Portable air compressor

[navion]

Not too long ago someone made reference to carrying a compressor and tire repair kit in their car in case a runcrap was punctured. That got me thinking that perhaps I should be doing the same thing for piece of mind. As there is no spare or even a jack (no jack points that a jack could reach anyway) with the ZR1, onsite tire repair is all there is. My question is for those of you who are in a similar predicament is this. Do you recommend a particular model or brand of 12V compressor or is any of the ones on the shelf at crappy tire suitable? I also know I can drive approx. 80km on a runcrap but then the tire is finished for sure.

 

[CaledoniaBrian]

Can't speak to your ZR1, but I have used one of them little crappy tire ones for 20 plus years. I carry it with me in my truck, in case of a slow leak or something like that. Have used it a number of times after picking up a nail when I still worked... (the steel mill was full of things that like to go in tires) I also use it on my golf caddy when I get to the course and the tires are low. Back in my camping days, I use it to blow up air mattress and water toys. Great little thing to have around. Slow. but it will get the job done.

 

[Riley P]

Well, the Canadian Tire site is less than useful as I was going to point out the pump I have. I bought a small pump that has a pressure display built in. I got it on sale and have used it quite a few times. I also carry a can of slime, pliers, and side cutters as well as a plug kit in my car. I haven't had to use it yet but it gives a little comfort on the road.

 

[fuelguy]

My sons camaro only has a portable air compressor, no spare and no run flats....from the factory.

 

[FordPrefect]

CAA




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[navion]

CAA can't handle a ZR1 as they can't be towed (per owner manual). Need a car trailer or truck with flatbed which CAA won't pay for so no benefit to me to join for the ZR1. Have it for DD though.

 

[Case75]

CAA covers the driver so if you have it Terrry for your DD then you have it for any vehicle you're driving. And they do pay for a flatbed. I've used one twice this year.

 

[CCO]

CAA covers the driver so if you have it Terrry for your DD then you have it for any vehicle you're driving. And they do pay for a flatbed. I've used one twice this year.

+1 .. I've used one too.

C.

 

[FordPrefect]

My other car, and it's not even a Corvette

 

[CCO]

Alright -- what did you do to it Wayne? Those things are hard to break.
C.

 

[FordPrefect]

tossed the belt, I couldn't handle the powerless steering.