Conti mobility kit Vs Slime Vs Plugs etc... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

DanTheManc · 01-28-2013, 11:25 AM

I've finally took the plunge to ditch the run flats and just ordered some Continental contact 5's.

So now, I need to buy something to get me home if I get a puncture. I dont want to cart a space saver and jack around with me so I'm after some opinions on the other options available.

A) What would you recommend out of the items in the thread title?
B) Has anybody been unfortunate enough to get a punture and actually used any of them? Were they successful?
C)Could the tyre be repaired afterwards or do you need to buy a new tyre?

Are there any better products on the market I should consider?

AlwynMike · 01-28-2013, 11:49 AM

ContiMobility or Slime kits do the same thing.

Don't put Slime (or Oko, or similar, like you'd use for bike tyres) in as a preventative measure. Not recommended, goes out of balance and you don't know if you've had a puncture.

You'll need a jack if you go down the plug route, as there is little chance you'll be able to either see the puncture or, even if you can see it, get at the thing to plug it. So you'll probably need to take the wheel off. You'll need a compressor too, to inflate it.

There are plenty of kits around with goo and compressor - there's usually a lot of Ford ones on eBay. Make sure you have the larger size goo bottle (Ford do 2 sizes - Fiesta size and Mundane-o size), and the goo is well in date.

Not used either goo in anger.
Used to plug tyres often in the "old days". Not sure if I'd trust a plug repair at any sort of speed these days.

Mike

DanTheManc · 01-28-2013, 12:05 PM

I wont be using it for any motorcycle repairs. Any idea what volume the larger sealant bottle is?

AlwynMike · 01-28-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheManc

I wont be using it for any motorcycle repairs. Any idea what volume the larger sealant bottle is?

The one's I've seen on eBay tend to state "Fiesta" or "Mondeo/S-Max"
I had one for my 530, but never used it, and it's been sold now, so I can't tell you.

Mike

Frobius · 01-28-2013, 01:20 PM

This is the one I went for. Figured a conti kit would match the conti tyres!

http://www.conticomfortkit.co.uk/

gaza01 · 01-28-2013, 04:31 PM

I've got the plugs and a compressor but don't have a jack. I use plugs on the bike all the time as a get me home and have seen plugs used on cars before with no issues. Plugs if done right are actually much safer than people realise. I've used the slime once before on the bike but its too messy for my liking.

verysideways · 01-28-2013, 05:17 PM

Slime and Conti mobility kit is basically the same thing - bad stuff to clean up afterwards.

Holts Tyreweld is pretty similar and equally effective (or ineffective depending on the puncture) but washes out with warm soapy water so is much more user friendly.

I used Dynaplugs and a compressor for work as they're simply the best option.
If the hole is too big for a dynaplug then it's too big for a slime kit or tyreweld anyway, ditto if the sidewall has split (which seems to happen more on runflats than on normal tyres for some reason).

osteopathXI · 01-28-2013, 06:02 PM

Lexus F-Sport Tire Kit. Seriously.
It's the only one that doesn't destroy the TPMS sensor

... even the M mobility kit destroys the sensors.

osteopathXI · 01-28-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by osteopathXI

Lexus F-Sport Tire Kit. Seriously.
It's the only one that doesn't destroy the TPMS sensor

... even the M mobility kit destroys the sensors.

Oh and I forgot to mention that its 50% of the cost of the M mobility kit

ade146 · 01-28-2013, 06:12 PM

No pressure sensor fitted

DanTheManc · 01-28-2013, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the advice and suggestions. I've just purchased the Conti mobility kit from eBay for £19.99 + £5.99 postage. I asked the seller the volume and expiry date as recommended above and everything was fine. I couldnt find anywhere selling the lexus kit in the UK and the conti kit was cheap enough anyway.

I decided against plugging in the end because I don't fancy looking for a nail in my tyre on a wet windy night on the hard shoulder. It could be difficult to do in the dark on my own. I do feel plugging would be the best method to temporarily repair and there is less chance of wrecking the tyre or sensors. Convenience won me over. Touch wood I never have to use the kit to find out how it performs.

