A possible solution to getting a flat tire on your smart

[Karl Roth]

Just buy a couple of these puppies

stock with repair parts

spare wheels tires

maybe even a spare smart, The posse can ride in the trucks.
makes the plug kit look sensible, always found the item you want is the one you did not pack and always managed to live with it.
karl

[RussBarnes]

Originally Posted by theguywiththelongestname

so...where do you keep your spare? behind the seat with the tool bag?
inquiring minds would like to know...

First I have to mention that I am not as tall as some on here, so this doesn't work for everyone. I am 5'8" and with the seat exactly where I had it a front tire fits snugly behind my seat. If I have the spokes facing ahead I have added lumbar support, but turned with the spokes rearward I can't even tell the spare is there. All of this is in a bag with jack in its box and wrench in the box too, the emergency road kit in the center back of the wheel and it all works....like I said, if you have long legs, and have your seat back further, or like it tilted way back - this isn't for you.

[rgwellsjr]

On my way to work I noticed the tire pressure light was on, so I stopped to add some air. Only after I checked each tire to identify the culprit did I notice the screw in the tread/sidewall of the tire (I mean right there, an argument could be made as to whether it was in the tread or not). The first thing I did was of course the wrong thing. I pulled out the screw and was greated by the hiss of air escaping from the tire. So I put the screw back in. After reading the directions for the glue/pump and realizing that it wasn't a permanent fix, and seeing that the screw was holding I decided to add some more air and see if I could make it to the Smart Center (4 or 5 miles). Well, it held and after waiting for an hour and a half for them to open, I got a new tire for $165. I had enough time waiting to look up the price on TireRack ($78). I asked to make sure that they weren't installing the "GOLD LINED" version of the tire, which they weren't, I was just going to pay $165 for a $78 tire. But hey, they did give me a bottle of water.

So, after reading this I too ordered the Neeleys tire repair kit. I'm not sure it would have worked here because of where the screw was; will it work on a side wall?

[mmmeat]

My Cobra didn't have a spare, either. I just made sure to bring my tool kit with me wherever I went: a cell phone and a AAA card.

Your pal,
Meat.

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by rgwellsjr

...........So, after reading this I too ordered the Neeleys tire repair kit. I'm not sure it would have worked here because of where the screw was; will it work on a side wall?

Depends on the hole. Normally, they will NOT work on a sidewall, BUT I have used it for a VERY temp fix at a VERY slow speed in a not too badly damaged sidewall (enough to get off the road and make a call or make it home).

[Karl Roth]

Originally Posted by rgwellsjr

On my way to work I noticed the tire pressure light was on, so I stopped to add some air. Only after I checked each tire to identify the culprit did I notice the screw in the tread/sidewall of the tire (I mean right there, an argument could be made as to whether it was in the tread or not). The first thing I did was of course the wrong thing. I pulled out the screw and was greated by the hiss of air escaping from the tire. So I put the screw back in. After reading the directions for the glue/pump and realizing that it wasn't a permanent fix, and seeing that the screw was holding I decided to add some more air and see if I could make it to the Smart Center (4 or 5 miles). Well, it held and after waiting for an hour and a half for them to open, I got a new tire for $165. I had enough time waiting to look up the price on TireRack ($78). I asked to make sure that they weren't installing the "GOLD LINED" version of the tire, which they weren't, I was just going to pay $165 for a $78 tire. But hey, they did give me a bottle of water.

So, after reading this I too ordered the Neeleys tire repair kit. I'm not sure it would have worked here because of where the screw was; will it work on a side wall?

Due to the design flex of the side wall it is a non repairable area for puntures of any sort any type of repair... it becomes just so much petrochemical junk.
karl

[churpee]

Thak You For The Nealey Tire Repair Idea I Ordered Mine And It Was Send Very Quickly -it Now Lives It The Rear Door-thank Again For A Great Idea And Tire Solution

[nprsmart]

Originally Posted by theguywiththelongestname

i just put a Nealey Tire Repair kit into the rear hatch cargo area...

Great idea. Ordered one and got it this week. It fits perfectly in the driver door pocket with my tire pressure gauge.

[saxdiva]

Originally Posted by redbluff

I have had the unlucky/lucky experience of using the Nealey kit. This stuff really works. It is not a plug with glue that is temporary. It is a silicone rubber product that seals. When the tire gets hit it seals even more. Really hard after it cures I punctured a rear tire with a Nail. Used the Nealey kit. Tire was still on the car. Filled the tire with the air pump. That was 1,000 miles ago.

Best product for the Smartie

Just ordered one for myself... thanks for the testimonial.

[a2jack]

Only 100% sure flat tire repair kit.