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As far as fix-a-flat in a can - they make a larger can for truck tires.
When I was a kid, I once pulled a nail out and used fix-a-flat to get to the gas station.
I aired it up completely it held up for a year in my daily driver.
Back when I was young and immortal I drove 100 mph everywhere I went.
New fresh tires on my hot rods now. Life is too precious. Roy
So you think the bigger can of fix a flat would work in an emergency roadside flat condition that wasnt a blow-out? The tpms batteries are dead i tried relearning them thru key fob relearn procedure with 3/8" thick round trans magnet and they didnt relearn so im assuming the batteries are dead. Someone had told me to dig the epoxy out and resolder the new correct batteries and silicone them back to correct weight with the original gm sensors. Has anyone used the ebay 40$ tpms sensors that include batteries? Would be nice to know if a tire was under 25-20lbs at 15lbs you'll have a blowout on the highway.
.... Someone had told me to dig the epoxy out and resolder the new correct batteries and silicone them back to correct weight with the original gm sensors. Has anyone used the ebay 40$ tpms sensors that include batteries? Would be nice to know if a tire was under 25-20lbs at 15lbs you'll have a blowout on the highway.
Rock Auto Parts sells the Schrader 20117 sensor for $25. How much do new batteries cost, and how much is your time worth, assuming (no offense intended) you're able to successfully install new batteries?
Rock Auto Parts sells the Schrader 20117 sensor for $25. How much do new batteries cost, and how much is your time worth, assuming (no offense intended) you're able to successfully install new batteries?
Are these easily reprogrammable to a c5 with the round magnet relarn thru fob training? Theyre 25$ each and include batteries or you need to install batteries? Are the batteries molded in where they are hard to replace or a removable cap for easy battery replacement.
Does anyone know if the chevy gmc equinox 2010-2014 uses the same 17x4.5" spare as the 04-06 gtos and if the bolt patterns the same? I seen them on ebay.
Rock Auto Parts sells the Schrader 20117 sensor for $25. How much do new batteries cost, and how much is your time worth, assuming (no offense intended) you're able to successfully install new batteries?
I found schrader 28006 for a 99 corvette for 24$ on rockauto. Says its easy relearn with magnet. Where did you find the 20117 sensor from and what vehicle? More Information for SCHRADER 28006 (rockauto.com)
I found schrader 28006 for a 99 corvette for 24$ on rockauto. Says its easy relearn with magnet. Where did you find the 20117 sensor from and what vehicle? More Information for SCHRADER 28006 (rockauto.com)
You may have jogged my memory, a bit. I bought the 20117 sensors, then about 2 weeks later, I was looking up something else, and noticed that the 20117 sensors were superceded by another number. However, I don't recall the newer number. But my car is a 2001, and I seem to recall the earlier model year C-5s used a different sensor....
You may have jogged my memory, a bit. I bought the 20117 sensors, then about 2 weeks later, I was looking up something else, and noticed that the 20117 sensors were superceded by another number. However, I don't recall the newer number. But my car is a 2001, and I seem to recall the earlier model year C-5s used a different sensor....
Yes i asked someone that sells the ebay sensors for 04+ corvette ctsv saying that those 40$ set of 315mhz 433mhz didnt work with my 99 corvette. I may end up getting a gto spare for the trunk and either open up the hubcentric ring or carry a small wheel spacer. As everything else is corrected i one day would like to the tpms read the correct tire pressures as the batteries are suppose to last 10+ years. Good to know if youre down to 25psi before running errands.
Has anyone ever bought anything from rockauto and how long did it take to ship or arrive once purchased? I usually use ebay or amazon which may be more expensive but the items arrive in a week.
.........Has anyone ever bought anything from rockauto and how long did it take to ship or arrive once purchased? I usually use ebay or amazon which may be more expensive but the items arrive in a week.
I purchased 8 of the previously mentioned sensors, from Rock Auto, as I was replacing them on 2 sets of wheels (long story). All of the sensor's "born on" dates were within the last 3-4 months, and they arrived within a few days....
I purchased 8 of the previously mentioned sensors, from Rock Auto, as I was replacing them on 2 sets of wheels (long story). All of the sensor's "born on" dates were within the last 3-4 months, and they arrived within a few days....
So you had good luck with the schrader sensors that werent on the shelf for long? Did they program by just replacing the sensors into the wheels and the simple fob learning tire training mode?
