Tire repair kits
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Tire repair kits
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?
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?
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Racer
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Can these things be used with the tire/wheel on?
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.