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hlthe2b

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12. I have had tire punctures during highway construction or peak "roofing nail" season that could not

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Mon Jun 17, 2019, 06:30 PM

Jun 2019

be even temporarily repaired via "fix-a-flat"... I hate the little mini spares tires, but I'll take it over nothing for sure. Maybe some don't ever even want to attempt replacing a tire. I have no qualms doing so if I am able to get well off the road. Otherwise, AAA.

But, the point is, major blow-outs often leave a tire not amenable to injectable foam solutions. Carry it just in case, I guess, but don't rely just on it (not to mention that areas with intense heat might actually make that a bit impractical/dangerous to leave in the car).

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Handheld inflator? [View all] question everything Jun 2019 OP

my Kia came with the inflator and foam Kali Jun 2019 #1

When you posted your OP title... sheshe2 Jun 2019 #2

Thanks. I needed this question everything Jun 2019 #7

Hehehe. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #13

Sounds like a sex toy. Sneederbunk Jun 2019 #3

Most cars without spares come with that exact equipment DetroitLegalBeagle Jun 2019 #4

Thanks. I don't remember seeing one but will check. Can always ask the dealer question everything Jun 2019 #8

No problem DetroitLegalBeagle Jun 2019 #11

I had one of those in a 2013 Chevy but the problem was when... TreasonousBastard Jun 2019 #5

I carry foam, a plug kit, and a large bicycle pump. Hoyt Jun 2019 #6

They certainly are. Went to the dealer in the middle of harsh winter question everything Jun 2019 #9

Buy a mounted spare. 3Hotdogs Jun 2019 #10

I have had tire punctures during highway construction or peak "roofing nail" season that could not hlthe2b Jun 2019 #12

Yes, I have thought about it. question everything Jun 2019 #14