IanS100 · 01-28-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheManc

there is less chance of wrecking the tyre or sensors.

As stated by ade146, there are no tyre sensors to wreck.

DanTheManc · 01-28-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IanS100

As stated by ade146, there are no tyre sensors to wreck.

Really? I'm confused. How does the tyre pressure monitor work then?

parapaul · 01-28-2013, 08:32 PM

Senors in the hubs, determine the speed of each wheel. If one wheel is different enough to the others, it will assume there's a different rolling radius and trigger a TPMS warning.

IIRC the difference in pressure has to be more than 6 or 8 psi to trigger the TPMS warning.

AlwynMike · 01-29-2013, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by parapaul

Senors in the hubs, determine the speed of each wheel. If one wheel is different enough to the others, it will assume there's a different rolling radius and trigger a TPMS warning.

IIRC the difference in pressure has to be more than 6 or 8 psi to trigger the TPMS warning.

Yes - it uses the ABS sensors.
And the pressure drop is quite considerable before it alarms.

greatbm · 01-29-2013, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AlwynMike

Yes - it uses the ABS sensors.
And the pressure drop is quite considerable before it alarms.

I had alarms at 10psi differential which is good enough if you act on it straight away.

mistryn · 01-29-2013, 07:30 AM

I just carry 2 cans of Holts tyre weld around with me and a compressor - touch wood I have not had to use them

Jules59 · 01-29-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by greatbm

I had alarms at 10psi differential which is good enough if you act on it straight away.

The incorrectly named TPMS worked for me when I had a leaking tyre valve after I changed to my non-RFT winters. The tyre had gone soft whilst I was at work. The TPMS alarm came on after a couple of hundred meters. Took me about 20 mins to put the space saver on and then drive home uneventfully. I cleaned the valve by letting out a good blast of air and the tyre has been fine ever since. If Id had RFT I would probably have carried on and destroyed a £250 tyre over a simple valve leak.

I also use Dynaplugs. A great little device. It can repair a lot of punctures in minutes, permanently.

PhilM · 01-29-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mistryn

I just carry 2 cans of Holts tyre weld around with me and a compressor - touch wood I have not had to use them

I do this...

Although I'm going to check these dynaplugs for a better fix if I'm on a longer journey.

PhilM · 01-29-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DanTheManc

Thanks for the advice and suggestions. I've just purchased the Conti mobility kit from eBay for £19.99 + £5.99 postage. I asked the seller the volume and expiry date as recommended above and everything was fine. I couldnt find anywhere selling the lexus kit in the UK and the conti kit was cheap enough anyway.

Got a link?

Just had a look and had no joy.

DanTheManc · 01-29-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilM

Got a link?

Just had a look and had no joy.

eBay link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-...-/251217441021

DanTheManc · 01-29-2013, 09:43 AM

eBay link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-...-/251217441021

01-28-2013, 11:25 AM	#1
DanTheManc E92 335i M sport Drives: E92 335i m sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	Conti mobility kit Vs Slime Vs Plugs etc... I've finally took the plunge to ditch the run flats and just ordered some Continental contact 5's. So now, I need to buy something to get me home if I get a puncture. I dont want to cart a space saver and jack around with me so I'm after some opinions on the other options available. A) What would you recommend out of the items in the thread title? B) Has anybody been unfortunate enough to get a punture and actually used any of them? Were they successful? C)Could the tyre be repaired afterwards or do you need to buy a new tyre? Are there any better products on the market I should consider?
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Frobius Captain Drives: E91 330d M-Sport / E87 118d SE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntingdon, UK Posts: 722 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 E91 330d M-Sport [0.00] 2006 E87 118d SE [0.00]	This is the one I went for. Figured a conti kit would match the conti tyres! http://www.conticomfortkit.co.uk/ __________________ 57 Sapphire Black E91 330d M-Sport Privacy Glass // Leather // Heated Seats // Bluetooth // Blacklines // BMWP Gloss Black Grille // Alpine HiFi // LCI Headlights

