Z4M Flat Tire Compressor

elerner61 · 08-01-2011, 03:09 PM

Rather than replace my BMW canister of sealant (4 yrs old), I opted to put a flat tire plug kit from Griot's Garage in my trunk. Thinking more about this, I've been assuming that you can inflate a tire using the BMW compressor without having the sealant canister in-line.

I haven't had the time yet to pull it from the trunk. Can anyone confirm whether or not I can just use the compressor directly on the schrader valve on the tire?

Thx.

gcochard · 08-01-2011, 04:17 PM

I'm pretty sure it says in the manual that you need to use the compressor without the goo after you put the goo in.

Kgolf31 · 08-01-2011, 04:19 PM

Yep, you can use the compressor w/out the sealant.

I use this everytime I autocross to fill the tires at the event. Works wonders!

elerner61 · 08-01-2011, 05:42 PM

Thanks guys. Glad to hear that BMW didn't do the wrong thing on this. There is (maybe was?) hope.

antennahead · 08-01-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by elerner61

Rather than replace my BMW canister of sealant (4 yrs old), I opted to put a flat tire plug kit from Griot's Garage in my trunk. Thinking more about this, I've been assuming that you can inflate a tire using the BMW compressor without having the sealant canister in-line.

I haven't had the time yet to pull it from the trunk. Can anyone confirm whether or not I can just use the compressor directly on the schrader valve on the tire?

Thx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elerner61

Thanks guys. Glad to hear that BMW didn't do the wrong thing on this. There is (maybe was?) hope.

I did the exact same thing. I am not going to replace the goo canister ....... got a good plug kit and will hopefully not have to use it, but good to know the compressor will work alone.

John

gferil · 08-02-2011, 11:48 AM

That's a great idea! I was just about to replace mine but I think I'll go with the plug kit like you guys are doing, thanks for the advice!

Caddyshk · 08-02-2011, 12:53 PM

I have a plug kit in addition to a traditional can of Puncture Seal.

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elerner61 Major 159 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	Z4M Flat Tire Compressor Rather than replace my BMW canister of sealant (4 yrs old), I opted to put a flat tire plug kit from Griot's Garage in my trunk. Thinking more about this, I've been assuming that you can inflate a tire using the BMW compressor without having the sealant canister in-line. I haven't had the time yet to pull it from the trunk. Can anyone confirm whether or not I can just use the compressor directly on the schrader valve on the tire? Thx.
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gcochard Captain 25 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'm pretty sure it says in the manual that you need to use the compressor without the goo after you put the goo in.
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 463 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Yep, you can use the compressor w/out the sealant. I use this everytime I autocross to fill the tires at the event. Works wonders!
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elerner61 Major 159 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Glad to hear that BMW didn't do the wrong thing on this. There is (maybe was?) hope.
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gferil Captain 33 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (6)	That's a great idea! I was just about to replace mine but I think I'll go with the plug kit like you guys are doing, thanks for the advice!
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