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Tire Repair Kit
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BluestarE3
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The compressor part should work, but the previous caveats about not using sealants on tires with acoustic foam applies here as well.
As for an air compressor, I went with a foot-operated unit. I bought a 12V powered unit years ago and it was painfully slow even in topping up a tire that's a few pounds under-inflated (it was faster using a bicycle floor pump).
Glamisduner
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So here is my setup.
Viair 88p: https://www.amazon.com/Viair-00088-...ref=sr_1_1?keywords=88p&qid=1548055731&sr=8-1
Slime Tire Repair Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-20133-...keywords=slime+tire+kit&qid=1548055768&sr=8-9
Tire kit was missing the rubber cement, so I ordered this: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1051-R...eywords=slime+glue+tire&qid=1548055843&sr=8-4
Some Pliers: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-84-1...keywords=pliers+stanley&qid=1548055909&sr=8-1
Mobile Wall Connector with 110v, 14-30, 14-50 adapters.
LED roadflare kit: https://www.amazon.com/LED-Road-Fla...ares&qid=1548057423&s=Home+Improvement&sr=1-4
4 Jack pads from model3ownersclub guy No_petro ($45)
Some bags to keep stuff in: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DD5H8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The jack pads actually fit in the tan bag with the tire kit and pilers, I put the Air compressor in the other bag,
Viair 88p: https://www.amazon.com/Viair-00088-...ref=sr_1_1?keywords=88p&qid=1548055731&sr=8-1
Slime Tire Repair Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-20133-...keywords=slime+tire+kit&qid=1548055768&sr=8-9
Tire kit was missing the rubber cement, so I ordered this: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1051-R...eywords=slime+glue+tire&qid=1548055843&sr=8-4
Some Pliers: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-84-1...keywords=pliers+stanley&qid=1548055909&sr=8-1
Mobile Wall Connector with 110v, 14-30, 14-50 adapters.
LED roadflare kit: https://www.amazon.com/LED-Road-Fla...ares&qid=1548057423&s=Home+Improvement&sr=1-4
4 Jack pads from model3ownersclub guy No_petro ($45)
Some bags to keep stuff in: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DD5H8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The jack pads actually fit in the tan bag with the tire kit and pilers, I put the Air compressor in the other bag,
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Glamisduner
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Opps jackpad set was $35.
Not much point in carrying a jack if you don't carry a spare. I suppose it might be worth carrying a jack and spare on road-trips, but I don't have a portable jack or spare yet.
Eno Deb
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Tire plugging with the wheel on the car can be very difficult, especially on the rear wheels which you can't turn to expose the leak ...
Glamisduner
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Eno Deb
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I tried it once a few years ago and gave up and waited for roadside assistance. Just wasn't able to apply enough force in an awkward position ...
I recommend a jackpad adapter from forum user @ceekz and a compatible Audi/VW jack from Ebay. The adapters fit well and you also support some high school kids with your purchase.
The Audi/VW jacks aren't great, but they are very compact and will work in a pinch.
Glamisduner
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Was it in the inside sidewall? It looks harder than fronts but there appears to be a good size gap between the ground and fender in the back of the 3. This stuff is more for emergencies when tesla roadside can't get to you in a reasonable amount of time though. A jack would be nice I just think it's less useful without a spare. Assuming I'm not on a road-trip I could always have someone bring a jack out to me, I have AAA too if I am on a roadtrip. If I ever get a blowout I'm screwed anyways, maybe I should put in a 50 pack of plugsI tried it once a few years ago and gave up and waited for roadside assistance. Just wasn't able to apply enough force in an awkward position ...
I recommend a jackpad adapter from forum user @ceekz and a compatible Audi/VW jack from Ebay. The adapters fit well and you also support some high school kids with your purchase.
. I don't think I will bother with a jack, and lugnut tool, unless I get a spare tire anyways.
Eno Deb
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It was on the tread towards the inner side (using plugs on a sidewall is very unsafe).
If I'm anywhere near civilization I won't even bother trying to plug the tire and rather call roadside assistance directly.
As you say, it's just for emergencies in case I'm stranded in some remote location.
Glamisduner
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yea but I'd put 60 plugs in a sidewall to get me to a safe location if I had toIt was on the tread towards the inner side (using plugs on a sidewall is very unsafe).
If I'm anywhere near civilization I won't even bother trying to plug the tire and rather call roadside assistance directly.
MpowerSkills
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Why buy that crappy compressor with slime if you can't use the slime. You can buy a cheap $20 (beach ball) compressor at Walmart that won't blow fuses (which is all that compressor is).
I bought a much better compressor that stays just under the max amps the car can handle. I've used it many times in several cars. I want the tire to fill fast and get heck out of where ever I am in an emergency. It does not go very high in pressure because it's is designed to be higher CFM.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036E9VB6
I did end up buying a "medium" size can of Fix-A-Flat because I recently got rid of the foam lined tires.
I'm sure it cost way less than the Tesla refill.
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Yup. It’s in the rear cubby. Facing forward on the top edge. It’s kind of hidden. Right under the latch to open the arm rest cover.
MpowerSkills
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I think it’s in the manual. Something like 12amp continuous 14amp peak. But don’t quote me. The fuse is 15amp as far as I know. But double check the manual. It’s a pretty standard socket.
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I have used the large bottle (1pint) of Fix A Flat with a compressor twice and succeeded each time. I move the car so the leak is facing down. The sealant was gushing out on the first leak so badly I did think it was going to close the leak but it did. On the first leak it was time for new tires so I did not bother with a repair. The second leak was fixed for free by Les Schwab.
dmd2005
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My kit contents include the new Milwaukee cordless compact 12V inflator, a folding lug wrench, a plug kit, a couple pieces of 2x6 wood to drive up on for being lowered, Murphy’s jack pad and a scissor jack.
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Hi - will the compressor work on non-tesla cars? I have a Acura MDX, can I use the same compressor to fill 32 PSI into the tires?
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