Jacks
#1
Jacks
I was wondering,
what fancy jacks are everyone using? Not that I have had to change a tire, but you never know. Better prepared than sorry in one of those long family trips. I always have a can of tire sealant, and a pump.
what fancy jacks are everyone using? Not that I have had to change a tire, but you never know. Better prepared than sorry in one of those long family trips. I always have a can of tire sealant, and a pump.
#3
What's wrong with the factory jack? With its low profile and compact storage I quite like it.
Tire sealant will ruin your tire. Use a full size spare.
Tire sealant will ruin your tire. Use a full size spare.
#5
Many tire shops won't touch tires that have been sealed so you might as well throw it out.
If you can't use your spare, then at least use a plug kit. They're inexpensive and it takes a second for a tire tech to remove.
If you can't use your spare, then at least use a plug kit. They're inexpensive and it takes a second for a tire tech to remove.
Last edited by mountainmanjoe; July 1st, 2019 at 3:09 AM.
#6
and the sealant in some products eats the epoxy in the tpm sensor.
plug kits installed from the outside are ok in an emergency but 20% will fail at high speeds. They lower the speed rating of the tire. they are ok for slow moving vehicles. The best install is a plug/patch installed from the inside of the tire.
plug kits installed from the outside are ok in an emergency but 20% will fail at high speeds. They lower the speed rating of the tire. they are ok for slow moving vehicles. The best install is a plug/patch installed from the inside of the tire.
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Maybe I'm just lucky, every new tire I've put on my sport bike has picked up a nail. I've personally plugged each one myself and run 100+ mph (do not try at home) testing WOT to adjust carbs. I know, either someone up there really likes me, or someone down there hates me. Older, smarter, and safer now.
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I have my own/personal/safety reasons on why I prefer to lost a tire to a cheap AutoZone sealant than staying in the road (thats highway, city is completly different) replacing tires.
I asked the jack questions since most forums I participate people complain about the OE jack, looks that in this Forum people is OK with the OE option.
Just was wondering, that all. thanks.
I asked the jack questions since most forums I participate people complain about the OE jack, looks that in this Forum people is OK with the OE option.
Just was wondering, that all. thanks.
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I use the factory jack. It's fine. Seems a bit slow at times, but as stated, it is small, compact and it just works. Why GM put a plastic nut to hold it in it's storage mount though? I lost mine on a bad day. Need to find another.
Another thing. When I bought my truck, I bought it off the manager of a Cadillac Dealership. I am convinced that's why it was there. A fancier cargo van at a fancier dealership. Anyways, they insisted on putting on wheel locks, even though I had so 'NO'. Do not do that. I have a fancy wheel lock and you cannot steel my plain jane steel wheels. I would take it off, but I need four new lug nuts to do that. I am more concerned about losing the key for lock than I am about someone stealing my wheels.
Another thing. When I bought my truck, I bought it off the manager of a Cadillac Dealership. I am convinced that's why it was there. A fancier cargo van at a fancier dealership. Anyways, they insisted on putting on wheel locks, even though I had so 'NO'. Do not do that. I have a fancy wheel lock and you cannot steel my plain jane steel wheels. I would take it off, but I need four new lug nuts to do that. I am more concerned about losing the key for lock than I am about someone stealing my wheels.