Good evening everyone,. I told Biran that I was going to post when I received and test my kit and compressor. I ordered the stainless steel Xtrem kit whit a compressor. First: the tool is almost a piece of art, it's compact and easy to use. I took a use tire at the shop and recreate the scenario that could happen to a tire that is still repairable. I puncture it with a very tinny nail, I used the clearing tool and moved it in and out several time, push the air stopper in so I can remove the tool and prepare the insert to repair the hole, then finally push the plug inside the hole, it went in with a reasonable effort. I wanted to be sure it can not come out so I tried to pull it out, no way it is solid, I removed the tire from the rim and tried to remove it from the inside, still solid the only thing that came off was the brass tip, put the tire back on the rim and inflate it to 60psi (way to much) and no leak.
The compressor is very small , I was not sure about the precision of the gage so I tested it with 3 different tire gages, a new one, a use one, the electronic that I use to calibrate my tire machine and the one on the compressor. At 35psi, the difference between the lowest and highest was 1/2 psi so close enough for me. For the cars equip with tpms, you can also check the reading in the cluster
After testing it myself and compared it with cheaper stuff I had seen on the market, my opinion is that this is the best emergency kit money can buy, it's compact, complete and fairly easy to use.
As I have stated in previous post, I still recommend to have the tire check for internal damage but at least you have a chance to get you out of trouble or risk a damage to the car trying to take it on a flat bed truck.
I tried to put the link from the my previous post but could not figure out how to, maybe Colin can help me on that one.
It great that Brian is our direct source for this product, every CCF members have someone they can rely on.
My english been far than perfect, but I'm sure you will understand.
Stephane :seeya: