http://www.dynaplug.com/pro_xtreme.html


What do you guys think instead of putting the wheels damaging mess of the sealant Porsche wants you to put in? My sealant has expired and at $69 for a new bottle this other product may work better??


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http://www.ebay.com/itm/34pc-Profess...3D231546645587

 

I have not fixed a flat in 25 years, so I may be wrong, but the items on ebay, don't you have to remove the tire from the car before you can plug any holes ? With the Porsche sealant, you 'repair' (temporary maybe) with tire on the car. ???

 

Don t need to take tire off as long as you can get to the spot on the tire. A front tire would be easy as you can turn the tire out . On a rear tire you d be on the ground. Luckily I m small and flexible. LOL. I would only use this as a temp fix anyway, just to get home or get to a new tire.
BTW Havent had a flat ( at least not on the road) in 35 years, LOL. Then again I never had a car without a spare!

 

A plug kit from any auto parts store works great for $10.

The sealant creates a mess. Don't use it

 

I keep one of those cheap plug kits in every car own. They are fine for normal driving conditions in the US ( up to 85 mph ). I would not use these plugs if the car/tire is tracked or in countries where the speed limit is high ( e.g. Germany). The only other thing you might need to have handy is a a pair of pliers to remove the offending nail or screw. You can leave the tire on the car and, if done quickly, lose very little air during the process.

 

I agree with the plug-kit idea. Gloves, pliers, carpet knife, flashlight should go in the kit too. Not a bad idea to have the jack kit as well - the Porsche pump works well enough, the goop, not so much. If possible, get a spare tire kit too. For sidewall damage, a spare or a tow truck is the only solution - ask me how I know.