Any recommendations for what to use on the road in case of a flat tire?

[Michiganspyderman]

I still haven't been able to pick up my 2014 RTS due to the 18 inches of snow still currently on the ground here but it has allowed me plenty of time to read the 187 page manual online. Just wondering if there is a preferred means of carrying something onboard in case the worst happens? You guys obviously know better than I do. Thanks!

 

[SpyRyd]

I've installed Ride-On in my front tires and I carry a small 12v air compressor and tire repair kit in my frunk.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: 12volt compressor, a whole bunch of tire plugs... AND some prayer beads!

 

[szohar]

Flat tire

Compressors, flat tire kit and AAA.

 

[Michiganspyderman]

Thanks. Previous posts differ dramatically.

I was finally able to find a good number of previous posts on the subject dating back several years (I knew I had seen them at some point). Most recommended Ride-On (both with and without balancing) and from a preventative standpoint, it would be nice to have the sealant already installed but I know the odds aren't huge that a flat will even occur. If it does, a plug kit with a small compressor seem like they should be sufficient.

 

[murphybrown]

Wouldn't know what to do with them if I had all those compressors, etc. soooo

I have ray:ray:ray: , AAA Premier RV, charged cell phone....:thumbup: But now that I am getting a trailer I may just add..what was that list? compressor (huh the only compressors I'm familiar with are HUGE...so how about you gurus give me name etc. of what I need for my tire repair kit and recommended where to purchase). I still won't know what to do with them...but I can point to that bag and say to the good samaritain that stops to help me...that bag says tire repair..:roflblack: Seriously I laugh BUT that is TRUTH!!! Thanks so much. :yes:

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

I carry a radial tire plug kit and a large CO2 inflator, I figure that will at least get me somewhere for a better repair.

 

[Bob Denman]

I prefer to use "AA"; rather than their "Triple-A'd" brethren...
The christmas parties, are a whole lot more fun! :joke:

 

[Dragonfly]

I purchased a pocket compressor and even came with a built-in gauge and a Stop & Go tire plug kit from Powersport supersore

 

[redlightron]

I had a blow out at 60 on the right front tire and did have ride-on in the tire and a compressor with me but this was a side wall blow out. The spyder did what it suppose to do and that was go straight ahead and I think I could have just let go of the bars because it just went straight and I was able to get it to wide spot and sat there for 2 hours before the tow showed up. My big problem was cell service in the remote area which was very little. It was a fun rideray: but it came out OK:yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

If you stuff enough tire plugs into a busted sidewall...
You'll STILL end up just wasting the plugs!
I did put about a dozen of them into the busted sidewall of a front tire on my Grizzly... They held; but they sure did leak, too! :shocked:
And it did get me home! :thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

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[Bob Denman]

That looks about right... :clap: :thumbup:

 

[PW2013STL]

Compressors, flat tire kit and AAA.

:2thumbs: Me too:2thumbs:

 

[DrewNJ]

I've ditched mini compressors for co2. They fill faster and take up less room.
Those mini compressors are a joke for anything larger than a bicycle tire or basketball. They just don't put out very good volume. Especially if your trying to pump up a flat rear tire.

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[metman]

Has anyone ever considered using the on-board compressor to blow up a tire after it was plugged?

I'm thinking like maybe a 6' hose with female connectors on both ends with some sort of shutoff valve in between. Plug one end on to the Schrader valve under the seat and the other end onto the flat tire.

I think JT sells something like that for insuring that both front tires are equally inflated to the same pressure.

Mike in KY

 

[PW2013STL]

I have ray:ray:ray: , AAA Premier RV, charged cell phone....:thumbup: But now that I am getting a trailer I may just add..what was that list? compressor (huh the only compressors I'm familiar with are HUGE...so how about you gurus give me name etc. of what I need for my tire repair kit and recommended where to purchase). I still won't know what to do with them...but I can point to that bag and say to the good samaritain that stops to help me...that bag says tire repair..:roflblack: Seriously I laugh BUT that is TRUTH!!! Thanks so much. :yes:

I have the -
#3500 Mini Compressor and #4841 Dyna Plug Pro from Aerostich. I put them and a tire pressure gage into a small canvas bag I purchased from Target. This way I have all I need together.

 

[NancysToy]

I carry a Stop-N-Go tire (mushroom-type) plugger and a Slime compressor. Stop-N-Go sells a complete kit with compressor, too. I also use Ride-On in the tires of some of the Spyders, trailers, and bikes. Belts and suspenders are comforting if you worry.

 

[BajaRon]

:agree: 12volt compressor, a whole bunch of tire plugs... AND some prayer beads!

How do you get the prayer beads to stay in the hole?

 

[Bob Denman]

Why... with lots of prayer!