Pushing Run-Flat tires to the limit

[Scott Danforth]

Get a small compressor and a plug kit. The little umbrella plugs like AD posted work

All my vehicles have a compressor and plug kit in them. Used them a few times over the years

My daily whip doesn't have run flats, and it doesn't have a spare. It came with an ultra cheesy plastic compressor and a container of tire goo (or goop if you are Joe)

My next daily will also not have a spare

 

[tpenfield]

4 new tires went on yesterday . . . Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus RFT

The car rides nicely.

The Admiral's car went in for a couple of recalls (roof rack and rear strut). My car has a recall outstanding . . . something that can cause a fire. I suppose if the car caught on fire, I'd have to get a new one

 

[Lou C]

That's a good question....
if your vehicle has a spare and you buy new tires do you replace the spare?
I bet most don't
Here's a story, we had a set of GY Duratracs on my son's Wrangler, after about 4 years the spare (never used) had extensive dry rot from being in the sun, never had that on any other tire though. When we put a new set on that Jeep we replaced all 5 and put a tire cover on the spare. Even the valve stem dry rotted and leaked air! So had to replace that (TPMS).
I had the same spare under my 2007 Jeep for 10 years. The alu rim was so rotted I would not use it any longer, but the tire looked BRAND NEW. Decided to replace it anyway and I had a spare Chrysler OEM steel rim which I spray with fluid film every year now due to the dampness here which corrodes everything on the underside of a vehicle if you don't keep after it.
I go to a lot of car races, that are far from home. I will not accept a vehicle with no spare. Since we go out on the beach a lot, all 3 Jeeps have a Viair 300P compressor and an ARB tire patch kit. These work but not every time so you so still need a spare, IMO. On long trips I carry a De Walt 1/2" drive impact gun, impact socket and extension, torque wrench and spare battery for the De Walt. Never had to use it, friends think I'm crazy but when you are on the Adirondak Northway in upstate NY in the middle of NOWHERE, it is a good feeling that you won't be waiting for roadside assistance for hrs.
Farthest ones I have gone to are Montreal QC for F-1 (450 miles one way)
and Watkins Glen for NASCAR (about 210 miles one way). This year also going to Reading Pa, for drag racing.
these are a bit noisy but are good in all conditions, especially snow. good for slimy slippery boat ramps too.

 

[tpenfield]

My car is a BMW . . . has no spare tire, no car jack, etc. My guess is that with this brand of car, you are not supposed to get your hands dirty .

Anyway, we are keeping our cars and spend money on the important things in life . . . like boats

 

[Scott Danforth]

Most BMWs down here also don't have working turn signals..... Or at least the blue hair behind the wheel forgot how to use them

 

[alldodge]

Most BMWs down here also don't have working turn signals..... Or at least the blue hair behind the wheel forgot how to use them

Most are running low on blinker fluid

 

[tpenfield]

Most BMWs down here also don't have working turn signals..... Or at least the blue hair behind the wheel forgot how to use them

They only use turn signals when they are not turning.

 

[flashback]

Most BMWs down here also don't have working turn signals..... Or at least the blue hair behind the wheel forgot how to use them

that's not particularly a regional problem!

 

[dingbat]

Most are running low on blinker fluid

Your assuming that blinkers are a thing…lol

Maryland doesn’t require the use of blinkers when changing lanes or making a turn from a marked turn lane. Pretty much the only thing requiring a blinker is a left hand turn.

Makes it easy to identify those who “ain’t from around here”…lol

 

[Pmt133]

Your assuming that blinkers are a thing…lol

Maryland doesn’t require the use of blinkers when changing lanes or making a turn from a marked turn lane. Pretty much the only thing requiring a blinker is a left hand turn.

Makes it easy to identify those who “ain’t from around here”…lol

That's not just a Maryland thing. I'm pretty convinced directionals in general are just an option.

That beings said, it's on the book to use them, it's just not enforced... in any state.

Maryland and NJ are weird in that the same type of case was brought up and you don't actually have to use them fron a legal stand point. Ie you can beat the ticket. But it is on the books as an offense which is wild to me.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Florida requires turn signals

Chapter 316 Section 155 - 2012 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

www.flsenate.gov

 

[dingbat]

That beings said, it's on the book to use them, it's just not enforced..

Maryland’s law is ambiguous at best.

They rewrote the statue in 2016 to make mention of turn signals while at the same time noting that violation is not a moving offense, ie no points. The violation portion didn’t make the final cut, but gives some insight into the intent.

Either way, don’t expect turn signal use in Maryland…lol

 

[Pmt133]

Maryland’s law is ambiguous at best.

They rewrote the statue in 2016 to make mention of turn signals while at the same time noting that violation is not a moving offense, ie no points. The violation portion didn’t make the final cut, but gives some insight into the intent.

Either way, don’t expect turn signal use in Maryland…lol

I expect it no where.