Does using the fix a flat can damage (off balance) the tire?
So, here's the back story.
I'm about due for a set of tires. Maybe Jan-Feb, just after I clear up the holiday bills.
Anyway, a few weeks ago, I found a small puncture in my tire. Figuring I was going to replace the tire anyway, I thought I'd plug it myself with those typical tire plugs.
When I pulled the wheels off and started digging for the tiny nail, it basically buried itself deeper. Here's where I made my stupid mistake. Instead of trying to pull the nail out, I figure if I punch through with the spike thing and plug it, it would seal the hole.
Well, it didn't. I'm losing about a few pounds of pressure a day. So, will those flat sealer in a can work for me? Like I said, I just need to hold it for a month. And I'm not planning to take this car up to speed.
Also, does Suncoast sell a can of these? I don't seem to find it in their site.
Thanks.
I wouldn't do it if I was you. It's been reported here, that gunk destroys the tire pressure sensor. And those aren't inexpensive either. Spring for the new tires ealier if possible, like now, or keep pumping the tire a couple times a day until you can. Good luck.
Oh, good call.
Thanks for the heads up.
Never thought about that.
Now, why would Porsche include that can if it can screw up the TPMS?
I guess when all else is considered and we're sitting out in the middle of no where without a cell signal, the gunk is our only hope. And in that circumstance, what's another $100 or whatever the sensors cost. At least that's my guess. The only nail I ever picked up with my Cayman caused a slow leak and I was able to make it to the dealer who was able to patch it. That was because the nail was closer to the middle of the tire than the edge. I worry about it though. I just hope and pray it never happens when I can't get to a repair place in time.:cheers:
Perhaps I don't understand the situation exactly, but you should punch the nail totally into the tire and then seal the hole with a rope type plug. I've never had this type of plug fail to work and while this is not a preferred type of fix, for a short time it should be OK.
That's the thing. I thought I punched the nail all the way through. It must have just shifted to the side. Ack! >.<
Little late to be of much help now but perhaps might help someone else. I've had luck pulling small nails like this with diagonal side cutters (dikes) than pliers. You have to be careful not to cut through but should be able to get the end pulled up enough for pliers to catch it.
