Is "Fix a Flat" an option for non runflats?
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From: Lynn Ma
Is "Fix a Flat" an option for non runflats?
I have a '99 coupe in need of new tires. I would like to replace them with non runflats. It seems everyone has dealt with this question except me! What will "Fix a Flat" do to the wheel sensors in my C5?Is "Fix a Flat" an option for a repair on the road? I travel a lot! I would hate to get stuck in the middle of the night with a flat and no options for a repair!
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Originally Posted by Bob Held
I have a '99 coupe in need of new tires. I would like to replace them with non runflats. It seems everyone has dealt with this question except me! What will "Fix a Flat" do to the wheel sensors in my C5?Is "Fix a Flat" an option for a repair on the road? I travel a lot! I would hate to get stuck in the middle of the night with a flat and no options for a repair!
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From: Middletown Delaware
Here is what I did. I went to napa a got their tire inflater kit with small air pump and fix a flat. I also got a vulcanizing plug kit. I figured if I get a flat I will try the plug first if all else fails I will use the fix a flat. I also have a very small sissors jack and puck along if needed. It all fits in one of the small storage wells. Total cost $75 Dave.
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Originally Posted by Bob Held
I have a '99 coupe in need of new tires. I would like to replace them with non runflats. It seems everyone has dealt with this question except me! What will "Fix a Flat" do to the wheel sensors in my C5?Is "Fix a Flat" an option for a repair on the road? I travel a lot! I would hate to get stuck in the middle of the night with a flat and no options for a repair!
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So for peace of mind, I would get a can of fix-a-flat and not worry. Yes the valve stems are about $125.00 each, but how often do you think you will actually experience a flat and using the fix-a-flat, probably not very often.
Many on the forums carry a plug kit and small compressor for emergency roadside tire repairs. You can make your own by going to Wal-Mart and purchasing a small plastic container, needlenose pliers, plug kit, small 12VDC compressor with a very long cord, and a few towels wipes.
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I don't have the pressure sensors, so I'm not worried about that, but if I ever have to use the fix-a-flat, what will it do to the inside of the tires? I'm guessing that I would still have to get the tire patched, but does the fix-a-flat stuff come off with no problem?
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From: Arizona
fix a flat is not a permenant solution.. It is only there to get you to a repair shop. In high school I worked for a tire place, and I can tell you I hated when people used fix a flat.. Its a messy.. messy foam that gets everywhere when you break the bead. Anyway.. the foam comes right out and you can patch the tire.
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From: Enterprise AL
Originally Posted by Lancer033
I don't have the pressure sensors, so I'm not worried about that, but if I ever have to use the fix-a-flat, what will it do to the inside of the tires? I'm guessing that I would still have to get the tire patched, but does the fix-a-flat stuff come off with no problem?
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Originally Posted by Dave Witman
Here is what I did. I went to napa a got their tire inflater kit with small air pump and fix a flat. I also got a vulcanizing plug kit. I figured if I get a flat I will try the plug first if all else fails I will use the fix a flat. I also have a very small sissors jack and puck along if needed. It all fits in one of the small storage wells. Total cost $75 Dave.
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Originally Posted by ZO6vettepilot
The fix a flat will clog the tire pressure sensors. However, you should weigh the cost of a new sensor against the cost of experiencing a flat and having to have the Vette flatbedded to a place to have the tire removed and repaired / replaced. Your time and additional concerns of having you Vette taken for a ride on a flatbed should be considerd also.
So for peace of mind, I would get a can of fix-a-flat and not worry. Yes the valve stems are about $125.00 each, but how often do you think you will actually experience a flat and using the fix-a-flat, probably not very often.
Many on the forums carry a plug kit and small compressor for emergency roadside tire repairs. You can make your own by going to Wal-Mart and purchasing a small plastic container, needlenose pliers, plug kit, small 12VDC compressor with a very long cord, and a few towels wipes.
zo6vettepilot
So for peace of mind, I would get a can of fix-a-flat and not worry. Yes the valve stems are about $125.00 each, but how often do you think you will actually experience a flat and using the fix-a-flat, probably not very often.
Many on the forums carry a plug kit and small compressor for emergency roadside tire repairs. You can make your own by going to Wal-Mart and purchasing a small plastic container, needlenose pliers, plug kit, small 12VDC compressor with a very long cord, and a few towels wipes.
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From: Mustang OK
My '03 Owner's Manual strongly cautions against the use of "Fix-a-Flat" and the like if you have tire pressure sensors installed. You might want to check what yours says. Good luck with the tires. 
