When you get rid of your run flats

danjjacob · 06-29-2018, 05:01 PM

When you ditch your run flats do you put some kind of fix a flat in your trunk?

a803sgo · 06-29-2018, 05:36 PM

Slime.

_bdiddyb_ · 07-02-2018, 10:01 AM

No, you buy AAA membership.

chenry · 07-02-2018, 10:20 AM

Aaa and bmw mobility kit for me

enjoythemusic · 07-02-2018, 10:43 AM

Slime, a puncture kit, plus a 12V inflater. Anything that needs more than that it's probably time for a tow.

BMWILUVU · 07-02-2018, 10:59 AM

If you are in rural areas, I would say carry a spare.

montr · 07-02-2018, 03:27 PM

Pliers to remove the screw or nail
Slime to temporary fix a small leak that I cannot locate on the tire
12V compressor https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-10...sor-69284.html
A patch kit for permanent repair "Safety Seal Auto/Light Truck Deluxe Tire Repair Kit 30"
https://www.amazon.com/Light-Deluxe-...+Repair+Kit+30

bkdore · 07-03-2018, 07:27 PM

Cell phone and a credit card.

insanecoder · 07-03-2018, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montr

Pliers to remove the screw or nail
Slime to temporary fix a small leak that I cannot locate on the tire
12V compressor https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-10...sor-69284.html
A patch kit for permanent repair "Safety Seal Auto/Light Truck Deluxe Tire Repair Kit 30"
https://www.amazon.com/Light-Deluxe-...+Repair+Kit+30

Dont forget a flashlight to fumble and lose in the middle of the night trying to fix a flat
hey ive done that

upsidedownfunnel · 07-04-2018, 12:35 AM

I've never had to use a puncture kit (knock on wood), but I've heard fix-a-flat can ruin your TPMS and make it impossible to clean your wheel. The products like the BMW mobility kit and Slime which attach a canister of some product to a compressor are supposedly much better and less likely to ruin your TPMS sensors.

Also, it's not worth the money to buy the BMW kit unless it comes with your car. The Slime kits are basically the same thing for a fraction of the price.

You still need to have a backup plan, though. If you have a blowout, a repair kit will do nothing for you. You need to have some type of roadside assistance available to you. Check your insurance company or credit cards to see if they offer a pay-as-you-go roadside assistance program. They're actually pretty common and it's usually cheaper to just pay the one-time fee when you need it than paying a yearly subscription to AAA.

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danjjacob Private 22 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 435i xdrive Msport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	When you get rid of your run flats When you ditch your run flats do you put some kind of fix a flat in your trunk?
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a803sgo Captain 170 Rep 616 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M-SPORT (F30) Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kent, UK iTrader: (0)	Slime.
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Slime, a puncture kit, plus a 12V inflater. Anything that needs more than that it's probably time for a tow. __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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BMWILUVU Lieutenant Colonel 809 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 340ix Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The Boibs iTrader: (0)	If you are in rural areas, I would say carry a spare.
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montr Captain 157 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2018 430i G-Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Pliers to remove the screw or nail Slime to temporary fix a small leak that I cannot locate on the tire 12V compressor https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-10...sor-69284.html A patch kit for permanent repair "Safety Seal Auto/Light Truck Deluxe Tire Repair Kit 30" https://www.amazon.com/Light-Deluxe-...+Repair+Kit+30
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bkdore Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2015 435i GC Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana iTrader: (1)	Cell phone and a credit card.
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upsidedownfunnel Colonel 1996 Rep 2,499 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	I've never had to use a puncture kit (knock on wood), but I've heard fix-a-flat can ruin your TPMS and make it impossible to clean your wheel. The products like the BMW mobility kit and Slime which attach a canister of some product to a compressor are supposedly much better and less likely to ruin your TPMS sensors. Also, it's not worth the money to buy the BMW kit unless it comes with your car. The Slime kits are basically the same thing for a fraction of the price. You still need to have a backup plan, though. If you have a blowout, a repair kit will do nothing for you. You need to have some type of roadside assistance available to you. Check your insurance company or credit cards to see if they offer a pay-as-you-go roadside assistance program. They're actually pretty common and it's usually cheaper to just pay the one-time fee when you need it than paying a yearly subscription to AAA.
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