New Tires!! What mobility kit to get?

x97Melbourne · 11-20-2009, 06:54 PM

Hi All,
I haven't posted in a while...been a bad boy.
Anyway, I just got a set of 18" Yokohoma S-Drive tires at 20,000 miles. The rears were getting very low and the fronts still had 3-5K remaining, so I took the plunge and replaced all. I bought at the tirerack and had installed at a local Tire Kingdom. And....they managed to sell me an alignment...I know, I'm a sucker!!
The tires feel the same as the stock run-flats. Can't tell any difference, which is good.

MY QUESTION is....I've been doing some searching on this site for mobility kits....what kind do most of you guys have....and why did you get the one that you do have. Any problems???
THANKS.

Mutilator · 11-20-2009, 08:09 PM

Conticomfortkit also from Tirerack.

Mike01ci · 11-20-2009, 08:28 PM

I am really cheap and bought a $5 can of fix-a-flat and a $10 compressor from Wal-mart (I think it was the Slime brand)... It was cheap and easy and I was in a hurry.... In 4 years I am yet to use it (knock on wood).

warmtoes · 11-21-2009, 12:42 AM

I have the BMW Mobility kit that I bought off of one of the BMW Online vendors that frequents this site. I thnk they closed their website because of some fraudulent orders though.

DVDA · 11-21-2009, 12:55 AM

Mike, not to change the subject but did someone steal your 01 325?

If so did someone steal your 07 & 08 as well since they follow the "gone" pattern

m_thompson · 11-21-2009, 07:22 AM

I bought the Conticomfortkit from Tirerack. It was half of the cost of the BMW kit.

cadeucsb · 11-21-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_thompson

I bought the Conticomfortkit from Tirerack. It was half of the cost of the BMW kit.

+1

half the cost, almost identical product and the substance is latex based I believe and will come out of your tire with water (unlike fix a flat).

Hit up Gill from TireRack in the wheels/tires forum if you have any other questions.

Tom K. · 11-21-2009, 11:50 AM

Any motorcycle shop will sell you a small 12v compressor (I like the Airman Sparrow) and plug kit for under $50.00. Personally I'd stay away from squirting anything inside the tire as the TPMS sensors aren't cheap. By the way, what were you charged for an alignment at the tire shop?

Tom

x97Melbourne · 11-21-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

Any motorcycle shop will sell you a small 12v compressor (I like the Airman Sparrow) and plug kit for under $50.00. Personally I'd stay away from squirting anything inside the tire as the TPMS sensors aren't cheap. By the way, what were you charged for an alignment at the tire shop?

Tom

Tom -- they chared me $116. And apparantly has a 6-month guarentee. LIke, I said, they had a live one one their hands. They probably opened some champagne after I left!!

imported_mega · 11-21-2009, 02:11 PM

I got AAA

Mike01ci · 11-21-2009, 05:35 PM

Is there anything wrong w/ this? http://www.amazon.com/Slime-Smart-15...sim_dbs_auto_5

Tom K. · 11-21-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x97Melbourne

Tom -- they chared me $116. And apparantly has a 6-month guarentee. LIke, I said, they had a live one one their hands. They probably opened some champagne after I left!!

Thanks (I assume it was for both ends). My dealer charged a great deal more than that. Next time, it's an independant for me.

Tom

Bullitt · 11-22-2009, 03:58 AM

The 3 mobile tire repair solutions most preferred on these forums appear to be:

- M Mobility Kit
- Continental ContiComfort Kit
- any compact compressor + tire plugs

I ended up purchasing the conticomfort kit. However, I plan to keep tire plugs handy. I'll always try tire plugs first and avoid using the sealant unless the plugs and compressor method doesn't work.

turner23 · 11-23-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x97Melbourne

Hi All,
I haven't posted in a while...been a bad boy.
Anyway, I just got a set of 18" Yokohoma S-Drive tires at 20,000 miles. The rears were getting very low and the fronts still had 3-5K remaining, so I took the plunge and replaced all. I bought at the tirerack and had installed at a local Tire Kingdom. And....they managed to sell me an alignment...I know, I'm a sucker!!
The tires feel the same as the stock run-flats. Can't tell any difference, which is good.

