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Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
Since the vast majority of flat tires are caused by slow leaks from nails, screws, etc., all that you should have is a small cheap air compressor to keep the tire inflated until it can be repaired.
Also, leave the nail, screw, etc. in place to serve as a temporary plug.
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I have a small compressor that is a flat box that fits easily in the little place under the trunk floor where the tool kit is. But it is often not quite that simple. The flat I got last week that finally made me ditch the run flats was from a standard pneumatic roofing nail and was in the center of the tread. But I was about 60 miles from home and the nail did not seal the hole well. So I had to stop every 15 minutes to add more air. What is really needed is an air pump and one of the those kits to insert a plug. That is what I plan to carry from now on.