Fix-a-Flat
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Alternative to Fix a flat?
I have seen advertisments for "Tire Slime"(?), some sort of
green formulation that is a sealer allso. Anyone know more
about it? Maybe it is an alternative solution.
green formulation that is a sealer allso. Anyone know more
about it? Maybe it is an alternative solution.
Instructor
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From: Va Beach VA
Fix-a-Flat
look on www.tirerack.com. They sell a kit that is a compressor and a latex sealant that WILL NOT damage sensors.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp
Some of the guys in the club here have used it and if you call tireack and speak to Luke he will tell you all the details.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp
Some of the guys in the club here have used it and if you call tireack and speak to Luke he will tell you all the details.
Last edited by C5COM67; Oct 22, 2005 at 08:53 AM.
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From: renton washington
Originally Posted by boatboatboat
If I have a flat tire the last concern i have is a 125 dollar sensor.........
I doubt at 2:00 on a sunday you will find many places that can dismount and remount a 285 tire.
I doubt at 2:00 on a sunday you will find many places that can dismount and remount a 285 tire.
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Originally Posted by boatboatboat
If I have a flat tire the last concern i have is a 125 dollar sensor.........
I doubt at 2:00 on a sunday you will find many places that can dismount and remount a 285 tire.
I doubt at 2:00 on a sunday you will find many places that can dismount and remount a 285 tire.
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IMHO, although the Tire Rack offers a helpful alternative, in general, any "fix-a-flat" will leave some residue (that must be removed and thoroughly cleaned), that may, or, may not, "gum up" a remote tire sensor. As an interesting historical aside: In the 90's, many tire repair shops would refuse to warranty a tire, nor, would they repair (patch/plug) a tire that had been treated with "fix-a-flat" because of its corrosive tendencies to a rubber product such as a passenger rated tire.
Moreover, the controversial issues extended even further. In the late 90's, it was unknown to the common consumer that most flat repair liguid aerosol products like "fix-a-flat" are considered FLAMMABLE. Sadly, there were a number of lawsuits settled out of court and reported publicly regarding a number of very tragic cases, whereby, the highly flammable "fix-a-flat" solution caught fire during installation, and, allowed the victims to suffer severe burns to their hands, faces, eyes, and, arms. In fact, when disposed, the cans of "fix-a-flat" are disposed of in County Hazmat Disposal depots as a flammable product. Be aware. Be informed. Use common sense. Read the contents. Follow all printed instructions and guidelines for safe handling.
Moreover, the controversial issues extended even further. In the late 90's, it was unknown to the common consumer that most flat repair liguid aerosol products like "fix-a-flat" are considered FLAMMABLE. Sadly, there were a number of lawsuits settled out of court and reported publicly regarding a number of very tragic cases, whereby, the highly flammable "fix-a-flat" solution caught fire during installation, and, allowed the victims to suffer severe burns to their hands, faces, eyes, and, arms. In fact, when disposed, the cans of "fix-a-flat" are disposed of in County Hazmat Disposal depots as a flammable product. Be aware. Be informed. Use common sense. Read the contents. Follow all printed instructions and guidelines for safe handling.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by edensknight
IMHO, although the Tire Rack offers a helpful alternative, in general, any "fix-a-flat" will leave some residue (that must be removed and thoroughly cleaned), that may, or, may not, "gum up" a remote tire sensor. As an interesting historical aside: In the 90's, many tire repair shops would refuse to warranty a tire, nor, would they repair (patch/plug) a tire that had been treated with "fix-a-flat" because of its corrosive tendencies to a rubber product such as a passenger rated tire.
Moreover, the controversial issues extended even further. In the late 90's, it was unknown to the common consumer that most flat repair liguid aerosol products like "fix-a-flat" are considered FLAMMABLE. Sadly, there were a number of lawsuits settled out of court and reported publicly regarding a number of very tragic cases, whereby, the highly flammable "fix-a-flat" solution caught fire during installation, and, allowed the victims to suffer severe burns to their hands, faces, eyes, and, arms. In fact, when disposed, the cans of "fix-a-flat" are disposed of in County Hazmat Disposal depots as a flammable product. Be aware. Be informed. Use common sense. Read the contents. Follow all printed instructions and guidelines for safe handling.
Moreover, the controversial issues extended even further. In the late 90's, it was unknown to the common consumer that most flat repair liguid aerosol products like "fix-a-flat" are considered FLAMMABLE. Sadly, there were a number of lawsuits settled out of court and reported publicly regarding a number of very tragic cases, whereby, the highly flammable "fix-a-flat" solution caught fire during installation, and, allowed the victims to suffer severe burns to their hands, faces, eyes, and, arms. In fact, when disposed, the cans of "fix-a-flat" are disposed of in County Hazmat Disposal depots as a flammable product. Be aware. Be informed. Use common sense. Read the contents. Follow all printed instructions and guidelines for safe handling.
Well said 
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Originally Posted by boatboatboat
If I have a flat tire the last concern i have is a 125 dollar sensor.........
I doubt at 2:00 on a sunday you will find many places that can dismount and remount a 285 tire.
I doubt at 2:00 on a sunday you will find many places that can dismount and remount a 285 tire.
