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Old 08-17-2020, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn View Post
Gorilla tape will hold a window should a regulator snap very very unlikely.

I have a tire patch kit uses no tool to install a temporary plug. (they last long enough you can get home with it). I plugged one of my tires and since it's run on flat and also close to end of life I decided not to patch it and it's been most of 2020 and several thousand miles. Holding strong.

I would bring a portable air pump. VIAIR is the one I use.



This is the Gizmo that will plug a screw/nail hole in seconds.

I left it in as a long term test to see if they last more than just 50 miles.

2500 miles later the tire holds air like all the rest. I can get it patched for free but that tire is EOL so I'm just running it until I'm not comfortable with the red neck wear bars (where the tire is smooth in spots all the way around vs across).
The inspection receipt from shop that did inspection shows proper a/c recharge (evacuationg vacuum, holding, recharche etc...) so as long as a/c works good, I'll avoid messing with windows.
Interesting, never seen that Gizmo tire patch before.
I have air pump in each car but I may order new compact one and take it with me.
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