anyone know what its called?
2007-11-09 06:14:16 · 8 answers · asked by Valera 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Fix-a-Flat
But I recommend this only in emergency situations. It's best to get the tire fixed properly as the goop gets on the inside of the tires and rims and just makes a mess.
If you don't want to patch it (the best way to fix a flat), at a minimum plug it with a tire plug. You can get a cheap kit at places like Wal-mart and plug it yourself for around $10-$15.
2007-11-09 06:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its called fix a flat,but i wouldn't use it ,because it will throw the tire out of balance real bad,it would be about as cheap really to just have a plug put in the hole and be done with it,that's how they repair the newer tires anyway.the fix a flat works but doesn't always hold and you,ll find your self out some where with a flat tire,good luck on it.
2007-11-09 06:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slime or Fix-A-Flat are the products you are thinking of but they are NOT permanent repairs. They are intended only to temporarily re-inflate the tire until you can get it to the shop for a proper repair or replacement. The products are toxic and corrosive so I could not recommend leaving them in the tire for any extended period of time.
2007-11-09 14:00:25 · answer #3 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The liquid is just to get you to somewhere that can repair the tire permanently. Do not rely on this as a fix.
2007-11-09 06:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by P_M_B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is alot of different types but fix a flat is one you can go to any auto store and get at least one type of the product might not have that name though. its better to take it to the place you bought the tires and have it fixed right but if you put that in there let them know it makes a mess out of the inside of your tire
2007-11-09 06:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by snowboarder 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several different kinds but I prefer "SLIME". It is a green thick liquid that you put in your tire through the valve stem. Be sure to drive it around or roll the tire around so that the slime does not dry all in one spot.
2007-11-09 06:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take it to the tire store and have them patch it. $15.00
As long as the nail is in the tread portion and not the side wall. If it's in the side wall you need to replace the tire.
2007-11-09 06:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by pkgfinder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called Fix-A-Flat.
2007-11-09 06:19:29 · answer #8 · answered by Gary H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