On the road flat fix

heckler45 · 07-26-2017, 02:53 AM

What do you guys do when you're on the road and have a flat? I plan on getting a better compressor than what comes with the car. I was wondering what jack to use. Harbor Freight 1 1/2 ton racing jack? Its light weight. Or just get a scissor jack and a Dr. Roc adapter to use with a rachet or a 12volt impact? I don't want to use the slime. I am gonna plug if I ever have too.

TJay74 · 07-26-2017, 07:21 AM

I bought a plug kit, the OEM compressor will air the tire up just fine. I plan on just rolling the tire over to where I can remove the offending item and put the plug in it and air the tire back up.

ddanj · 07-26-2017, 11:07 AM

But what if it's sidewall damage from a pothole? I've had that happened to me about two years ago :( luckily I was about two miles from home so I just limped the car super slow back to the house.

I'm just about to order a Camaro - they all come with an oem compressor? Is it in the trunk?

TJay74 · 07-26-2017, 12:03 PM

No, if it is a regular SS they come with run flat tires. Only the 1LE models get the compressor and slime.

I think the Camaro SS gets roadside assistance as well for a non-repairable flat. Also most of the run flat tires and I know Continental and Michelin both tow up to 150 miles due to a flat.

ddanj · 07-26-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

No, if it is a regular SS they come with run flat tires. Only the 1LE models get the compressor and slime.

I think the Camaro SS gets roadside assistance as well for a non-repairable flat. Also most of the run flat tires and I know Continental and Michelin both tow up to 150 miles due to a flat.

Interesting. I'm ordering a V6 1LE. I wonder if it will come with the compressor and the slime.

I had RF tires on my current car, and switched out to regular tires once the old ones wore out. The car's ride quality improved for sure with the regular tires. I was planning to do something similar with the 1LE.

HOUTX1LE · 07-26-2017, 02:33 PM

Good info to know.

heckler45 · 07-26-2017, 11:41 PM

TJay74. How is there enough room to remove object and install plug? Surely you are jacking car up? What jack do you use?

TJay74 · 07-27-2017, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by heckler45

TJay74. How is there enough room to remove object and install plug? Surely you are jacking car up? What jack do you use?

I will just roll the car over until the object is in a place where I can remove it, then install the plug. I've done it that way before on a Vette and it worked just fine.

I have no intentions of carrying a jack in the trunk.

TunaMelt · 07-27-2017, 12:31 PM

That's what I do on my Volt and plan to do with this car. A plug kit and rubber cement is only a few bucks and will solve most of your problems or at least let you limp home. I just don't feel like spending the cash and extra weight on a spare and jack.

Sleeks · 07-27-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

I bought a plug kit, the OEM compressor will air the tire up just fine. I plan on just rolling the tire over to where I can remove the offending item and put the plug in it and air the tire back up.

This is also what I am doing. Plug kit, a piece of chalk, gloves, pliers are all in the trunk just in case.

JKLNHYD · 07-27-2017, 03:13 PM

As soon as I ditched the run flats, I started to carry a plug kit. I have almost all the pieces needed to build a small (20oz.) CO2 tank to mount in the trunk to refill once I plug the tire. If it's a bad blowout, I can always call roadside assistance under my warrantee or my insurance.

ddanj · 07-27-2017, 05:20 PM

Why not use a can of fix-a-flat? has anyone had experience with it?

TJay74 · 07-28-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ddanj

Why not use a can of fix-a-flat? has anyone had experience with it?

That stuff wreaks havoc with the TPMS sensors. It also leaves a nasty film on the inside of the wheel and tire.

TunaMelt · 07-28-2017, 08:42 AM

The only two flats I've experienced were both on the shoulder where the inflator sealant came out and wouldn't seal. I would imagine fix a flat doing the same. Spend the two bucks and throw a cheapo plug kit in your car for another option. It's too light and cheap not to have one in every ride you own.

07-26-2017, 02:53 AM	#1
heckler45 Drives: 2018 1ss 1le Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: AR Posts: 18	On the road flat fix What do you guys do when you're on the road and have a flat? I plan on getting a better compressor than what comes with the car. I was wondering what jack to use. Harbor Freight 1 1/2 ton racing jack? Its light weight. Or just get a scissor jack and a Dr. Roc adapter to use with a rachet or a 12volt impact? I don't want to use the slime. I am gonna plug if I ever have too.

07-26-2017, 02:33 PM	#6
HOUTX1LE Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Spring Posts: 17 View My Garage	Good info to know. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 1LE

07-27-2017, 03:13 PM	#11
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: '16 Summit White 2SS, A8, Sunroof Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 443 View My Garage	As soon as I ditched the run flats, I started to carry a plug kit. I have almost all the pieces needed to build a small (20oz.) CO2 tank to mount in the trunk to refill once I plug the tire. If it's a bad blowout, I can always call roadside assistance under my warrantee or my insurance. __________________ '16 2SS, A8, Sunroof, non-NPP "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

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07-26-2017, 07:21 AM	#2
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I bought a plug kit, the OEM compressor will air the tire up just fine. I plan on just rolling the tire over to where I can remove the offending item and put the plug in it and air the tire back up.

07-26-2017, 11:07 AM	#3
ddanj Drives: 2018 1LS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 162	But what if it's sidewall damage from a pothole? I've had that happened to me about two years ago :( luckily I was about two miles from home so I just limped the car super slow back to the house. I'm just about to order a Camaro - they all come with an oem compressor? Is it in the trunk?

07-26-2017, 12:03 PM	#4
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	No, if it is a regular SS they come with run flat tires. Only the 1LE models get the compressor and slime. I think the Camaro SS gets roadside assistance as well for a non-repairable flat. Also most of the run flat tires and I know Continental and Michelin both tow up to 150 miles due to a flat.

07-26-2017, 11:41 PM	#7
heckler45 Drives: 2018 1ss 1le Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: AR Posts: 18	TJay74. How is there enough room to remove object and install plug? Surely you are jacking car up? What jack do you use?

07-27-2017, 12:31 PM	#9
TunaMelt Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 110	That's what I do on my Volt and plan to do with this car. A plug kit and rubber cement is only a few bucks and will solve most of your problems or at least let you limp home. I just don't feel like spending the cash and extra weight on a spare and jack.

07-28-2017, 08:42 AM	#14
TunaMelt Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 110	The only two flats I've experienced were both on the shoulder where the inflator sealant came out and wouldn't seal. I would imagine fix a flat doing the same. Spend the two bucks and throw a cheapo plug kit in your car for another option. It's too light and cheap not to have one in every ride you own.

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