Fix-a-Flat
Melting Slicks
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From: DFW Texas
I see no reason why you could not use that stuff to get you somewhere off the road and into a town or a tire shop..
Just make sure the inside of the tire and wheel are cleaned up with soap and water and get it patched properly.
I seriously doubt it would ruin tire sensors in the span of 24 hours or so, if that.
Just make sure the inside of the tire and wheel are cleaned up with soap and water and get it patched properly.
I seriously doubt it would ruin tire sensors in the span of 24 hours or so, if that.
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From: New Jersey
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Originally Posted by diyguy
I see no reason why you could not use that stuff to get you somewhere off the road and into a town or a tire shop..
Just make sure the inside of the tire and wheel are cleaned up with soap and water and get it patched properly.
I seriously doubt it would ruin tire sensors in the span of 24 hours or so, if that.
Just make sure the inside of the tire and wheel are cleaned up with soap and water and get it patched properly.
I seriously doubt it would ruin tire sensors in the span of 24 hours or so, if that.
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From: Orlando, Florida
This product is supposed to be tire sensor friendly:
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp
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If you don't have run flats (extended mobility tires), then you should be carrying either a plug kit and compressor or your "towing" card. If you chose only the later - be prepared to stand around waiting for the flatbed. But whatever you do - understand that if you should choose to use the goop in a can, you're going to wind up replacing the sensor in that wheel..... 
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St. Jude Donor '03
Originally Posted by Chicago
Yes, Fix-a-Flat will kill the sensors.
Just curious. I know of 3 people that have used it, and none of them had a sensor go bad because of it.
In 3 years on this forum, I've not read of anyone that actually had the sensor die because of it. Guess that makes me a skeptic, but I think this is more internet rumor than reality.
I'm sure it could plug a sensor and render it useless, but I just can't find anyone that that's actually happened to.
I keep a can in the car, as well as a plug kit and compressor.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Someone was just telling me about a "dry" fix-a-flat... I'll have to do some checking around and get back to you guys.
Burning Brakes
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From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
If you don't have run flats (extended mobility tires), then you should be carrying either a plug kit and compressor or your "towing" card. If you chose only the later - be prepared to stand around waiting for the flatbed. .....
RonJ ...
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From: Sarver Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Have you tried it?
Just curious. I know of 3 people that have used it, and none of them had a sensor go bad because of it.
In 3 years on this forum, I've not read of anyone that actually had the sensor die because of it. Guess that makes me a skeptic, but I think this is more internet rumor than reality.
I'm sure it could plug a sensor and render it useless, but I just can't find anyone that that's actually happened to.
I keep a can in the car, as well as a plug kit and compressor.
Just curious. I know of 3 people that have used it, and none of them had a sensor go bad because of it.
In 3 years on this forum, I've not read of anyone that actually had the sensor die because of it. Guess that makes me a skeptic, but I think this is more internet rumor than reality.
I'm sure it could plug a sensor and render it useless, but I just can't find anyone that that's actually happened to.
I keep a can in the car, as well as a plug kit and compressor.
Could we be dealing with an urban legend?
Step up - who's had one ruined by the stuff?
(this COULD be BIG!!!
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From: Naples Florida
Originally Posted by Cheech Wizard
This product is supposed to be tire sensor friendly:
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
If you don't have run flats (extended mobility tires), then you should be carrying either a plug kit and compressor or your "towing" card. If you chose only the later - be prepared to stand around waiting for the flatbed. But whatever you do - understand that if you should choose to use the goop in a can, you're going to wind up replacing the sensor in that wheel.....
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by C5naples
I have seen that kit for $75. Supposedly the goo that repairs and fills the tire is water based and can be peeled of the sensor when you take the and tire in to be repaired.
Burning Brakes
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From: Hernando MS
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
I used to help run a custom Bike shop...We sold some very expensive wheels, mostly chromed or brushed aluminum. One of our customers used fix-a-flat on a long ride, 2 weeks I think. The wheel was broken down for replacement, and it was already starting to corrode from the fix-a-flat!!! I personally will never use the stuff after seeing that. A plug kit and compressor is the only way to go.
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
I know of 3 people that have used it, and none of them had a sensor go bad because of it.
In 3 years on this forum, I've not read of anyone that actually had the sensor die because of it.
In 3 years on this forum, I've not read of anyone that actually had the sensor die because of it.
Last edited by Shylor; Oct 22, 2005 at 04:00 PM.