MY QUESTION is....I've been doing some searching on this site for mobility kits....what kind do most of you guys have....and why did you get the one that you do have. Any problems???
THANKS.

Hey, very interested in hearing everyones opinions. I've still got the original run flats on my 128 at 24k miles, but would love to switch to real tires with a good mobility kit. You say your new tires feel the same as the stock run flats; do you mean in terms if handling, traction, comfort? Is the ride any smoother or quieter compared to the runflats?

Nick

derekL · 01-28-2010, 04:28 AM

how does spraying the sealant damage the TPMS? and has anyone actually used the kit? not just bought it and did your TPMS get damaged?

Feyd · 01-28-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike07i

Is there anything wrong w/ this? http://www.amazon.com/Slime-Smart-15...sim_dbs_auto_5

Got one of these in my trunk right now.

ESC OFF · 02-02-2010, 05:23 PM

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http://www.tyreguardian.com/

11-20-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	New Tires!! What mobility kit to get? Hi All, I haven't posted in a while...been a bad boy. Anyway, I just got a set of 18" Yokohoma S-Drive tires at 20,000 miles. The rears were getting very low and the fronts still had 3-5K remaining, so I took the plunge and replaced all. I bought at the tirerack and had installed at a local Tire Kingdom. And....they managed to sell me an alignment...I know, I'm a sucker!! The tires feel the same as the stock run-flats. Can't tell any difference, which is good. MY QUESTION is....I've been doing some searching on this site for mobility kits....what kind do most of you guys have....and why did you get the one that you do have. Any problems??? THANKS. __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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11-20-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
Mutilator Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 09 AW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Conticomfortkit also from Tirerack.
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Mike01ci First Lieutenant 78 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 16 M2 & 03 M5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (5)	I am really cheap and bought a $5 can of fix-a-flat and a $10 compressor from Wal-mart (I think it was the Slime brand)... It was cheap and easy and I was in a hurry.... In 4 years I am yet to use it (knock on wood). __________________ 16 M2 & 03 M5 - current 95 540i- sold, 09 135i - sold, 08 335i - sold, 07 335i - sold, 10 550i - sold, 99 m3 - sold, 06 m3 - sold (regret). 01 325ci - sold/gone/my 1st car, (later found abandoned in a field w/ fire damage).
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11-21-2009, 12:42 AM	#4
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I have the BMW Mobility kit that I bought off of one of the BMW Online vendors that frequents this site. I thnk they closed their website because of some fraudulent orders though. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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DVDA Major 125 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	Mike, not to change the subject but did someone steal your 01 325? If so did someone steal your 07 & 08 as well since they follow the "gone" pattern __________________ '10 E92 335i\|Le Mans Blue\|Black Dakota\|Light Burl Walnut Trim\|Premium\|///M-Sport\|Steptronic\|I-Drive\|Comfort Access\|
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Any motorcycle shop will sell you a small 12v compressor (I like the Airman Sparrow) and plug kit for under $50.00. Personally I'd stay away from squirting anything inside the tire as the TPMS sensors aren't cheap. By the way, what were you charged for an alignment at the tire shop? Tom
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Mike01ci First Lieutenant 78 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 16 M2 & 03 M5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (5)	Is there anything wrong w/ this? http://www.amazon.com/Slime-Smart-15...sim_dbs_auto_5 __________________ 16 M2 & 03 M5 - current 95 540i- sold, 09 135i - sold, 08 335i - sold, 07 335i - sold, 10 550i - sold, 99 m3 - sold, 06 m3 - sold (regret). 01 325ci - sold/gone/my 1st car, (later found abandoned in a field w/ fire damage).
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