01-28-2013, 05:17 PM	#7
verysideways Grip estimator Drives: E91 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	Slime and Conti mobility kit is basically the same thing - bad stuff to clean up afterwards. Holts Tyreweld is pretty similar and equally effective (or ineffective depending on the puncture) but washes out with warm soapy water so is much more user friendly. I used Dynaplugs and a compressor for work as they're simply the best option. If the hole is too big for a dynaplug then it's too big for a slime kit or tyreweld anyway, ditto if the sidewall has split (which seems to happen more on runflats than on normal tyres for some reason). __________________ '07 BMW E91 330i M Sport '04 Yamaha Waverunner FX HO '04 Porsche 996 turbo cab http://petrolheadnirvana.com

01-28-2013, 08:32 PM	#14
parapaul Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 1,957 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	Senors in the hubs, determine the speed of each wheel. If one wheel is different enough to the others, it will assume there's a different rolling radius and trigger a TPMS warning. IIRC the difference in pressure has to be more than 6 or 8 psi to trigger the TPMS warning. __________________

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01-28-2013, 11:49 AM	#2
AlwynMike Captain Drives: E91 335d. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 759 iTrader: (0)	ContiMobility or Slime kits do the same thing. Don't put Slime (or Oko, or similar, like you'd use for bike tyres) in as a preventative measure. Not recommended, goes out of balance and you don't know if you've had a puncture. You'll need a jack if you go down the plug route, as there is little chance you'll be able to either see the puncture or, even if you can see it, get at the thing to plug it. So you'll probably need to take the wheel off. You'll need a compressor too, to inflate it. There are plenty of kits around with goo and compressor - there's usually a lot of Ford ones on eBay. Make sure you have the larger size goo bottle (Ford do 2 sizes - Fiesta size and Mundane-o size), and the goo is well in date. Not used either goo in anger. Used to plug tyres often in the "old days". Not sure if I'd trust a plug repair at any sort of speed these days. Mike

01-28-2013, 12:05 PM	#3
DanTheManc E92 335i M sport Drives: E92 335i m sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	I wont be using it for any motorcycle repairs. Any idea what volume the larger sealant bottle is?

01-28-2013, 04:31 PM	#6
gaza01 Lieutenant Drives: E93 325i Msport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 466 iTrader: (0)	I've got the plugs and a compressor but don't have a jack. I use plugs on the bike all the time as a get me home and have seen plugs used on cars before with no issues. Plugs if done right are actually much safer than people realise. I've used the slime once before on the bike but its too messy for my liking.

01-28-2013, 06:02 PM	#8
osteopathXI Private First Class Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe E92 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	Lexus F-Sport Tire Kit. Seriously. It's the only one that doesn't destroy the TPMS sensor ... even the M mobility kit destroys the sensors.

01-28-2013, 06:12 PM	#10
ade146 Private First Class Drives: E90 330d sport auto Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: S.Wales or Cheshire Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	No pressure sensor fitted

01-28-2013, 06:18 PM	#11
DanTheManc E92 335i M sport Drives: E92 335i m sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the advice and suggestions. I've just purchased the Conti mobility kit from eBay for £19.99 + £5.99 postage. I asked the seller the volume and expiry date as recommended above and everything was fine. I couldnt find anywhere selling the lexus kit in the UK and the conti kit was cheap enough anyway. I decided against plugging in the end because I don't fancy looking for a nail in my tyre on a wet windy night on the hard shoulder. It could be difficult to do in the dark on my own. I do feel plugging would be the best method to temporarily repair and there is less chance of wrecking the tyre or sensors. Convenience won me over. Touch wood I never have to use the kit to find out how it performs.

01-29-2013, 07:30 AM	#17
mistryn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids Posts: 1,618 iTrader: (7)	I just carry 2 cans of Holts tyre weld around with me and a compressor - touch wood I have not had to use them

01-29-2013, 09:43 AM	#22
DanTheManc E92 335i M sport Drives: E92 335i m sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	eBay link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-...-/251217441021