No run flats - what tools do you carry
03-09-2018, 01:43 PM
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03-09-2018, 02:10 PM
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I carry a portable air compressor, a plug kit, flashlight, a cell phone and emergency road service on my auto insurance.
03-09-2018, 02:13 PM
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LOL. Really? I have never had a problem with any shop I have been to. They deal with the stuff everyday. Many people use it. It takes them about a minute to wipe the tire out. Not a big deal at all and never a complaint. They would rather wipe out a tire than mount and dismount a runflat. I have had friends that worked at tire shops and they never cried about wiping out a tire.
How many times have you used it?
It's fine if you don't want to use it, but don't scare others away. The product works and it might save someone some grief. A lot of new sports cars like Miata and Fiat don't have spares anymore and come with a can of fix a flat.
How many times have you used it?
It's fine if you don't want to use it, but don't scare others away. The product works and it might save someone some grief. A lot of new sports cars like Miata and Fiat don't have spares anymore and come with a can of fix a flat.
Fix a flat comes out as a liquid but hardens into a very stiff, dry foam. Not sure how you think someone can just wipe it out?
Its ok if you want to push fix a flat - most car people and racers I know - wont have anything to do with that crap.
03-09-2018, 02:32 PM
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I feel you absolutely have no idea what happens to that stuff if it sits for a day or two.
Fix a flat comes out as a liquid but hardens into a very stiff, dry foam. Not sure how you think someone can just wipe it out?
Its ok if you want to push fix a flat - most car people and racers I know - wont have anything to do with that crap.
Fix a flat comes out as a liquid but hardens into a very stiff, dry foam. Not sure how you think someone can just wipe it out?
Its ok if you want to push fix a flat - most car people and racers I know - wont have anything to do with that crap.
LOL. I am not pushing it at all. Just stating the facts. It is used for emergency situations and it can save a life. It is a great product and this is from someone that has actually used it.
Tire shops deal with it everyday with zero issues. Over the years I have had half a dozen tires fixed after using it. Zero problems and it's easier than changing a tire on the side of the road or trying to plug one.
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03-09-2018, 02:33 PM
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It makes far more sense to carry a tire repair kit and a portable air compressor than to fire that goop into your tires. If you like it, fine. I wouldn't use it, but what do I know.
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03-09-2018, 02:44 PM
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Like I said, I have used it several times. The tire shop had zero problems with it. I watched him wipe out the tire. Then blow out residue. Took him a minute. It is obvious you have no experience with it.
LOL. I am not pushing it at all. Just stating the facts. It is used for emergency situations and it can save a life. It is a great product and this is from someone that has actually used it.
Tire shops deal with it everyday with zero issues. Over the years I have had half a dozen tires fixed after using it. Zero problems It's easier than changing a tire on the side of the road or trying to plug one.
LOL. I am not pushing it at all. Just stating the facts. It is used for emergency situations and it can save a life. It is a great product and this is from someone that has actually used it.
Tire shops deal with it everyday with zero issues. Over the years I have had half a dozen tires fixed after using it. Zero problems It's easier than changing a tire on the side of the road or trying to plug one.
The tire shop had no problems with it? This makes me LOL literally.
Tire shops are in the business to make money. They deal with Joe public on a daily basis and the stupid **** they do. Of course they are not going to say anything to the customer.
Next time you go in to a tire shop - ask them directly what they think about fix a flat or similar products. Brace yourself - it wont be the answer you want to hear.
03-09-2018, 02:46 PM
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You may be sure you are correct, but I don't believe you are correct. I have seen with my own eyes what fix a flat does to the inside of a tire and the TPM's. It isn't pretty. My buddy owns an automotive repair shop right up the street from me and he says, unequivocally, not to use it. He's seen many cause issues with the TPM's and the tires/rims. It does in fact need to be removed as soon as possible.
It makes far more sense to carry a tire repair kit and a portable air compressor than to fire that goop into your tires. If you like it, fine. I wouldn't use it, but what do I know.
It makes far more sense to carry a tire repair kit and a portable air compressor than to fire that goop into your tires. If you like it, fine. I wouldn't use it, but what do I know.
I am only going by my own experience and I have used it a lot. I have not had one single problem with it. If I get a flat, I prefer to be on my way as soon as possible instead of trying to find a leak, plugging it then inflating the tire along a dark highway. I do carry a plug kit and compressor, but would rather be safe and get off the side of the road as quickly as possible..
You guys know that Z06s carry the sealant, right?
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03-09-2018, 02:47 PM
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Small jack, hockey pucks, 19mm impact socket on a breaker bar and a GTO style spare wheel. I got all of that for a 1,300 mile road trip awhile back and still carry it all just in case.
03-09-2018, 03:26 PM
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It's an emergency use only and if it fries the TPMS sensor than I'll get a new one. Honestly, I'd rather have the PS2 ZPs again but Michelin seems to have discontinued them in C5 sizes. I've had my current ZPs patched twice due to roofing nails and I was able to drive to the shop no problem to get them fixed.
03-09-2018, 03:36 PM
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Cellphone and roadside assistance. But to be honest I can't remember the last time I had a flat. I full timed with a motorhome for 7yrs. towing a car. We went from Maine to San Diego, Fl. to Alaska and thousands of miles in between and never a tire problem. Even before that, I still can't remember when a tire problem stopped me.
03-09-2018, 04:59 PM
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Back in 2003 when I bought my Z06 people were saying to stay away from the fix-a-flat as it would harden up and then you would need a new tire. I just bought my second Z and am having non runflats installed. Will rely on a cell phone and road side service.
03-09-2018, 05:13 PM
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I have used it half a dozen times over the years and never had a single problem. I never leave home without it.
03-09-2018, 05:15 PM
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By the way when I bought my "03 I couldn't get those run flats off fast enough. They road like bricks, and were loud.. After I put a set of Michelins on it was like night and day. Great ride, and quiet riding.
03-09-2018, 06:11 PM
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I carry a can of fix-o-flat and an air compressor. My strategy, read here first, use the compressor without the fix-o-flat and try to get home. If the tire won't hold air long enough, then get the can out.
Tires are pretty tough though. This tire still held air.
Tires are pretty tough though. This tire still held air.
03-11-2018, 11:38 AM
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Depending on where you are, roadside assistance like AAA sucks. In my city its a 3 hour wait for AAA. I'd rather smoke a TPMS with fix a flat than wait 3 hours and frankly I am paying the tire repair shop for a service so I dont care what they like or dont like to do. I give you money, you do the job.
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03-11-2018, 01:01 PM
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After over 400K miles of motorcycle travel in North America and fixing many flats on tube type and tubeless, I kinda got the feel on what I wanted when I got into Corvettes a few years ago as per what I'm gonna carry flat fixing wise. Quality plug kit with glue, 12v pump, scissor jack. Had my 03 Vette about 6 months and walked into the garage and fire it up to see a Zero Air Pressure in the Left Rear. I walked by that run flat tire and it was up. Hmmm. Got the air gauge and Yep, Zero air. Found a screw in the edge of the tire so plugged it. Fixing to be changed out this coming week though after another 3000 miles on the plugged run flat tire. Going with non- runflats
03-11-2018, 09:08 PM
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