Navigating the Unexpected: A Two-Week Journey with My New GT and a Flat Tire

[scal_air]

Interesting... I've heard because the car is heavy, many tires are not suitable. The Pirelliis and Lexanis both have a load index of 99, so. This is the first time I've heard about Lexani - where can you buy them in SoCal (and please don't say Walmart)

 

[SoCal_AirTouring]

I usually order Lexanis directly from Amazon or eBay reputable sellers. Right now, Amazon deals on Lexani 245/40ZR20 are better than great. I have a local tire shop that charges me $25 a tire for balance and replacement, albeit you can order mobile service from Amazon for the same price.

 

[Mos]

Thanks guys I just purchased a tire repair kit from Lucid. Great information. I appreciate the comments. This forum is awesome.

 

[ButMahElectrons]

Thanks guys I just purchased a tire repair kit from Lucid. Great information. I appreciate the comments. This forum is awesome.

Where can you get this?
I just checked the Lucid website....because I was bit by a flat tire this weekend.....with my 3yr old niece in tow!
But I don't see anything available anymore.
I'm really perturbed this fancy vehicle left me stranded with a kid due to some minor road debris I didn't even see.

 

[DeaneG]

...I'm really perturbed this fancy vehicle left me stranded with a kid due to some minor road debris I didn't even see.

Best bet for this could be to get an ordinary vehicle, then you won't be as perturbed when it has a flat.

Seriously though, I don't see it on Lucid's store either. Might be worth a call to customer service to ask if it's just out of stock. Any regular pump-n-goo kit will work as well, but you'll need a 12V extension cord to have the pump reach all four corners.

However, these kits only work for puncture flats, not pinch flats that you can get from hitting a pothole.

 

[PlaterB]

Here is a better link https://photos.app.goo.gl/xtnAyV8fXNu8hFuA9

It has been 4 days, the tire is holding pressure, there is no vibration or anything unusual while driving. I'm thinking there is no need to replace the tire. I'll keep the two new tires I've ordered till I get a more serious flat that can't be plugged.

Well, the plugged tire lasted, along with the rest of them, 32K miles and got replaced with another set of Michelins - the two I bought a year go and the two more bought right before the replacement

 

[kaz3320]

Important note: this is against manufacturer recommendations, and while some ships will do it, you may end up with a weird “thunk” noise every time it rolls over the foamless part, and it very much depends on where the damage is.



America’s Tire / Discount Tire. They own TireRack, but TireRack doesn’t issue tire certificates (the magic words for tire insurance).

And, just a note for others, AT/DT will let you buy certs for tires you already own. They just inspect them briefly.

Damn! I wish I knew that a year ago!

 

[jedwin]

the plugged tire lasted, along with the rest of them, 32K miles

Which brand of plug kit did you use?