Sorry, quick tire question
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Sorry, quick tire question
If you decide to replace the EMT's with non run flats, do you carry the bottle of air for an emergency in case of a flat . If so, does the bottle with the ingredients to plug the hole, screw up the tire sensors. Do they just have plain air to carry.
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Most everyone carries a small 12v compressor and some kind of plug kit. There are some sealants that are supposedly safe for Tire Pressure Sensors, but most of the "tire goop in a can" products will foul up the sensors. Supposedly - Slime (actual product name) is safe for TPS, primarily because it is water soluble, but I have my doubts personally.
This quote is from Slime's website:
My vehicle has a TPMS device; can I use SLiME?
TPMS STATEMENT OF COMPATIBILITY
As leaders in the tire care and repair industry, Accessories Marketing, Incorporated (AMI), the manufacturers of SLiME Tire Sealant wish to address the mandate set forth in the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act, passed in the fall of 2000. In response to this mandate, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that requires the installation of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) to all vehicles by September 1, 2007.
From our findings, and after significant dialog with the leading manufacturers of TPMS devices, SLiME Tire Sealant will not damage TPMS devices. We understand TPMS manufacturers have conducted extensive testing to ensure their sensors remain operational after exposure to any chemical fluids that might come into contact with the sensors. This includes after market products, such as SLiME Tire Sealant. AMI has also conducted independent testing, which supports and verifies SLiME Tire Sealant’s compatibility with TPMS devices.
Currently, there are two types of TPMS devices available: Direct and Indirect. SLiME Tire Sealant’s TPMS formulation is compatible with all TPMS systems. However, it is important to note that once installed, Slime Tire Sealant may come in contact with the sensor in a way that renders the sensor TEMPORARILY inoperable until it is properly cleaned, inspected and re-installed by a tire care professional.
Because SLiME is a water soluble flat repair treatment, it is easily removed from the tire with water. At the time the affected tire is inspected by a tire care professional, they should clean the sealant from the tire, prepare the area and repair with a Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) approved patch/plug. The TPMS device should also be cleaned off with water to remove any sealant which may have come into contact with the device. Do not use any fine objects to ream and clean the small pressure sensor opening as it may damage the electronics. After the repaired tire is replaced and inflated the TPMS system will resume operating as normal.
http://www.slime.com/faq.html#answer_1111
This quote is from Slime's website:
My vehicle has a TPMS device; can I use SLiME?
TPMS STATEMENT OF COMPATIBILITY
As leaders in the tire care and repair industry, Accessories Marketing, Incorporated (AMI), the manufacturers of SLiME Tire Sealant wish to address the mandate set forth in the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act, passed in the fall of 2000. In response to this mandate, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that requires the installation of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) to all vehicles by September 1, 2007.
From our findings, and after significant dialog with the leading manufacturers of TPMS devices, SLiME Tire Sealant will not damage TPMS devices. We understand TPMS manufacturers have conducted extensive testing to ensure their sensors remain operational after exposure to any chemical fluids that might come into contact with the sensors. This includes after market products, such as SLiME Tire Sealant. AMI has also conducted independent testing, which supports and verifies SLiME Tire Sealant’s compatibility with TPMS devices.
Currently, there are two types of TPMS devices available: Direct and Indirect. SLiME Tire Sealant’s TPMS formulation is compatible with all TPMS systems. However, it is important to note that once installed, Slime Tire Sealant may come in contact with the sensor in a way that renders the sensor TEMPORARILY inoperable until it is properly cleaned, inspected and re-installed by a tire care professional.
Because SLiME is a water soluble flat repair treatment, it is easily removed from the tire with water. At the time the affected tire is inspected by a tire care professional, they should clean the sealant from the tire, prepare the area and repair with a Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) approved patch/plug. The TPMS device should also be cleaned off with water to remove any sealant which may have come into contact with the device. Do not use any fine objects to ream and clean the small pressure sensor opening as it may damage the electronics. After the repaired tire is replaced and inflated the TPMS system will resume operating as normal.
http://www.slime.com/faq.html#answer_1111
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(BTW, we need pix -- in a new thread of course) ...No prob ---
It's never that easy to spend on something you won't see once you're in the car. 
But why do you have to replace your sensors? Are they dead?
And excellent post by blacksedan87
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[QUOTE=MyVetteDream;1569663907]Congrats and Welcome! (BTW, we need pix -- in a new thread of course) ...
No prob --- It's never that easy to spend on something you won't see once you're in the car.
But why do you have to replace your sensors? Are they dead?
No, the sensors word fine, just thinking ahead. I sold my 93 Ruby and bought the 99 FRC. Love them both but still wondering why I sold the Ruby with only 15 K miles.
(BTW, we need pix -- in a new thread of course) ...No prob ---
It's never that easy to spend on something you won't see once you're in the car. But why do you have to replace your sensors? Are they dead?
No, the sensors word fine, just thinking ahead. I sold my 93 Ruby and bought the 99 FRC. Love them both but still wondering why I sold the Ruby with only 15 K miles.
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I carried a small air compressor that plugged into the cig lighter. I also had a plug kit just in case. Then there is always the emergency road service on your insurance and a cell phone. You have to be careful with any sealants - they can damage your TPS if they are not sensor safe.
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