| Author | Message | ||
| 89TCab (Jmg)
Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 492 Registered: 9-2001 |
I used it during the Sierra Nevada Ferrari Challenge Rally at the start of the day and while I lost pressure leading up to the special stage (closed course - high speed) we were able to post the 4th fastest time. That being said, the sealant did not hold within a few hours and we had to have the tire properly patched. (This was not an option in the morning as we had 7 minutes to check in for the rally... - JMG | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Advanced Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 2834 Registered: 9-2001 |
I have used it in several of my cars over the years. It works great if it is just a small puncture. | ||
| Paul Hill (348paul)
Member Username: 348paul Post Number: 366 Registered: 12-2002 |
Jeff, You beat me to it ! 150Kph -  I always thought that was a typo! - Makes me chuckle every time I see it! Paul | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1646 Registered: 5-2001 |
Ryan, How do you know Steve J? | ||
| P. Thomas (Ferrari_fanatic)
Member Username: Ferrari_fanatic Post Number: 566 Registered: 4-2003 |
Also, after you put the goop in your tire it will surely be out of balance. I would not drive a 500 mile trip on a can of fix a flat. Bring that tire down to a tire shop for a patch. | ||
| Jeff B. (Miltonian)
Member Username: Miltonian Post Number: 528 Registered: 12-2002 |
Just out of curiosity, I called the Ferrari dealer to ask the price of a can of Agip fix-a-flat. He quoted me approximately $400. I forgot to ask if that included the little horsey bag.  | ||
| Jeff B. (Miltonian)
Member Username: Miltonian Post Number: 527 Registered: 12-2002 |
Just a reminder (I posted this once before): the 348 Owners Handbook states "After the bottle has been used, the car must be considered to be in an emergency situation (maximum permissable speed 150kph) and the tire must be replaced as soon as possible." So they don't want you to exceed 93MPH (!) riding on a tire with a nail/screw in the tread, and filled with glop, that could go flat again at any time. Follow P. Thomas's advice and carry a plug kit and an electric inflator. Use the glop as a last resort. And don't use the Agip/Ferrari can that came with the car. It's too old, and you could probably buy 25 cans at Schuck's for what one can of Agip would cost at your Ferrari dealer (after all, it has a "horsey" on it). | ||
| Ryan Alexander (Ryalex)
New member Username: Ryalex Post Number: 20 Registered: 8-2003 |
Do they work well on slow leaking tires? I'm handing a car down to my brother; picking it up this weekend, but it had a slow leaking tire that is flat. I'm hoping a can of that sealant foam and gas will make it hold for the 500mi drive. | ||
| P. Thomas (Ferrari_fanatic)
Member Username: Ferrari_fanatic Post Number: 565 Registered: 4-2003 |
Yeah, here is a funny story: I took my 30 foot cabin Cruiser to the lake (about 150 miles away from home). The boat and trailer weigh about 11,000 lbs. As I pulled my boat out of the water I heard a hissing noise. 20 seconds later the boat was on trailer and my left rear tire was flat as a pancake. I used a can of fix a flat and it immediately went flat again as the hole was too big. At 8:30 PM on a Sunday night I did not have many choices so I did a "Mcgiver" (sp?). I took the tip of a ball point pen and inserted it into the tire like a plug. I snipped of the end and inflated it with another can. I drove all the way home and it held for over a month!! I then took the tire to have it replaced and the tire guy cursed me up and down for the mess. He tried to charge me an extra $10. LOL So it is really best to keep a plug kit and eletric tire inflator so if you have a big hole (provided it is not in the sidewall) you will be able to plug it. | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1638 Registered: 5-2001 |
Rob, problem one has been delt with, it is illegal to manufacture tire inflators with flammable propellant, has been for many years after too many service techs got "blowed up". But number two is still an issue, it IS a mess to clean up. I carry tire inflators just the same as a back up to the spare...ya never know... | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 179 Registered: 5-2003 |
The real issue with using this stuff is one the propellent is very flamable and 2 a mess to deal with get the tire fixed asap when you use it | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 2421 Registered: 6-2001 |
Used it once, didn't work, hole was too big, had to fly down to San Jose to get a tire, take the tire off, find someone to put it on, and another cab ride back to the car. Spare tire option was needed then, but I'm not getting it on the 360. Art | ||
| Lee Hamner (Tennlee)
Junior Member Username: Tennlee Post Number: 169 Registered: 2-2002 |
I used it on a Miata once. I replaced the tire later, but it did work. | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
Junior Member Username: Wax Post Number: 112 Registered: 7-2003 |
Yes, it works. Leave the nail or screw in, shake can, fill 'n go. (Tire needs to get warmed up, stuff sloshed around for 5 minutes or somesuch). Came in handy when a contractor up the road got sloppy with nails and screws, as I found 5 screws and nails in 3 tires within 2 days. Contractor got nailed with an earful of "screw you" courtesy of me. Holds up amazingly well, as a friend has been riding on 2 tires filled with the stuff for a year. Like me, he averages 450 miles a week. Whether a car needs to be "driven" in order for the seal to remain, I don't know - but it should be in every trunk, esp. those without spares. | ||
| Lou B (Toby91)
Member Username: Toby91 Post Number: 268 Registered: 4-2001 |
Did it work? If so, for how long? |