Fix-a-flat in z-rated tires
12-02-2004, 02:45 PM
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Fix-a-flat in z-rated tires
I just bought some fix-a-flat the other day, and on the back it said "warning: do not use in z-rated tires." Why is this? The only thing I can think is that they don't want to be liable for a high speed blow-out.
12-02-2004, 10:25 PM
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You shouldn't use that stuff at all really... it makes it a serious pain when your tires are dismounted for repair or replacement. Just use the donut spare and take it to get the leak fixed or a new tire.
12-03-2004, 09:22 AM
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They're probably concerned about the fact that using Fix-A-Flat throws your tire a little out of balance, especially if you use it wrong. At high speeds it can cause serious issues.
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