Mobility Kit vs Did quick forum searches of this forum for Mobility Kit and Continent

[RedRockin]

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.

[Penguin]

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.

[gen2c4s]

I have a space saver in my e70 (only available if you dont have 7 seater) a compressor and the gunk. It was not speccable but a dealer fit option. I needed the space saver as my winters are no run flats.

[RedRockin]

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)!!

[us_matrix]

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

[RedRockin]

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.

[Penguin]

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

[RedRockin]

Actually, I just found it cheaper ($69.53 w/free ship) at amazon: Amazon.com: Slime Powerspair - 48 Piece Kit Tire Repair Kit: Automotive

Don't mind the extra size as I will have the storage compartment - where my spare should be!!!

Peng, for some reason that link works but with no images. I think I have seen the spectrum (unless you are saying the "largest" one is larger still than the 70004). Unless I see something else that grabs me more, I'm headed to amazon. BTW, Northern has a pretty low score on resellerratings: Northern Tool + Equipment Catalog Co. - northerntool.com - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings

EDIT: another reason I'm leaning towards the larger compressor is the larger tires we have and the inflate time. Of course, i would be thrilled to pay for this and never have to use it!!

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by RedRockin

I think I have seen the spectrum (unless you are saying the "largest" one is larger still than the 70004).

No, the largest is the 7004.

They have a small Power Sport for motorcycles with a small compressor, a SmartSpare 15 minute kit, the one-step Safety Spare, and the largest Power Spare.

Note that I believe the large Power Spare uses the two-step process where you first put the slime in the tire and then inflate, vs. the one step process of the Safety Spare.

[Denalio]

Conti kit is basically the Airman re-branded. The Airman uses Dunlop sealant. I have the Airman but have never had to use the sealant. The sealant is now expired and I don't know where I can get a replacement Dunlop canister.