my car. I have an emergency car kit, complete with mini compressor, flares, etc.

I want to ensure if I have a flat I can get to a tire place quickly. I know Porsche sells a repair kit that consists of plugs and some type of tire goop. Would a can of fix a flat work in place of this in a pinch? Roadside assistance is always an options but not always practical. Is the Porsche kit really the only way to go?

Hella-Buggin'

I believe there is a can of fix a flat in the trunk in case of a flat.

Terry Adams

I have carried the

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks

Used it twice on the 997 TT and once on a friend's TT, each time without adding goop. With no spare, I consider it an absolute must.

wheeler

So after you plug what do you do? I'm assuming at some point take to have it patched from the inside?

wc11

The OEM kit which has the compressor & can of Green goo should be in the frunk.

targaC4S

I was told that if you use the green goo you are suppose to replace the tire immediately. Any else know if this is true?

Dubbin'

This:

http://www.dynaplug.com/buy.html

And a small 12V compressor will be your friend

Mark

Smitten

That's partially true. Using the liquid sealant is a temporary fix, so you need to definitely service the tire immediately. Then, the type and location of the damage will determine if the tire can be repaired or must be replaced.

USMC_DS1

If you use goop do not remove the nail or screw from the puncher hole. Only remove the offending road debris when the tire is being patched.

ATLDiver

My guess is no.


ETA....I watched the video on their website and called the company; honestly I never knew anything like this existed. I ordered the "Pro" model to go along with the compressor.

okbarnett

the instructions fro m tire mfg is that when you put the fix a flat into a tire, you should replace the tire, because the faf dissintegrates the rubber to make it seal the leak hole, and it also compromises the whole tire.
so when you bring the car to a dealer and want them to fix it, clean it out, etc, they will tell you they cant do anything unless you replace it.
PS, you should carry a string, plug kit with you.( leather composite strings, not plastic ones), a can of the glue and a reamer inserter tool. you can buy this a auto parts stores.

USMC_DS1

I use the Porsche spare tire kit when I head out of town.

Terry Adams

That is what I have heard, but I have driven thousands of miles till the plugged tire wore out, including some moderately aggressive canyon carving.

BIG smoke

A patch can hold until it doesn't. I would be careful driving on a plugged tire at 2ookph.
My Subaru tires had a plug. My wife's MDX snow tire has a plug.
Do check your local provincial and state laws. Some allow plug, some require them to be vulcanized in the inside.
I have a plug kit in my car, green goo, and an air compressor, and of course, work gloves to absorb the blood.

okbarnett

I have had plugs in every car I own since the 70s, and never any problems