Fix a Flat question
Burning Brakes
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RonJ ...
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Does the fix a flat site state why they don't want you to use it in Z rated tires? Does it damage the tires or do they not want to be liable for people using fix a flat instead of a plug while doing 150 mph on a race track? I'm curious.
Someone posted in an earlier thread that the kits sold at Tire America or some other tire place stated on their cans not to use with TPS equipped tires. I wonder how Fix a Flat is different or if they will replace the TPS if they are damaged by the Fix a Flat? How would one prove they were damaged by the Fix a Flat? Curious about this also.
Someone posted in an earlier thread that the kits sold at Tire America or some other tire place stated on their cans not to use with TPS equipped tires. I wonder how Fix a Flat is different or if they will replace the TPS if they are damaged by the Fix a Flat? How would one prove they were damaged by the Fix a Flat? Curious about this also.
Last edited by 04cad; Mar 25, 2008 at 10:58 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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If the product is sensor safe, it can be used. If not, they will have no liability for the damage of your sensors.
If anyone is doing 150 mph on a tire that had a flat, then fixed with fix-a-flat, they should receive the Darwin Award for what will undoubtedly happen.
Fix-A-Flat (or similar products) is designed to get you home, or to a tire shop... at normal speeds... where you then REPLACE the tire. Even with a runflat, you still have to replace or repair the tire.
Usually tire shops will not repair a tire that had a fix-a-flat type product in them because of the mess they make inside the tire.
If anyone is doing 150 mph on a tire that had a flat, then fixed with fix-a-flat, they should receive the Darwin Award for what will undoubtedly happen.
Fix-A-Flat (or similar products) is designed to get you home, or to a tire shop... at normal speeds... where you then REPLACE the tire. Even with a runflat, you still have to replace or repair the tire.
Usually tire shops will not repair a tire that had a fix-a-flat type product in them because of the mess they make inside the tire.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Hmmmmm...... 
That is why I asked the person who posted about googling the fix a flat site what the site said about this.
Some people do stupid things and then sue.
One poster said fix flat will ruin the tire, and I wondered how? I still am curious.
Someone posted in a much earlier post that the Tire America or whichever it was, kit , said in small print not to use on TPS equipped wheels/tires. I wondered how Fix a Flat is different, if it mentioned it on the site?
It isn't so much the mess in the tire as some of the earlier fix a flat products were flameable and they didn't want a spark from changing on a steel rim from causing an explosion. I knew a racer that got burned when welding a valve stem guard on a rim that, yes, still had the tire on it with a flat fixing product in it. It exploded and burned him, luckily his welding shield protected his face somewhat.
Still curious about how the Fix a Flat ruins a tire and if the new Fix a Flat is indeed safe with TPS what they changed (it may be top secret).
That is why I asked the person who posted about googling the fix a flat site what the site said about this.
Some people do stupid things and then sue.
One poster said fix flat will ruin the tire, and I wondered how? I still am curious.
Someone posted in a much earlier post that the Tire America or whichever it was, kit , said in small print not to use on TPS equipped wheels/tires. I wondered how Fix a Flat is different, if it mentioned it on the site?
It isn't so much the mess in the tire as some of the earlier fix a flat products were flameable and they didn't want a spark from changing on a steel rim from causing an explosion. I knew a racer that got burned when welding a valve stem guard on a rim that, yes, still had the tire on it with a flat fixing product in it. It exploded and burned him, luckily his welding shield protected his face somewhat.
Still curious about how the Fix a Flat ruins a tire and if the new Fix a Flat is indeed safe with TPS what they changed (it may be top secret).
Drifting
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http://www.slime.com/index.php?p=vie...product_id=122
Slime claims they don't harm TPMS. I bought this but have not yet used it yet. Plan to go with non-runflats soon...btw my vette is not a dd like before...good luck...
Slime claims they don't harm TPMS. I bought this but have not yet used it yet. Plan to go with non-runflats soon...btw my vette is not a dd like before...good luck...
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
http://www.slime.com/index.php?p=vie...product_id=122
Slime claims they don't harm TPMS. I bought this but have not yet used it yet. Plan to go with non-runflats soon...btw my vette is not a dd like before...good luck...
Slime claims they don't harm TPMS. I bought this but have not yet used it yet. Plan to go with non-runflats soon...btw my vette is not a dd like before...good luck...
Drifting
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I figure its either this or the stuff the C5Z guys use...
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If the product is sensor safe, it can be used. If not, they will have no liability for the damage of your sensors.
If anyone is doing 150 mph on a tire that had a flat, then fixed with fix-a-flat, they should receive the Darwin Award for what will undoubtedly happen.
Fix-A-Flat (or similar products) is designed to get you home, or to a tire shop... at normal speeds... where you then REPLACE the tire. Even with a runflat, you still have to replace or repair the tire.
Usually tire shops will not repair a tire that had a fix-a-flat type product in them because of the mess they make inside the tire.
If anyone is doing 150 mph on a tire that had a flat, then fixed with fix-a-flat, they should receive the Darwin Award for what will undoubtedly happen.
Fix-A-Flat (or similar products) is designed to get you home, or to a tire shop... at normal speeds... where you then REPLACE the tire. Even with a runflat, you still have to replace or repair the tire.
Usually tire shops will not repair a tire that had a fix-a-flat type product in them because of the mess they make inside the tire.
you say it like it's common sense Also, even if the goo says it's TPS safe, they aren't going to be liable for ****. I would NOT use it. Take the tire off and have it patched from the inside, or plug it, but don't run a can of that goo inside it.
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
If I was stranded, there was no cell phone signal and had no other choice, I would definitely use the stuff in my tires. If it was all I had and I needed to get somewhere safely to have the tire repaired or replaced, then it would be a no-brainer. I can always replace the sensors (kinda $$).
I have AAA, a z06 tire kit, and a plug kit in my trunk just in case.
I have AAA, a z06 tire kit, and a plug kit in my trunk just in case.
Burning Brakes
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From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont
Back to the fix-a-flat site ... http://www.fixaflat.com/default.asp
In the FAQ section, #6. Why can't Fix-A-Flat® be used in bicycles, high performance, motorcycle or Z-rated tires?
Fix-A-Flat® is not intended for these type of tires.
That's all it says.
RonJ ...
In the FAQ section, #6. Why can't Fix-A-Flat® be used in bicycles, high performance, motorcycle or Z-rated tires?
Fix-A-Flat® is not intended for these type of tires.
That's all it says.
RonJ ...
