"fix a flat" spray can

[animal163]

Hi guys, after a near wearing out tires (RFT) and a flat tire that happened two days ago, i decided to change them all to regular tire. Now, i am kinda worry since i am so used to having RFT and i don't have any spare tire now. I know there is a product call "fix a flat" spray can which helps us to get back on the road without changing a tire. My question is that product reliable and safe for the tire or also the rim. What are some negative consequences of using this, I know the best way is to get a spare tire but as you know, we e90 doesn't have room for it unless we are willing to give up our trunk that is kind absurb. Please give me some comments. Thanks! :rolleyes

[roscoe7587]

I just changed to non-RFTs as well. I ordered a kit from tire rack called the ContiComfort Kit. It has a latex tire sealan, pump and light. Here is the link: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38

I also am wondering how these work.

[jared94e36]

dont use it if you have a tire pressure monitor system it will mess up those sensors. I dont know much about it aside from that. oh, and its not a permanent fix i dont think.

[roscoe7587]

If you read the description on tirerack it will last 125 miles. Obviously I wouldn't trust that but it should get you to a garage.
BTW it will mess up the sensors so you have decide how badly you want off the road

[pappy1911]

I have heard it is not a good idea..OK for short term, but, it may puddle up and throw off the tire balance...

[TyKBlue82]

If you use fix-a-flat just plan on buying a new sensor, as the stuff plugs it up and ruins it. You will want to check with BMW on the price of a new sensor (Atleast $100+)...BTW that stuff is awfull, some places will also charge you an extra fee to remove it from the tire.

[Dood]

i used it to seal the bead of my rim and it works fine. But thats only a minor seal. Also if you use it, make sure you tell the tire place when you get your tires changed because it is flammable.

[animal163]

anyone has actually used the fix a flat? according to the "can" it says it is sensor safe is that a scam?

[e36 318i VERT]

I used fix-a-flat on my sister's lexus once and it didn't even work.
And it messed the sensor up.
Just but some 21" so you don't have to put air in your tires.

[ZIPNBYE]

www.leatherz.com (http://www.leatherz.com) sells space-saver spare tires for current-model BMWs...as an alternative (especially handy for long-distance trips).

Having a compresser, jack, and plug kit (Dynaplug (http://www.dynaplug.com/)) is a great start for small leaks, keeping the fix-a-flat goop for something that you just can't fix any other way. United BMW (http://www.dynaplug.com/) also retails a BMW Mobility Kit, which comes in a case that's similar to your BMW oil-in-a-bag already in your trunk.

[E30Rocks]

if you use it, make sure you tell the tire place when you get your tires changed because it is flammable.

Yeah, have heard about people putting a new tire on the rim, have gotten hurt / burned.
(and they could probably sue your butt, too)

Look into temporary patch / plug kits (like they do for motorcycles) and the kit comes with CO2 cartridges.

Check out:
http://www.stopngo.com/automotive.asp

I always had one, on my bike !

[ZIPNBYE]

A CO2 cartridge won't fill a car tire...maybe a bike's, but not a car's. Get a compressor!

[POS VETT]

It depends on the type of the puncture. It won't solve a blowout. I have a can of fix-a-flat in each of my cars.

[E30Rocks]

A CO2 cartridge won't fill a car tire...maybe a bike's, but not a car's. Get a compressor!

Yes, true.......
The car kits come with a compressor (but some people carry multiple CO2 cartridges..... thinking that will cover them )

[pappy1911]

Just but some 21" so you don't have to put air in your tires.

I'm curious, 21" of what??

[ZIPNBYE]

I'm curious, 21" of what??
21" wheels / tires...aka rubber bands. It was a joke. :lol

[leggwork]

some chain-store tire places are not allowed to touch a tire that has fix-a-flat in it - they say it is toxic and they aren't allowed to touch it due to corporate dictate. I've also heard that it is corrosive in some sense.
bruce

[samger2]

The stuff is just nasty plain and simple, it's corrosive, it can damage your TPM sensors, it sloshes around in the tire giving a vibration in the steering wheel...all in all it sucks. If you aren't going to go with what the factory recommends ie...runflats, then don't skimp. Get a spare and jack.