Concerned about Fix-A-Flat?
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2008
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G8 spares on C5 rear
I have put in some work 
on this G8 spares for C5's issue and have come up with the following which I hope may help those looking for a solution to the spare tyre problem. I have fitted an alloy wheel, this one, from a Holden HSV Monaro
which is the same as the G8. This wheel came with a 145/70-17 Goodyear tire which is 24.99 inches in diameter. I obtained a space saver tire for a standard model Holden Monaro which is a Goodyear 155/80-17. This tire is 26.76 inches in diameter. The C5 rear 275/40-18 is 26.66 inches in diameter. One tenth inch difference is acceptable. When fitted to the G8/HSV spare wheel which has the center hole turned out to 72mm to clear the hub spigot on the C5, there is no issue with diameter for the rear differential, there is clearance for the calipers, and the stud issue is acceptable for low speed, short distance emergency use. I hope I never have to use it but if I do I have my Porsche 928 jack which fits under my car with a flat tire, a wheel and tire combo that fits, won't fry the clutches in my diff, doesn't need spacers and will get me to a better location. I think this is a viable option to the slime/goo cans and plug kits. The only downside is it takes up some room in my trunk and there is barely enough space for the top when lowered.
on this G8 spares for C5's issue and have come up with the following which I hope may help those looking for a solution to the spare tyre problem. I have fitted an alloy wheel, this one, from a Holden HSV Monarowhich is the same as the G8. This wheel came with a 145/70-17 Goodyear tire which is 24.99 inches in diameter. I obtained a space saver tire for a standard model Holden Monaro which is a Goodyear 155/80-17. This tire is 26.76 inches in diameter. The C5 rear 275/40-18 is 26.66 inches in diameter. One tenth inch difference is acceptable. When fitted to the G8/HSV spare wheel which has the center hole turned out to 72mm to clear the hub spigot on the C5, there is no issue with diameter for the rear differential, there is clearance for the calipers, and the stud issue is acceptable for low speed, short distance emergency use. I hope I never have to use it but if I do I have my Porsche 928 jack which fits under my car with a flat tire, a wheel and tire combo that fits, won't fry the clutches in my diff, doesn't need spacers and will get me to a better location. I think this is a viable option to the slime/goo cans and plug kits. The only downside is it takes up some room in my trunk and there is barely enough space for the top when lowered.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 259
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From: Lutz Florida
I am running this kit (#70004, $79.99) in my car at this time. It does work and it will wash out of the tire as soon as you get it to a tire shop. I think that it is a good product and it does not take up as much room as the small spare tire.
http://www.slime.com/product/281/Pow...%2370004).html
Slime offers other kits also.
http://www.slime.com/category_4_Smart-Spairs.html
I spent the extra money to get the fastest air pump.
http://www.slime.com/product/281/Pow...%2370004).html
Slime offers other kits also.
http://www.slime.com/category_4_Smart-Spairs.html
I spent the extra money to get the fastest air pump.
Original Founding Member!
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 9,037
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From: Granby, MA
Cruise-In 1, 3, 9. 10 & 11 Veteran
I hate to resurrect an old thread but I thought I would add and find it interesting that through all the threads I found about the "Z06 Inflatter Kits" sold with the Z06's that nobody stumbled onto the fact that, "these kits are NOT compatible with the stock GM TPS's used in other non-Z06 corvettes!" I will repeat that...goto GM's website or any place really and you will find that the Z06 non-runflat tire does not use the same type of valve stem/TPS monitor system that the non-Z06 models do with their EMT tires. This is why Z06 can use that latex slime stuff GM puts in that kit...that is just like a fix a flat goop. Z06 models did this to shave weight any way they could.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,273
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From: Austin TX
You can actually jack without a puck safely. You just need to be careful about it, and make sure you're not touching any plastic. Pucks just give you a nice big, safe target. There's any number of things you can do to get a jack under a low slung car. Pile a bunch of sticks or dirt in front of the flat and pull up on it if you have to. Or dig a trench beneath the jack point, etc. Where there's a will there's a way! 
There's any number of things you can do to get a jack under a low slung car. Pile a bunch of sticks or dirt in front of the flat and pull up on it if you have to. Or dig a trench beneath the jack point, etc. Where there's a will there's a way! 
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,329
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From: Corpus Christi Tx.
For what it is worth
I used fix-a-flat on one of my tires on a 2000 coupe. I did have to replace the tire pressure sensor after the tire was fixed. However it did get me the 50+ miles to where I got the tire repaired.
The issue is the tire sensor has a small hole in it that lets it read the pressure in the tire. If that gets plugged the sensor fails.I guess it would depend on a long the gunk remains in the tire ? After all the idea is for it to plug a hole so the tire holds air.
I have since bought a receiver and set of newer tire pressure sensors. Cost will be half what the 2000 sensor is plus the added bonus that the key fob works much better !
As for the jack I took the Vette to a wrecking yard and tested scissor jacks until I found one that fit under the car ! I now carry a GTO spare when I make road trips !
Getting stuck in the middle of nowhere texas is a bitch.....
The issue is the tire sensor has a small hole in it that lets it read the pressure in the tire. If that gets plugged the sensor fails.I guess it would depend on a long the gunk remains in the tire ? After all the idea is for it to plug a hole so the tire holds air.
I have since bought a receiver and set of newer tire pressure sensors. Cost will be half what the 2000 sensor is plus the added bonus that the key fob works much better !
As for the jack I took the Vette to a wrecking yard and tested scissor jacks until I found one that fit under the car ! I now carry a GTO spare when I make road trips !
Getting stuck in the middle of nowhere texas is a bitch.....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 793
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From: Milwaukee & Long Beach WI & CA
I've used the slime brand fix-a-flat and the sensor continued to work for over a year until I finally had it changed out cause the batteries died. I would think that the fix-a-flat could cause problems if it plugs the pressure sensor, but in my case that didn't happen.
