"You carry an air compressor? that's weird"

[Frosty]

I keep a small compressor in my car, of course the tires on my car are
A lot like racing slicks without the racing, it gets used once in awhile....

 

[femurphy77]

Wierdos! Next thing you'll say is that you carry a firearm in case you are home invaded, attacked by a mob etc. You do know that you can call a cop in those situations, right?

 

[Benny]

I keep a "Justin Case" with everything I need if I got stranded, including an air compressor. I also keep tire plugs.

I must be a weirdo too.

 

[Diesel Dan]

Air compressor, floor jack, and tire plugs along with a bunch of other tools are in mine. I have had to use all of them on several occasions.

 

[NavyVet]

Would have really driven the point home if you had a tire plug kit. I've fixed many a punctured tire (on the car), pumped them up, and sent them on their way. What better way to teach people to be prepared....

I just finished airing up a co-workers flat tire. Big nail in it but they should make it to the tire shop a couple blocks away no problem.

They had left the office then came back saying they had a flat and needed to call someone. Newer car, spare tire and jack available, did not occur to them to change the thing themself.

I offered to air it up so they could drive to the garage, avoiding the need to pay for service. "You carry an air compressor? that's weird" was their reply. It took a moment then the irony sank in.

 

[Dargasonus]

My Bonneville has a built in compressor in the trunk. Has kept me from digging out the spare several times

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

My trunk is usually filled with the emergency gear I actually need on a regular basis. You know, laptop, cabling kit, zip ties, console cables, spare network car, USB DVD drive, etc.

mine too. plastic sheeting, duct tape, rope, shovel, gloves, tyvek suit, etc. you never know when you may come across an opportunity....

 

[findingZzero]

i thought this was an "no country for old men" thread

Bingo!

Heads or tails?

Do you sport a bad haircut and large round eyes?

 

[Hookeye]

Fixing stuff for somebody may further ingrain their notion that they need not prepare (since somebody "always" comes along and saves them).

Cell phone and credit card, let 'em pay the tow bill.

I do help other folks, but only if they drive a Jeep

 

[stephen87]

What kind of compressor does everyone carry? I keep a kit to plug tires in my glove box but for some reason have never thought of putting an air compressor in the truck to air my tire back up.

 

[actaeon277]

Too bad the person didn't say, "Wow I should get one of those things."
Instead of it's weird that you have one.

 

[Ericpwp]

I have a $4 12V compressor that I bought years ago at Murry's. Used it countless times. Also, a plug kit. I have used twice in the last year. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

 

[THard6]

I have an ex girlfriend.. does that count for anything?

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

Many new cars DON'T come with spares anymore

They have an "inflator" kit that consists of a compressor and a bottle of GOOP that hooks to it an seals the tire.

I personally carry a "mushroom" plug kit and compressor

 

[bluewraith]

I have an ex girlfriend.. does that count for anything?

In your trunk?

 

[Frosty]

In your trunk?

What a man does with his ex-girlfriend is his own business