What are ppl without RFTs using in emergencies ?

[Alext]

I've heard of the BMW mobility kit but are there any other easier to obtain and less costly options?

[thewafflecaust]

I have the Slime Power Spair kit, havent had to use it yet.

[dr335e93]

Slime kit. Available at repco. Used it twice and concur it gets you out of a jam.

[Dackelone]

...full size spare tire(205/50HR17 on 7.5j steel wheel from e46 330i) with BMW's jack kit...

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

...full size spare tire(205/50HR17 on 7.5j steel wheel from e46 330i) with BMW's jack kit...

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+1. I've got a stock front wheel with the stock RFT attached to it in my boot.

I've had to use it once so far and it is far better than any mobility kit.

[cat-like]

I got the mobility kit thrown in with the car, I hope I never have to use it.

I had a flat one morning when I walked into the garage - no problem because I still have the original wheels & tyres stored at home.

Getting a flat while driving? - I keep my fingers crossed and the BMW assist card handy.

[MightyMouseTech]

A cell phone and two spare sets of wheels and tires kicking around.

[Giveway74]

I carry a portable compressor and plugs. I also carry a jack as the plugs are easier to put in when the wheel is off the car.

It works fine for nails and screws. Sidewall tears are another problem which i would use roadside assist for.

Long trips i will carry one of my track tyres as a spare.


I have also heard this is good. http://www.continental-tyres.com.au/...ortkit-en.html

A lot easier to use than the BMW mobility kit as you don't need to take the valve out like you do with BMW

[PeteA]

I use one of these


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MOTORCYCL...0693c69&_uhb=1

[PeteA]

Originally Posted by Ian///M

Small compressor is best. I have used those silly gas bottles on my motorcycle some years ago and they are pretty useless, doubt they'd be any good on a larger car tyre. I now carry a small compressor on my motorcycle trips with a tyre repair kit.
In the car I have the full Slime kit, but really should invest in a spare tyre for out of town trips as will be caught out one day.

Yep. Mobile phone and a spare wheel at home is best and first point of contact for me. I've used the above kit a few times on a van and the bottles are pretty good from my experiences. You need about 3 bottles for a 25 PSI pump on a car tyre. Agree though a proper compressor that goes in a ciggy lighter will be more reliable and able to get a specific pressure inflation that you're after.

[RadiuM]

mobile phone.. flatbed.

I still want to get a proper space saver for it though. I've heard one of the HSV ones fit and cover the front callipers but haven't been able to confirm it..

[VGR00]

Originally Posted by RadiuM

mobile phone.. flatbed.

I still want to get a proper space saver for it though. I've heard one of the HSV ones fit and cover the front callipers but haven't been able to confirm it..

I have a HSV space saver. You will need to bore out the hub centre by about 2mm. I only take it with me on longer trips. Only had to use it once so far. Also have the BMW mobility kit which has got me out of trouble once as well.

[RadiuM]

awesome, is the HSV one a generic one they use on all their cars?

[VGR00]

Originally Posted by RadiuM

awesome, is the HSV one a generic one they use on all their cars?

Not sure on that.... I got it on Ebay. it was a black alloy spacesaver with tyre and I paid about A$80 delivered.

[_Ryan_]

Phone a friend, flatbed, or my favourite- drive on it to a tyre shop. Depends how stiff your sidewalls are and if you want to repair it or not. If I damage a wheel I'll buy new ones.

[ItsHectic]

Roadside assistance.

[yawn]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

+1. I've got a stock front wheel with the stock RFT attached to it in my boot.

I've had to use it once so far and it is far better than any mobility kit.

So how do you keep the wheel from moving whilst driving?

[Blauweisser]

I've got the slime pack, plus a patching kit, plus a good quality foot pump. I also keep a pack of valve cores in the car. You never know if it's something as simple as a failed valve core. I like the foot pump better than a compressor. Simpler, cheaper, and more reliable. Big W sells a good one for $25. I use it every week for adjusting our tyres.

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

+1. I've got a stock front wheel with the stock RFT attached to it in my boot.

I've had to use it once so far and it is far better than any mobility kit.

So was thinking of doing the same, obviously no fitment issues i assume using the front on the rear if need be?

[drjekl]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

So was thinking of doing the same, obviously no fitment issues i assume using the front on the rear if need be?

Dont forget a jack and nut breaker bar

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by drjekl

Dont forget a jack and nut breaker bar

Yeah will get a price from the dealer on the BMW jack kit, unless anyone can recommend somewhere else to get one from.

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by Ian///M

Just get one of these for emergencies http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...d=141988#Cross

Cool thanks, so that rectangular bit on the top fits into the BMW jack mounting point ok then?