Use of a can of tire sealant voided road hazard warranty

[CTScott]

That is typical. That stuff may be handy, but it is horrible for road tires.

I carry a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor instead of sealant.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CTScott

That is typical. That stuff may be handy, but it is horrible for road tires.

I carry a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor instead of sealant.

I carry a Craftsman portable air compressor with me (I don't EVER want to have to pay for air at a gas station), but a tire plug kit is a new wrinkle. Can a novice properly utilize such a kit?

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Can a novice properly utilize such a kit?

Yes. The kit is essentially some small lengths of sticky rubber 'rope', and a big hook needle like device. Thread the needle with the 'rope', push it all the way into the hole in the tire, then pull it back out far enough to unhook the needle. Viola, hole is now plugged.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Yes. The kit is essentially some small lengths of sticky rubber 'rope', and a big hook needle like device. Thread the needle with the 'rope', push it all the way into the hole in the tire, then pull it back out far enough to unhook the needle. Viola, hole is now plugged.

Thanks ! Available at any mainstream auto store (AutoZone, NAPA, etc.) ?

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I carry a Craftsman portable air compressor with me (I don't EVER want to have to pay for air at a gas station), but a tire plug kit is a new wrinkle. Can a novice properly utilize such a kit?

Ive used them on my motorcycle for years. I had three in one tire once. Two in one hole and one in another. And fix a flat too! (prevents small leaks) I went 25 mpg for a few hours then worked my way up to 50. I also have carried a mini 12v compressor for years also. When I got the second nail I just carried on until I got to civilization and got a new rear tire.

Go to a gas station and watch them do the plug. They also make an internal plug/patch which requires dismounting the tire.

If you dont have a T handle reamer you can clamp a vicegrip on the screwdriver handle type.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I carry a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor instead of sealant.

Same here. The kit has saved me 3 or 4 times in the past few years!

I would suggest a kit that includes a t-handle reamer like the one in the photo here.