I hate trying to decide what flat tire solution to use

deletedelete · 01-07-2010, 04:23 AM

Id hate to drive around with a big ass spare tire and jack in my trunk all the time. I could barely fit anything else in there if I did that. And the fixaflat or slime bottles can interfere with the tpms and dont work in an extreme blow out.

Im thinking about taking an air compressor and/or a can of tpms safe slime with me for short trips, but any trip over 50 miles or something take the spare. Maybe I should have just stayed with the runflats and bought the damn tire insurance.

jayhudson · 01-07-2010, 10:09 AM

If you're willing to spend the money on the Tischer emergency spare kit it really doesn't take up that much room. Depends on what you want to carry. I haven't tried but I'll bet I can get my golf clubs and cart in there.

Jay

deletedelete · 01-07-2010, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the pic. Where does the jack go? Inside the wheel?

Bobble · 01-07-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Id hate to drive around with a big ass spare tire and jack in my trunk all the time. I could barely fit anything else in there if I did that. And the fixaflat or slime bottles can interfere with the tpms and dont work in an extreme blow out.

Im thinking about taking an air compressor and/or a can of tpms safe slime with me for short trips, but any trip over 50 miles or something take the spare. Maybe I should have just stayed with the runflats and bought the damn tire insurance.

I would vote for the spare solution. As someone who tows a 3 place jet ski trailer behind my truck every weekend for 7 months a year I've had my share of flats on the side of the road. Nothing will solve that but a spare. I've used every form of slime and fix a flat there is and they usually can't get me home. I carry 2 spares for the trailer!

richmalk · 01-07-2010, 01:09 PM

Jayhudson, what's the source for your tire cover and webbing?

I would also refer people to my post, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337856, which lists an alternative to the Tischer spare.

jayhudson · 01-07-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Thanks for the pic. Where does the jack go? Inside the wheel?

Yes. Jack, lug wrench, wheel chock and oddments tray are all included with the Tischer kit. I added a rag and pair of gloves.

Here's a link to my DIY with prices, links and pics. See my posts #16 and 24.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1365958

Jay

jayhudson · 01-07-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by richmalk

Jayhudson, what's the source for your tire cover and webbing?

I would also refer people to my post, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337856, which lists an alternative to the Tischer spare.

I ordered the cover off the bay. Made the strap. See link in post above.

Jay

richmalk · 01-07-2010, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the info. Do you think the Jeep spare tire cover you ordered would be deep enough to cover the stock wheel and tire if you have to do a change (realizing that there would be an opening left on 1 side)?

jayhudson · 01-07-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by richmalk

Thanks for the info. Do you think the Jeep spare tire cover you ordered would be deep enough to cover the stock wheel and tire if you have to do a change (realizing that there would be an opening left on 1 side)?

Probably. It fits pretty tightly around circumference but there's lots of extra to cover a wider tire. It's advertisied to handle 26" tires. If we believe the e60 spare is 25.5", it'd be pretty tight on a 26" tire. But since the OE tire is a little smaller..... any problem would be cause by tread width not overall tire diameter.

Just be aware.... the cover is pretty flimsy. Light weight nylon that won't stand up to much abuse. Just makes it all look purdy

Jay

MTibbs · 01-07-2010, 04:58 PM

I just got a "slime" 12v commpressor from Auto Zone for about 60 bucks and a plug kit. The commpressor comes with a light for finding whatever is in your tire. Also I have a pair of pliers to pull mout a nail, a razor blade to cut the excess off the plug, and an old blanket to lay on if I have to. Anything other than a nail or something the plug cant fix, I guess I hit the assist button.

welkerbrads · 01-07-2010, 08:27 PM

I am with you. I bought the same compressor at Sams club for $27, plug kit for $8, jack at a salvage yard for $20. Grant it won't fix a blow out that's when use AAA. If you need to buy a replacement tire how many places have the RFT? Most of the time if you do have a low tire or a flat you can air it up and get to a repair shop. There is always that one exception. Good luck

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richmalk Private 4 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 35i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. Do you think the Jeep spare tire cover you ordered would be deep enough to cover the stock wheel and tire if you have to do a change (realizing that there would be an opening left on 1 side)?
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MTibbs Private First Class 14 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	I just got a "slime" 12v commpressor from Auto Zone for about 60 bucks and a plug kit. The commpressor comes with a light for finding whatever is in your tire. Also I have a pair of pliers to pull mout a nail, a razor blade to cut the excess off the plug, and an old blanket to lay on if I have to. Anything other than a nail or something the plug cant fix, I guess I hit the assist button. Attached Images
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welkerbrads Private First Class 10 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2011 white X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cape girardeau mo iTrader: (0)	I am with you. I bought the same compressor at Sams club for $27, plug kit for $8, jack at a salvage yard for $20. Grant it won't fix a blow out that's when use AAA. If you need to buy a replacement tire how many places have the RFT? Most of the time if you do have a low tire or a flat you can air it up and get to a repair shop. There is always that one exception. Good luck
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