Fix-a-Flat

[NeSX]

What Fix-a-Flat type products do you guys use. I am pulling the spare out and want to make sure that I have the best product possible in the event that I puncture one of my sneaks...

Thanks

 

[hlweyl]

I wouldn't personally use fix-a-flat on my NSX although I did use it on my riding lawnmower one time and it did work.

I think a better option is using a quality plug to temporarily get you back on the road, then get the tire repaired with a plug/patch. I've used them many times before and never had one fail. Just make sure your air compressor is working so you can fill the tire back up.

 

[coolnsx]

I would walk before I use that stuff. I had to clean it from a tire once to be able to rebalance the wheel Not fun at all. I would carry my AAA card instead.

 

[loNfastNSX]

I agree with coolnsx. That crap is a pain in the butt to clean off. God forbid you get it on the outer lip of your rim. If your really concerned about it, see if they make run flats in your shoe size.

 

[NeSX]

Well it seems to me that there must be a good product out there seeing as ho wmany manufacturers are eliminating spares in their high performance cars.

 

[hlweyl]

I believe the only cars that come without spares are the cars that have run-flat tires as standard. I remember when I frequented the corvette forums they were referred to as run-craps.

 

[timothyaw]

A search brought this back...http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/TireWheel/tirewheelrepair.htm ....

 

[EIFFEL]

my brother's MB c32 has no spare tire, just a can of fix a flat and air compressor.

 

[Gerard van Santen]

I believe the only cars that come without spares are the cars that have run-flat tires as standard. I remember when I frequented the corvette forums they were referred to as run-craps.

I have Honda Accord Tourer Executive 2004 (in the USA known as TL) without a spare tire. It standard has a repair set and an air compressor.

For the NSX I carry a plug repair set. And on several occasions it saved my day

BTW This plug repair set is standard equipment for my Duc. (a bit heavy to carry a spare tire)

 

[NeSX]

Does actual 'fix-a-flat' come with the MB or is it a 'fix-a-flat-type' product.

 

[Zishan]

I had a interesting experience with fix-a-flat before. My motorcycle got a flat, and un-like cars, it's hard to change out the tire. So I used a can and all it did was fill the tire a bit and when I tried driving, the fix-a-flat product leaked from the punchure and caused it to get all over the place. And once that stuff is dryed, it's almost impossible to get off.

 

[dnicho05]

I believe the only cars that come without spares are the cars that have run-flat tires as standard.

New Mazda RX8 does not have run flats. It comes standard with no spare, and just a can of mazda label fix-a-flat.

 

[EIFFEL]

Does actual 'fix-a-flat' come with the MB or is it a 'fix-a-flat-type' product.

It is genuine MB fix a flat product, no spare tire on 02 C32 AMG. my 02 C240 comes with full sized spare.

 

[hlweyl]

New Mazda RX8 does not have run flats. It comes standard with no spare, and just a can of mazda label fix-a-flat.

I stand corrected!

 

[dnicho05]

I know, its hard to believe.

Back when I was thinking I wasn't going to ever find an NSX, I took a look at the RX8s. Not too bad of a car, but when they said that for $32K the car didn't come with a spare, didn't have run-flats, and then showed me the tire kit with the can of fix-o-flat, I looked at the salesman and said "Your kidding right?"