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Just a quick question. I have a nail in my rear tire. My local dealer has ordered a tire for me but now cannot replace mine until next week (maybe their service level is why I didn't buy from them in the first place!).
I've only done 500miles before getting a nail, good job I got the wheel and tire insurance!
Anyway, I was wondering, has anyone driven for any length of time on the fixoflat stuff that you get with the S? This is for the standard 18inch wheels, 265/40 Pilot Sport tires.
I've gotten screwed and nailed w/in my first 7000 miles, and both on the rear end. I didn't like it at all, but in the end I went to Les Schwab, and they patched me up and I'm back in business. ($40 total)
I didn't use the goo, b/c i didn't want the mess
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That's an option I suppose, get it plugged temporarily instead of using the 'goo'.
What mess is there using the goo? Just the inside of the wheel? Does that matter?
I can't imagine the chemical sealant was designed to be driven on for a week. Personally I wouldn't risk it, but that is just me.
A week sounds like a long time for your dealer to get a tire. Every dealer I have been to can usually get a part in 24-48 hours. A tire should be easy.
Anyway, I was wondering, has anyone driven for any length of time on the fixoflat stuff that you get with the S? This is for the standard 18inch wheels, 265/40 Pilot Sport tires.
Sealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an emergency repair, so you can drive to the next workshop. Even with the tire air-tight, it may be used only for short journeys in an emergency.
P. 225 of the manual (Santa Fe ... maybe add this to the FAQ).
Hmm, my dealership told me that my tires were run-flats. I'll need to check that out when I go to lunch.
Our cars have a run-flat system, which is how Porsche gets away from providing a spare. The run-flat system is an inflater, the goo, and 1-800-Porsche.
I have a plug kit that I purchased from Griot's Garage. I have it for emergency use only, as I think very little of the goo, especially if TPMS sensors are mounted. If I catch a nail that were to render my car unusable on a back road, I can patch it and drive to a more accessible location for the road service.
I would advise against driving on plugged/patched tires whether done by Les Schwab or anyone else.
TPMS
TPMS - The Tire Pressure Monitoring System provides early warning of any drop in pressure by continuously monitoring the pressure in each tire and alerting you in the onboard computer display in the event of a pressure deficiency. It communicates the exact pressure of each tire and/or their deviation from ideal pressure. This does away with the need for regular air pressure checks at the service station, which often prove highly inconvenient.
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If Porsche equip the car with goo instead of a spare, surely it must be a safe alternative for driving on for a few days, especially if taking the 30mph average speed commuting route through town!
Or I could get it plugged, or I just go somewhere else. I figured I'd use the local dealer, turns out to be a mistake it seems.
Has anyone here previously used the fixoflat tin of goo?
Last edited by Santa Fe; 05-02-2007 at 07:18 PM.
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