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Offline DnStClr

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Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« on: May 18, 2008, 01:54:31 am »
I went out to my truck tonite at work and had a flat tire. One of my work buddies had a 12 volt compressor and in 15 minutes the tire was filled, but we changed it anyway because it had a nail in it.  I got to thinking about that air compressor and wondered if anybody has a HD one they recommend. (The elect. cord was almost too short but it made it to the back tire. 8ft long or so.. ) Thanks.
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Offline dumbucket1

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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2008, 09:00:33 am »
I have nothing to compare but I've had a Campbell Hausfeld portable compresser that I bought at walmart about 8 years ago and it still works great, it saved my butt a couple times too.
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2008, 12:50:36 pm »
Do not buy the Craftsman unit from Sears. I went through 3 of them before giving up. Fortunately two were under warranty. When the last one died a premature death, I quit.

Last year I bought a jump pavk from Sams Club. It has a built in compressor so you don't have to worry about the cord. I have yet to need it to air up a tire that was totally flat, but it works great on slow leaks, pool floats, etc.

Here it is- http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=337026

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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2008, 02:33:10 pm »
Here's the one I use

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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2008, 04:58:48 pm »
Your kidding....arent you? ???
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2008, 05:23:17 pm »
Quote from: VileZambonie on May 18, 2008, 02:33:10 pm
Here's the one I use



God....... i curse everytime i see that stuff- where i work we fix tires and that crap is horrrible
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2008, 07:57:34 pm »
i would like to second the notion of not buying the craftsman model---to many leaks for me.

i am also in the market for a decent small compressor, so please keep the suggestions coming.
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2008, 08:01:01 pm »
No I'm not kidding. Fix a flat isn't a repair, it's to inflate your tire so you can get off the road in an emergency. If the tire is damaged you're going to have to dismount it anyway. I keep a cig lighter powered compressor in my Jeep but if you're running around without a spare, carry a can of fix a flat.
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2008, 07:20:45 am »
Quote from: 75 C20 on May 18, 2008, 05:23:17 pm
....... i curse everytime i see that stuff- where i work we fix tires and that crap is horrrible
My point exactly. That stuff leaves a nasty mess iside your tire.
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2008, 08:41:48 am »
My Lumina van has no spare. I hate fix-a-flat but I keep a can in the van just in case. I also keep in it a 12 volt compressor. Some no name brand I picked up at a yard sale. I have never needed it on the road, but have used it when moving parts trucks around the back 40.
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2008, 03:56:31 pm »
Quote from: N2TRUX on May 19, 2008, 07:20:45 am
Quote from: 75 C20 on May 18, 2008, 05:23:17 pm
....... i curse everytime i see that stuff- where i work we fix tires and that crap is horrrible
My point exactly. That stuff leaves a nasty mess iside your tire.
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I'm more worried about getting my butt home then having a little liquid in my tire that I can deal with later. Fix a flat works very well much better than air that's going to leak right back out if there's a puncture
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2008, 04:22:05 pm »

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I'm more worried about getting my butt home then having a little liquid in my tire that I can deal with later. Fix a flat works very well much better than air that's going to leak right back out if there's a puncture
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i hate to say it but so many people come in and say- well i put a can of fix a flat in it and it still didnt stop leaking. it seems like it doesnt work as well as its cracked up to be
this is what i guy shouldd cary with him for nails and other holes in your tires..
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2008, 06:42:04 pm »
OK let's be clear here. Fix a flat is not a repair! I am not implying it is in any way shape or form an acceptable repair. It's for emergency use to get your rear end home or to a repair facility in the event of a flat. Every tire I fix get's a radial patch once it gets to the shop or it gets replaced.
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2008, 05:43:59 am »
Quote from: 75 C20 on May 19, 2008, 04:22:05 pm



I'm more worried about getting my butt home then having a little liquid in my tire that I can deal with later. Fix a flat works very well much better than air that's going to leak right back out if there's a puncture
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i hate to say it but so many people come in and say- well i put a can of fix a flat in it and it still didnt stop leaking. it seems like it doesnt work as well as its cracked up to be
this is what i guy shouldd cary with him for nails and other holes in your tires..

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If you use that "stitching" stuff over here on road tyres its illegal, You can use it on aggricultural stuff tho
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Re: Flat Tires and Portable compressors
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2008, 10:05:17 am »
Quote from: Bitzer! on May 20, 2008, 05:43:59 am
If you use that "stitching" stuff over here on road tyres its illegal, You can use it on aggricultural stuff tho

One more reason you should be here not there ;)
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