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xi with a flat tire??
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07-07-2012, 06:24 PM | #1 |
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xi with a flat tire??
anyone have exp with flat tire with xi?? what are you using for a spare??
I recently had a flat tire on my aftermarket 19 inch wheels ![]() so any inputs on how to deal with this kinda stuff will be greatly appreciated ![]() |
07-07-2012, 08:13 PM | #2 |
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Well, you did the right thing by switching all of them. Two different sized tires = bad for awd. Personally I don't carry a spare (and I don't have RFT's). It's a risk, but I really don't want to put a wheel in the trunk. I just pay a little extra on the insurance for good roadside/towing service if this happens to me.
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07-08-2012, 09:56 AM | #3 | |
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It's already heavy enough without the spare... ![]() |
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07-09-2012, 09:01 PM | #5 |
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I got rid of RFT for a set of Conti DWS. Had one blow out due to large pot hole not too far from home before I got a mini-spare (like the bav auto kit). That blow out was temp fixed with tire snot and limped home. I now carry mini spare kit + tire snot & tools + mini compressor. No flats since.
BTW Conti has free road hazard warranty if less than 12 months and less than 2/32 wear. So I got a free replacement tire. |
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07-10-2012, 12:52 AM | #6 |
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No RFTs, no spare. We'll see how fix a flat works if I'm in a bind, otherwise, it's flat bad city.
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07-10-2012, 04:52 AM | #7 | |
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![]() And apparently, none of the tires that even have a mileage warranty will honor any type of claim if you use a staggered setup...
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07-10-2012, 08:09 AM | #8 |
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Tire plug kit and mini compressor was surprisingly cheap @ walmart. That plus mini-spare package with jack etc. is my basic survival kit, no/few flat beds around here (remote SW colorado mtns) esp mid winter up high. Hope I never have to use it then but would hate to need it and not have it even more.
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07-10-2012, 11:51 AM | #9 | |
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Conti DWS are some of the best all season tires ever made IMO. |
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07-10-2012, 12:26 PM | #10 | |
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And I've got 6k hard driven miles on them now and they still look great, so I think they're going to last awhile too ![]() It's just a shame more people don't try them, especially over the Hankrap tires! lol
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07-11-2012, 05:37 AM | #12 |
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I think he has DW, not DWS. DWS are 50k miles treadwear. Great tires for an all season and real good in snow. True year round tire with good performance. But not summer super sticky tires for sure.
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07-11-2012, 06:25 AM | #13 |
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I have the Conti DW...
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07-11-2012, 12:07 PM | #14 |
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good info here! i hope i dont get a flat - btw - hancrap? lol i got the v12s and they are awesome (so far) will have to see after a few thousand miles.
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