So you had good luck with the schrader sensors that werent on the shelf for long? Did they program by just replacing the sensors into the wheels and the simple fob learning tire training mode?
So far, so good. However, the car has been parked, since early November, and the new sensors were installed/programmed a few days later. I haven't driven the car since they were installed, but right after I put the wheels/tires with the new sensors on, as soon as I hit the ignition key, the DIC lit up with the usual warnings about low tire pressure, tires flat, can't recognize sensors, etc. I programmed them, and all has been quiet.
So far, so good. However, the car has been parked, since early November, and the new sensors were installed/programmed a few days later. I haven't driven the car since they were installed, but right after I put the wheels/tires with the new sensors on, as soon as I hit the ignition key, the DIC lit up with the usual warnings about low tire pressure, tires flat, can't recognize sensors, etc. I programmed them, and all has been quiet.
So all you did was purchased the rock auto schrader tp sensors and they automatic relearned with just the magnet thru fob training " tire training" i think it is and only needed the magnet front left and around clockwise? They have a tpms reset block tool they sell that isnt needed for these correct? 15lbs is when theyll blow out on highway im probably going to purchase a gto spare for 150$ in ebay and 1/8" tire spacer or maybe hone out the center wheel to fit c5 and carry in the trunk for emergency flat the lug nuts will center the wheel vs hubcentric ring.
This is what I used to "wake up" the sensors......
I used the Schrader magnet, as well as the "hardware store magnet", too. I also placed the wheels/tires next to the left rear of the car, near the gas filler, during the process, as that's where the TPMS antenna is located. It made the procedure go quicker and easier. After being "recognized" by the car, I put the wheels on the car.
This is what I used to "wake up" the sensors......
I used the Schrader magnet, as well as the "hardware store magnet", too. I also placed the wheels/tires next to the left rear of the car, near the gas filler, during the process, as that's where the TPMS antenna is located. It made the procedure go quicker and easier. After being "recognized" by the car, I put the wheels on the car.
So you dont need the tpms electronic reset tool they sell just the magnet and "tire training" mode for the new tpms sensors.
I've owned my C-5 since it was brand new, and I've had 3 sets of wheels and tries on it, since it was new, therefore I've had multiple sets of sensors on the car. All I've ever used to "relearn" the sensors, is a magnet. The small, flat magnet that I pictured, is a hardware store magnet that I used, the first time or two, when I swapped wheels. When I was researching new sensors, a couple of months back, I happened to see the Schrader tool, on Amazon, so I decided to give it a try, and ordered it.
I've owned my C-5 since it was brand new, and I've had 3 sets of wheels and tries on it, since it was new, therefore I've had multiple sets of sensors on the car. All I've ever used to "relearn" the sensors, is a magnet. The small, flat magnet that I pictured, is a hardware store magnet that I used, the first time or two, when I swapped wheels. When I was researching new sensors, a couple of months back, I happened to see the Schrader tool, on Amazon, so I decided to give it a try, and ordered it.
Great i got just about all the maintenance issues finished on the c5. Just need to replace the ac actuator blend doors for ac and tire sensors would be a good idea with a gto spare in the trunk.
Does anyone know if the chevy gmc equinox 2010-2014 uses the same 17x4.5" spare as the 04-06 gtos and if the bolt patterns the same? I seen them on ebay.
GTO spares are 17" diameter but the offset won't clear Corvette brakes without a spacer. The front spacer is necessary for C5 brake clearance and suspension geometry They clear my 02 Camaro brakes perfectly fine without a spacer but that's basically a drag car so normal rules don't apply.. Also, I run Mickey Thompson radial front runners with DOT approval. They felt fine on the street doing some 130+ test pulls.
There are a couple sites to compare and search multiple OEM wheels but I haven't found one that shows spares. There are other options out there, good luck researching I'm really interested in what you find. GTO spares were used by enough people that others worked out the fitment issues years ago. I run the GTO spares because they just so happen to be similar enough to my 17x11 C4 ZR1 rears with concave 5 spokes and wheel lip. They check several other boxes for that car's application and I fully intend on keeping them as a budget drag pack and spare for the vette.
I got a mid 2000 Caddy donut same od as the rear. fits good because I installed it. was about 60 bucks. my cruse time is 99 percent within 15 miles of my house. if I get a flat i'll change it and limp home. have plugged tires off and on my entire life but have delt with leaks that you had to remove the tire and not all nails are in a spot where you can get to.
