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    Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 5:58pm
Thought I'd share this tip. I have a small 12V air compressor that, unlike many, doesn't take forever to inflate a tire. It turns out that you can plug it into the rear garage 12V outlet and reach the left tire, then plug it in behind the TV on the inside to reach the right tire.  

It's small enough to fit inside the spare when you're not using it, and it doesn't weigh much at all. It's convenient and it gives you a little peace of mind knowing that you have a compressor when towing. 

Not sure of the forum rules about posting links to sites. If its allowed, I'm happy to share the exact model. 
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Thanks! 

Here's the link to the one I bought. 


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I took a look at that air compressor yesterday, expensive for a 12 volt model but after years of dealing with the bargain models I think I'll look for one like that next time I need to replace one.  I keep an air compressor and tire plug kit in 2 of our 3 vehicles.  The only time I've had to actually change a tire was when the hole was way too big for the plug. 
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techntrek - do the plugs work on radial tires?  I always heard that radials needed to be patched rather than plugged.
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Originally posted by danthoman

techntrek - do the plugs work on radial tires?  I always heard that radials needed to be patched rather than plugged.

I am not Techntrek but I will take a stab at this. As I have heard it you should not use plugs on steel belted tires because the belts could cut through the plug. That being said I am sure it would work in an emergency. 
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Thanks Seanl.  I looked on the internet and as usual the answers are contradictory.  Firestone says to patch and plug; michelin says to patch only and other manufactures say to plug only. Some say to remove the tire and use a spreader while others say not to use a spreader because it deforms the tire when patched.  The tire guy I buy from says they only patch tires (I just called) but I have seen them plug tires.  This link seems to make some sense:

http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl028a.htm
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The ones I've used for years say they are good for radials, and I've permanently patched several tires with them with no leaks.
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Techntrek - like you I have messed with the cheaper models as well. This one seems significantly better in terms of inflation. I'm not crazy about the threaded fitting to the valve stem on mine - it doesn't swivel as easy as it should. Still better than anything else I've tried.

My tires were about 10psi low last weekend. It took maybe 10 seconds for each tire to inflate.

From my motorcycle days, I became used to carrying a plug kit. I now do that with my cars and trailers as well. I also carry some green slime sealant. It's non-flammable and can get you moving fast, allowing you to repair later in a safer or more convenient location.
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I've been plugging radials for 40 years, no issues, the best way is a plug/patch but it requires a tire dismount.
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