Tire Pressure Monitor is Great!

The Dude · 01-19-2008, 08:57 PM

The Tire Pressure Monitor-What a great invention.

Today I was on the Turnpike (limited exits and service plazas are like 40 miles apart) something punctured my rear tire. When it happened I had no idea. The low tire warning came on. I was loosing about a pound per minute(I knew that by watching the DIC pressure). Luckly I was able to make it to an exit and pulled in to a gas station with 10psi left in the tire. I could hear the air rushing out of the tire. I was at the air fill station and a good smaratian came by and happend to have a tire plug kit in his car and plugged my tire. How forunate for me.

Anyway never having a TPM in a car before my Redline I can say this device saved me, at minimum I would not have realized the tire was punctured until it was flat then probably ruined a $150 tire. I tell you it is great that this is mandated in 2008 cars.

On another note anyone know how good a tire plug is. I watched the pressure on the way home and it did not drop at all. Should I feel safe with the plug if I am not losing air and not worry about it or should I try to get the tire an internal patch.

**James L. Lee** · 01-19-2008, 09:52 PM

Tire plugs work well...have had one for about 2000 miles and no problems...

ggccg · 01-19-2008, 10:05 PM

Take it to the tire store and have them do an internal patch. The plugs are OK for a temp repair, but if you spin your wheels, they can pull out.

DSqr · 01-24-2008, 05:25 AM

Plugs are intended for temporary repair. In theory, you shouldn't drive over 55 or for more than 50 miles.

Get the tire patched for your own safety.

Lil GTO · 01-25-2008, 01:17 AM

I had a puncture repaired by a dealer once - had to make an appointment and wait a couple days and then sit there for hours - not sure exactly what they used - but it came out a couple days later. So I stopped at a random service station and they patched it with a plug that had a very gooey substance on it that held through the remaining tread life of the tire.

pastohio · 01-25-2008, 12:39 PM

Has anyone had the tire air changed to nitrogen ?? I have it in several cars and do the tire sensors still seem to record properly with the nitrogen?? Thanks for any input !!!

01-19-2008, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Dude Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 26 My Photos: (0)	Tire Pressure Monitor is Great! The Tire Pressure Monitor-What a great invention. Today I was on the Turnpike (limited exits and service plazas are like 40 miles apart) something punctured my rear tire. When it happened I had no idea. The low tire warning came on. I was loosing about a pound per minute(I knew that by watching the DIC pressure). Luckly I was able to make it to an exit and pulled in to a gas station with 10psi left in the tire. I could hear the air rushing out of the tire. I was at the air fill station and a good smaratian came by and happend to have a tire plug kit in his car and plugged my tire. How forunate for me. Anyway never having a TPM in a car before my Redline I can say this device saved me, at minimum I would not have realized the tire was punctured until it was flat then probably ruined a $150 tire. I tell you it is great that this is mandated in 2008 cars. On another note anyone know how good a tire plug is. I watched the pressure on the way home and it did not drop at all. Should I feel safe with the plug if I am not losing air and not worry about it or should I try to get the tire an internal patch. __________________ The Dude 08 REDLINE Bluestone Ordered 6/21/07 Delivered 8/11/07

01-19-2008, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
James L. Lee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 237 My Photos: (0)	Tire plugs work well...have had one for about 2000 miles and no problems... __________________ Jim Red Line Manual Chrome Alloy Wheels Color: Bluestone Black Premium Leather CD/Ipod Monsoon 2002 BMW Z8 - Silver Pearl-red/black interior 2008 Toyota Sienna Limited with Bruan Handicap upgrade for wife in wheelchair

01-24-2008, 05:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
DSqr First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belvidere, IL Posts: 76 My Photos: (0)	Tire Plugs Plugs are intended for temporary repair. In theory, you shouldn't drive over 55 or for more than 50 miles. Get the tire patched for your own safety. __________________ Silver Graphite Black Leather Manual Trans LSD VIN 5659 Deposit 22 Feb 06 Imaged 8 Jun 06 3400 24 Jun 06 3800 19 Jul 06 Bayed - 29 Jul 06 Home - 8 Aug 06 DONE

01-25-2008, 01:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lil GTO First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 703 My Photos: (0)	It depends I had a puncture repaired by a dealer once - had to make an appointment and wait a couple days and then sit there for hours - not sure exactly what they used - but it came out a couple days later. So I stopped at a random service station and they patched it with a plug that had a very gooey substance on it that held through the remaining tread life of the tire.

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01-19-2008, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
ggccg First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under Skip's Skin Posts: 1,496 My Photos: (0)	Take it to the tire store and have them do an internal patch. The plugs are OK for a temp repair, but if you spin your wheels, they can pull out.

01-25-2008, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
pastohio Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 80 My Photos: (0)	Has anyone had the tire air changed to nitrogen ?? I have it in several cars and do the tire sensors still seem to record properly with the nitrogen?? Thanks for any input !!!

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