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david handa (Davehanda)
Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 451
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 24, 2003 - 3:43 pm: | |
The old tire inflators were flammable. They changed the formulations several years ago, after several deaths and injuries to tire changers....They are now inert gases... |
Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
Member
Username: Joechristmas
Post Number: 627
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Friday, January 24, 2003 - 3:37 pm: | |
I have used it in my daily driver and it has always worked for Small leaks. I have never had any trouble with it. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 3337
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Friday, January 24, 2003 - 1:44 pm: | |
the tire changers will hate it when they have to clean the mess up, but at least you made it home. |
Jay S. Morris (J_saber)
New member
Username: J_saber
Post Number: 32
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Friday, January 24, 2003 - 1:06 pm: | |
Don't use that stuff, it's dangerous and it doesn't work! I almost burned my face off using it, so if you're a dumbass like me just pass it up! |
Greg (Greg512tr)
Junior Member
Username: Greg512tr
Post Number: 77
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2003 - 2:30 pm: | |
I had a flat on the 512TR and I tried two cans of the stuff but it would not inflate the tire. Finally just used a air compressor that plugged into the lighter to get enough air in it to get home. |
Philip Airey (Pma1010)
Junior Member
Username: Pma1010
Post Number: 96
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2003 - 1:56 pm: | |
There was a fair amount of discussion on Fix A Flat some time ago. You should tell the tech that's working on the tire that the stuff is inside - it is highly flammable.
Philip
P.S., I have been told never to patch a Z rated tire, just replace. |
Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Junior Member
Username: Jlm348
Post Number: 64
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 8:00 pm: | |
I have used this product on many cars and love it. A word of advice after using it drive the car immediatelly, if you don't it bunches up into one area and will cause an in balance when you drive, causing the steering will to vibrate. Generally after it is used I take it to a gas station, and they patch the tire. Occassionally the gas station might charge you a little extra because the gunk inside can cause a lot of irritation. I have never known it to damage a rim. Have not used it on a Ferrari, But on many Mer Benz, a Porsche, and a Lotus. |
Richelson (Richelson)
Member
Username: Richelson
Post Number: 844
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 5:21 pm: | |
I have used it on cars before and have never had a problem. It does tend to make a small mess the first time you use it. Wiped it off and didn't stain. |
Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Intermediate Member
Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 1496
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 5:17 pm: | |
I was told that it can ruin the finish on the rims... Is that true? |
Richelson (Richelson)
Member
Username: Richelson
Post Number: 842
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 5:02 pm: | |
I always carry a can of fix a flat with me. Most of the time the tire doesn't completely blow out. It is usually just a small leak. It is worth having IMHO. |
Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member
Username: Doody
Post Number: 696
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 12:40 pm: | |
i was recently also told the shelf-life was a year when i picked up my 550.
of course keep the original in its nice little brown sock so you have ALL the accessories when it comes time to sell ;-)
doody. |
Philip Airey (Pma1010)
Junior Member
Username: Pma1010
Post Number: 93
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 12:12 pm: | |
Norm
I have been told that the can's shelf life is about a year. Buy a regular can of the stuff from NAPA and put it in the trunk. It's about $8 from memory
Philip |
Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
Junior Member
Username: Normp
Post Number: 122
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 12:04 pm: | |
Every Ferrari that does not have a spare tire comes with a can of tire sealant in the tool kit to be used to get home in the case of a slow leak, but not a blowout. With todays tire technology and the fact that so many of us watch the tires and change them before they wear out these cans are not getting used. A couple of questions-
What's the shelf (trunk) life of these cans, and should they be replaced?
If they should be replaced, could we get together and do a group buy?
I know that mine is about ten years old, I have to wonder if it's any good at this point. |