tire plug kit

petelazro · 03-14-2014, 07:25 AM

hi im moving away from RFT to normal tires. I wanted to keep some sort of plug kit in the trunk in case for long trips. i hear the slime ones can damage your TPMS. are their any kits that would be a good temporary fix to drive to a service station?

thanks.

03-14-2014, 10:15 AM

I've had good luck with each of these kits and they have worked on more than a few tires FOR THE LIFE OF THE TIRE as a permanent solution:
http://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-Tubele...=tire+plug+kit
http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Seal-St...ds=safety+seal

The Stop-Go solution is definitely much more user friendly, but it all comes down to what you ran over to begin with and how it's sticking out of the tire. If it's a straight shot into the "meat" of the tread, it should work fine, but if there is a screw or nail jammed into the tread sideways, you'd want a gooey strip in there instead.

Search Amazon for a decent pump while you're at it as well and use something like this to avoid blowing the fuse @ the cigarette lighter port:
http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-Batter...ighter+adapter

e90Mark · 03-14-2014, 10:49 AM

I was gonna do a plug kit, but after my recent blow out on the side wall, it would've served no purpose. Ordered a real spare tire instead.

Sample · 03-15-2014, 03:19 PM

I used a 16oz can of fix-a-flat that's tpms safe on a fast leak and it worked like a charm. I had the tire replaced a week later and tpms was fine. I monitored tire pressure during the week and it didn't seem to leak at all. Just be careful using it. The stuff did spray everywhere when I stopped pushing down the button. Look away or wear protective eyewear.
I also have a spare, plug kit, and tire compressor in the trunk just in case, but the fix-a-flat/compressor was the easiest fix for my situation.

petelazro · 03-15-2014, 05:01 PM

what is the safest way? anyone where to get the bmw mobility kit?

FCobra....i think i might try the first kit...

335NJ · 03-17-2014, 11:33 PM

I also, intend to move away from the RFT's.

But hit the same problem, assuming I run over a nail, i'm fine (as I can be) with my plugs, and inflator.

But, what about sidewall damage? Call a tow? I have free-roadside with my warranty, but I'd assume some people on here have spares.

Who makes a proper size "Donut" if you will, for these cars?

03-14-2014, 07:25 AM	#1
petelazro Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	tire plug kit hi im moving away from RFT to normal tires. I wanted to keep some sort of plug kit in the trunk in case for long trips. i hear the slime ones can damage your TPMS. are their any kits that would be a good temporary fix to drive to a service station? thanks. __________________ 2008 E90 328 X-drive -KW V1- Auto-Sport-Blacklines-LED interior lighting Summer: Style 195 F-225/40/18 R-255/35/18 on Bridgestone RE760 Sport Winter: Style 161 - Sottozero RFT 225/45/17 square
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FCobra94 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I've had good luck with each of these kits and they have worked on more than a few tires FOR THE LIFE OF THE TIRE as a permanent solution: http://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-Tubele...=tire+plug+kit http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Seal-St...ds=safety+seal The Stop-Go solution is definitely much more user friendly, but it all comes down to what you ran over to begin with and how it's sticking out of the tire. If it's a straight shot into the "meat" of the tread, it should work fine, but if there is a screw or nail jammed into the tread sideways, you'd want a gooey strip in there instead. Search Amazon for a decent pump while you're at it as well and use something like this to avoid blowing the fuse @ the cigarette lighter port: http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-Batter...ighter+adapter
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e90Mark Captain 31 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	I was gonna do a plug kit, but after my recent blow out on the side wall, it would've served no purpose. Ordered a real spare tire instead.
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03-15-2014, 03:19 PM	#4
Sample Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 224 Posts Drives: E90 335i/G05 X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US iTrader: (6)	I used a 16oz can of fix-a-flat that's tpms safe on a fast leak and it worked like a charm. I had the tire replaced a week later and tpms was fine. I monitored tire pressure during the week and it didn't seem to leak at all. Just be careful using it. The stuff did spray everywhere when I stopped pushing down the button. Look away or wear protective eyewear. I also have a spare, plug kit, and tire compressor in the trunk just in case, but the fix-a-flat/compressor was the easiest fix for my situation.
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petelazro Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	what is the safest way? anyone where to get the bmw mobility kit? FCobra....i think i might try the first kit... __________________ 2008 E90 328 X-drive -KW V1- Auto-Sport-Blacklines-LED interior lighting Summer: Style 195 F-225/40/18 R-255/35/18 on Bridgestone RE760 Sport Winter: Style 161 - Sottozero RFT 225/45/17 square
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03-17-2014, 11:33 PM	#6
335NJ Colonel 533 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	I also, intend to move away from the RFT's. But hit the same problem, assuming I run over a nail, i'm fine (as I can be) with my plugs, and inflator. But, what about sidewall damage? Call a tow? I have free-roadside with my warranty, but I'd assume some people on here have spares. Who makes a proper size "Donut" if you will, for these cars? __________________ *BSM E90 6MT*-JB4 G5 ISO-BMS DCI-Golf-Tee Mod-Hankook S1N2 Non-RFT-ER Chargepipe/TiAL BOV-E40 blend-VRSF V2's-M3 CDV-MHD/JB4 FLASH-VRSF 5" STEPPED FMIC
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