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First Flat Tire w/ Runflats

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Old 11-16-2008, 07:31 PM
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First Flat Tire w/ Runflats

With 1,700 on the odo, I was doing about 60mph when I hear a POP. There was about a 2 second lag before LOW TIRE started flashing. Thankfully the tpms was quick enough to alert me because the owner's manual states that it might not alert right away. I got off the exit, located the hole and proceeded to repair and inflate the tire with this kit from Adventure Designs: http://store.advdesigns.net/mitipukitwit.html
I was back on the road in less then 10min. I definitely recommend this kit as it's very compact and lightweight.
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:20 AM
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That's an awesome looking tire pump - much smaller than the one I have tucked away in the left side quarter panel of the boot. So the pump has enough power to fairly quickly get the tire to 35 to 40 PSI?
 
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It comes in a small enough package that I took out the bulky foam piece which holds the jack and tools and put it in there. I wrapped the jack and tools in an old shirt so nothing rattles.
It has plenty of power. Filled up the tire relatively quick. I recommend this to everyone with a MCS.
WORD OF ADVICE: A plug is only a temporary fix and you should have it patched at a tire shop as soon as possible. Don't let anyone tell you it's fine the way it is.
 
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Originally Posted by tintman718
It comes in a small enough package that I took out the bulky foam piece which holds the jack and tools and put it in there. I wrapped the jack and tools in an old shirt so nothing rattles.
It has plenty of power. Filled up the tire relatively quick. I recommend this to everyone with a MCS.
WORD OF ADVICE: A plug is only a temporary fix and you should have it patched at a tire shop as soon as possible. Don't let anyone tell you it's fine the way it is.
Haha, I like the Walther PPK in your sig. Might be getting an HK USP
 
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