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01-19-2010, 08:51 PM
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Mobility Kit vs Did quick forum searches of this forum for Mobility Kit and Continent
Posted this in another forum and thought to add here too:
Did quick forum searches of this forum for Mobility Kit and Continental ContiComfortKit with no effective results. Just thought I'd ask if anyone is using these? I found references in the e90 (Xbimmers) forum. Apparently, BMW does not make the "Mobility Kit" for the X5 but does for other specific vehicles, or so says my dealer parts dept. I can get a BMW general kit (pump and filler "goop" {his word not mine} for about $180). The Continental ContiComfortKit is only about $80 at tirerack. e90 posts indicate the Mobility kit is much nicer but I do not know what the BMW general kit is like and if it is in any way worth the extra $100 over the Continental ContiComfortKit. I believe they are all basically pumps with filler to seal a puncture so you can drive a bit further in safety. Thoughts? T.I.A. Last edited by RedRockin; 01-19-2010 at 10:27 PM. 
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01-19-2010, 09:43 PM
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Personally, I use this for $20.
Smart Spair 15 Minute Emergency Tire Repair (#SS-PDQ/06) - NEW Slime Quick Spair & Slime Shield It's not quite as convenient, as it is a two step process. First you squeeze the Slime into the tire from the slime bottle using a tube, than you inflate it with the pump. But you can buy it for $20 at Sears and most auto stores.
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01-20-2010, 01:55 PM
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Missed the boat on the $150 space-saver spare. Could have put it in the build but passed. By the time I realized I should have ordered with, vehicle had started "in production" and the order could not be changed. My dealer now tells me the total of the pieces that would have been included with the space-saver spare would now be close to $500. Given the 3 year lease, I will either preepmtively purchase four OE RFs from tirerack (as low as $250 ea. ship incl) or possibly buy 4 non-RFs, pull the RFs and save them for lease end return, and drive on the non-Rfs. Either way, I think having one of these kits is wise - especially given my very rural local - so now I am just hoping to learn more about the differences to make an intelligent decision.
They all seem to warn about possible damage to tire pressure sensor from using the filler sealant but I think that is a worthwhile risk for the comfort of being able to re-inflate and drive further safely. Really now kicking myself for not adding that space saver spare with the original order (don't really need the extra storage so I have absolutely no idea what I was thinking by not adding it)!!
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#5
01-20-2010, 04:06 PM
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Bought Slime safety spair system at Walmart for $50. This one is easier to apply (Just plug in to the valve and inflat with slime and air all together) and also the slime material is different than the $20 one. I just bought it since I do not have run flat and spare tire!
Amazon.com: Slime 50051 Safety Spair Roadside Emergency Essential Kit: Automotive
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01-20-2010, 05:14 PM
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Didn't find any at walmart.com but found a few others:
Slime Power Spair Flat Tire Repair Kit — Model# 70004 | Tire Repair + Sealant | Northern Tool + Equipment MotoSpair Tire Repair Kit - JCWhitney Slime Safety Spair : Target Each a bit different, leaning towards the one at Northerntool. Compressor looks much more substantial and the plugs could be handy too.
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01-20-2010, 08:34 PM
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Do not buy the MotoSpair. It is designed for motocycle smaller tire. The package comes with 8oz sealant which is not enought for SUV tire and the pump is much less power.
The one I got is like the one from Target but mine comes with jumpstart cable, first aid kit etc. The one you want from Northern tool is the most powerful pump and available at Walmart store too. I compared the Power Spair flat tire kit and the one i bought safety spair kit 37pcs. Size and weight about the same. But Slime rep said safety spair kit is more friendly to TPM cause the material is different. The safety spair kit is pure liquid but all other Slime including power spair kit with some residual stuff in it. You will see the difference in person when you compare these two bottles. That's why only saftey spair kit can pump air and slime in one step. All other Slime kit requires you to change the value with their adpater to pass through Slime material. Hope not confusing you  Quote:
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01-20-2010, 08:39 PM
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01-20-2010, 08:48 PM
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One is squeezed by hand from a bottle and can be thicker, with more little fibers and bits of rubber (you remove the valve stem with the onlder, two-step process.) To do the one step and have the air pump pump the solution into the tire past the air valve, it must be thinner and smoother.
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#10
01-20-2010, 05:28 PM
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The one sold at Northern Tool is quite nice, but having seen all three of the Slime packages in real-life, I'd recommend seeing the Largest version before buying. The compressor is nice, but the package is considerably larger than than the other two options.
Here's all the "Slime" repair kit options: Slime Portable Flat Tire Repair Kits - NEW Slime Quick Spair & Slime Shield And the Slime statement about TPM Sensor compatibility: http://www.slime.com/faq.html#answer_1111
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