I will be making a road trip later this summer and am a little nervous without even having a donut spare in case of a flat tire. Has anyone actually had to use the tire repair system that comes with our F Types ? I read over the owners manual and even printed out the instructions and put them in an envelope and put them in the storage bin just to have right at hand rather than thumbing through the manual on the side of the road somewhere.

I am thinking it might be a good idea to carry one of those kits that comes with the plugs and tools to have handy in case I pick up a nail in the tread and use that rather than go to the trouble of using the factory system, filling the tire with the sealant and then having the expense of having to replace the sealant can and compressor hose plus I understand that a lot of tire repair shops don't like to handle tires that have had a sealant injected into them and it also may necessitate replacing the TPMS module as well. All in all probably an expensive problem.

Questions:

• Can the compressor be used without the sealant just to pump the tire back up after a plug is installed ?
• What have your experiences been if you actually had to use the factory repair system ?

I am considering buying one of these little kits by Dynaplug. Nice and compact. They got a good review on the Project Farm website but they are an expensive little bugger. The Slime kit also got a good review and it's less than $10

 

I picked up the Slime Deluxe Kit. I see they now have an Ultimate kit with tools that are made of all metal. I may need to upgrade.


Luckily I have not had to use it or the factory repair system yet. I have used kits similar to the Slime kit in the past with good results. Patched three tires and never had a leak. The only issue I had with them was the cheap included tools broke.

 

If you are going to use a tire plug kit add a pair of side cut or needle nose pliers to pull the foreign objects out of the tire, a tarp to sit or lie on during the repair and a bottle of windex to find the hole (from soap bubbles) if it is hard to find. You can also have this handy to clean your windows.

 

I, also, have the Slime kit, packaged in a small, flat zipper case (formerly used to hold a laptop CD drive), along with a pair of pliers. I've never used the goop, but I've used the pump without it.

As a side note for others with older model years, the goop has a shelf life date. I expect it's good well past that date, but not worth the risk. The exact version isn't readily available, but I got a canister of Airman on Amazon that fits in the kit.

 

Tire plug kits are a compact and very effective way to carry mobility insurance with you. The only real problem is they are best affixed when the tire is off the car (so you can ream and apply perpendicular to the tire surface). With a low car like the F-Type and tight wheel well clearances, unless it's on the front and you can turn the wheel outward and roll it to the point that the penetrating object is forward, it's almost impossible to do on the car. So unless you also have a lug wrench and suitable jack with you, you're still going to need some assistance at first with a tire plug (although it will get you on your way a lot faster than trying to find a suitable replacement tire). The mobility kit that comes with the car is designed to be applied while the tire is still on the car since it's all applied through the valve. Tire plugs are cleaner and work better, but probably not quite as much of a help at the roadside. Get it to a garage and the plug is far better than the goop any day.

They really are two different products that serve two different purposes. The goop/inflator is designed to just get you off the road to a safe place where you can arrange for more thorough help. The plug is designed to resolve a flat permanently.

That being said--I carry both!

 

I have never used the goop kit but I have twice used a repair plug (StopNGo), see this post: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...2/#post2651663

 

I fully agree with all you say!
See my previous post for a link to another post I made about using the StopNGo plug kit.
As I say there I both times used the plug kit in the comfort of my own garage but I could have in theory done it by the roadside, as I carry a proper (folding) lug wrench and 19 mm socket in my car toolkit, it's just that I was close to home anyway both times I realised I had a flat.

 

i keep tire plug kit, side cuter plyers (for pulling nails/etc) small 12 volt compressor and two cans of fix a flat all out of the way, under the trunk pad along with a few spray cleaners in the boot.

Depending on the cause of the leak, I should be able to get on my way.

Good comments above about rear tire access and something to lay on !

Didn't think of that. - GREAT FORUM !!!!!!!!!!!

BEST !

RWS

 

I got a new container of goo last year, though I was surprised my 9+ year-old goo was still fluid.

The most valuable tool I carry for an unexpected flat is my AAA card. But that only helps if you have cell service.

 

I do keep a small tool kit in the storage bin along with an old bath towel, a small spray bottle of quick detailer in case of bird bombs and another with some Windex and an MF towel. One of those plastic .30 cal ammo cans from Harbor Freight will hold quite a few items and fits neatly in the bin without taking up a lot of space and if the quick detailer or Windex leaked it would prevent a mess. Project Farms did a pretty good test on the plug kits. It cracked me up when he was doing burnouts and donuts in his truck to see how well the plugs held up. One of the interesting and relevant points he made was that the Dynaplug kit being so compact might be quite useful when trying to use it on a tire still on the vehicle where you have limited space to work. Here's the test.

 

Probably obvious, but remember that the OEM sealant bottles have an expiration date. I have no idea how long past that date they are still OK. Does anyone know?

The OEM bottles are also pricey to replace. I bought this replacement below for a LOT less. Fits perfectly in the space where the OEM bottle goes. And it has the advantage that the sealant does not flow thru the compressor, which can't be good for the compressor. +1 on also carrying a plug kit. Much better option if the situation permits.

 

I've used Slime for years on different tires/wheels/vehicles. AFAIK, "Your results may vary". I've also run through many tube repair kits bicycling flatting tires back when I considered that to be a fun pastime. That being said, the former boy scout in me says ...
+1 on tire repair/plug kit
+1 on tools
+1 on a soapy water bottle (because you can run out of spit on these big tires)
+1 on Slime, because why not?

Still, I wouldn't trust any of the above longer than it took to get to a tire dealer, understanding that the best they can do there would be to (attempt to) repair it, as odds on they do not carry a replacement tire. (+1 on Les Schwab, as they seem to be more focused on serving than selling.)

When I found myself on the road with a leaky tire due to ingesting a bolt, I spend quite a while trying to grok the Jag's tire repair system, and then called AAA.

 

After watching the video I am adding a box cutter or razor blade to the tools I carry. Had I needed to plug a tire I do not currently have anything in the car to cut the plug off after inserting it into the tire!

 

I keep a Leatherman tool or a generic equivalent in the glovebox of both vehicles. It comes in handy often and if I need something more substantial I have some tools in the rear storage areas.

 

get this:

Pull the object out AND cut the trailing edge of the plug !


BEST !

RWS

 

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I bought this from Amazon in 2022 and had reason to use it.

AirMan ResQ Pro+ Tire Repair Kit

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   It worked fine and yes tire store did fix it for me without a problem. I feel better knowing I have it in the trunk.