FirstTimer Pops

Rear tires could go a bit longer without replacing them, they have 15k miles on them now. But the pressure leaks, really slowly. After about three weeks, they will drop from 30 to 22 psi and activate the low pressure sensor.

Anybody ever put sealant in Corvette tires? I'm concerned about how it may affect the tire pressure sensor. Hoping to avoid the need to keep putting air back in while I drive on them a bit longer before replacing them. Thanks for responding.

Pops

87SAM

Not knowing what tires you have or where the nail is at, many tires can be plugged and patched. Not a fan of the fix a flat stuff and not all are TPMS friendly.

HK770

My thought is it needs repair! Removed and patched (inside) is the way for me. Then you can have peace on mind that you won't be stuck somewhere with flat tire.


HK

Dcasole

Mike's LS3

Get it patched/plugged or replaced. Don't care for the fix a flat products even if they work with TPMS.

ls1121

I had a nail in my almost new Michelin run flats and Firestone told me that they could not fix it because it was a run flat.

I found a tire shop that could dismount the tire and patch it from the inside. I ran this tire at V.I.R. (not suggesting that) and ran it till the tread was gone. don't add that junk unless you really need to. I have a Green Slime kit in my trunk now and will use it only if I must.

gbrtng

head to Discount Tire - they fix my punctures free ... what's not to like?

C6z06man

Just get it fixed. I have had 2 nails in the same tire. And of course within a month of getting new Pilot sports.

Dano523

Don't slime the tire!!!!!!

It will end badly with the slime taking out the TPMS in the rim.

Old Ben

Had a nail in one of my rear tires. The tire shop that I've used for many years dismounted it and patched it from the inside. They balanced it after it was remounted.

hippy

Your local auto parts store should have plug kits, I have used them for years. I wouldn't trust that tire to high speed anymore though, but that's just me. The article below says a patch and plug is the correct repair procedure.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=77

jrose7004

I'd take it to a tire shop and have them check it out but I wouldn't put the slime in it.

GOLD72

BINGO!!!