Those Who Have NON RunFlats ???
05-15-2018, 12:44 AM
#62
I love these threads.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
05-15-2018, 01:03 AM
#63
Le Mans Master
I used the fix a flat on another car and it WILL cause your tire to shimmy like hell (Out Of Balance) and i could not go over 40mph and i was on a trip...Never again use that stuff.
Last edited by Cherokee Nation; 05-15-2018 at 01:18 AM. Reason: correct
05-15-2018, 07:03 AM
#65
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While researching tire repair, a very important point was made in a video. The "fix a flat" in aerosol cans are labeled not to exceed 120 degrees or there is a risk of explosion! The compressor units are only about $45.00 and that risk is eliminated.
05-15-2018, 07:29 AM
#66
Race Director
I love these threads.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
05-15-2018, 08:00 AM
#67
I love these threads.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
The hard part is just finding a place to pull over that is safe and has room to work on the car, but even if you are relying on roadside assistance, you need to deal with that problem anyway. Actually plugging the tire is the easy part.
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Last edited by dmk0210; 05-15-2018 at 08:03 AM.
05-15-2018, 08:25 AM
#68
The same info can be found on various other manufacturers websites as well.
I edited my previous post to include 'in certain situations'.
Last edited by bibbster; 05-15-2018 at 08:36 AM.
05-15-2018, 08:33 AM
#69
I love these threads.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
I've had several other flat tires over the years, some while traveling, some at home, but always near civilization where I could get help easily. Since my wife and I plan to take our weekend getaways in the 'Vette, a tire repair kit is a must.
05-15-2018, 12:23 PM
#71
05-15-2018, 01:25 PM
#72
Safety Car
05-15-2018, 02:19 PM
#73
Melting Slicks
05-15-2018, 02:35 PM
#74
Race Car Tech
05-15-2018, 05:43 PM
#75
I love these threads.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
Usually it's lots of advice from people who have never had an issue, and assume that since they never have, they never will, to people whom they assume will never have an issue, either. Usually very little background on what kind of driving they do and how far from home they venture.
Once in awhile, you will get someone who will tell what it is really like on the side of the road in less than ideal conditions.
This happened well over 15 years ago - and I still remember how the blowout felt - the shaking from the tire remains was bad enough - I really thought I might have a suspension component fail as I was getting the car slowed down.
I believe that I ran over something on the way to work that day that caused a rapid loss of tire pressure, and that the tire heated up quite quickly, and failed. A fairly fast tire pressure monitor might have saved me - but truthfully - unless you saw pressure rapidly falling - how many of us would have pulled over if all you saw was a tire pressure indicator light came on when you were say 10 miles from your destination ???
Nothing short of a replacement tire was going to get me on my way that day - so the AAA card or anther tow service number is (at least to me) a must. But as I said - I also carry a compressor and a plug kit - because I've had a lot more problems with picking up nails and screws than I have experienced with catastrophic tire failures ...
05-15-2018, 06:17 PM
#76
Race Director
Kmart sells my air compressor for $15 dollars as well as a few extra dollars for a tire plug kit..
I also have AAA premier.
Non runflats have been on my two c5s and c6without concern ..(I’ve put on about 200k miles between the three cars)
No big deal and I’d never go back to runflats as the ride and handling is that much better and dealing with a flat has never been a problem...
Jmo
I also have AAA premier.
Non runflats have been on my two c5s and c6without concern ..(I’ve put on about 200k miles between the three cars)
No big deal and I’d never go back to runflats as the ride and handling is that much better and dealing with a flat has never been a problem...
Jmo
05-15-2018, 07:43 PM
#79
Im f@cked if I get a flat, got nothing but my feet. Just got a nail in my other cars tire, luckily its a slow leaker and im driving it to get a new tire tomorrow. I dont go on long trips though and usually drive routes that I am very familiar with. I should get AAA though. I ride my motorcycle alot and I also have nothing for that and have been doing it for many many years. Im ok with hoofing it though, maybe when I get older it will be a different story.
05-15-2018, 11:30 PM
#80
Le Mans Master
Hey Dude, here: https://www.bridgestonetire.com/trea...run-flat-tires, and here: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=226
The same info can be found on various other manufacturers websites as well.
I edited my previous post to include 'in certain situations'.
The same info can be found on various other manufacturers websites as well.
I edited my previous post to include 'in certain situations'.
