Do these flat tire spray pumps really work?

Teufel · 12-21-2004, 04:13 PM

I want to use my spare tire compartment (SLK55) for a subwoofer. I know it sounds crazy but blame MB for not putting a dedicated sub enclosure in their expensive HK sound system! Woofers on the doors just don't cut it! Anyway, I want to make sure I am covered if I have a flat tire. Do these pumps really work? Is there a run-flat tire to fit my SLK55? Oh by the way, if I have a flat tire, where am I supposed to put the punctured tire? I am sure it won't fit in the spare tire compartment and it will not fit in the trunk. On the roof may be!

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BklynBenz · 12-21-2004, 04:26 PM

those cans of fix a flat have worked for me many times. ive rode on a tire that i used that stuff on for well over a week before replacing.

Stricks · 12-21-2004, 05:09 PM

I've used them, my kids have used them. They work. They are a required part of every car I own or have owned. But they are a TEMPORARY fix until you can get to a good tire shop for a repair.

Brunelleschi · 12-21-2004, 05:11 PM

I don't have any experience with the cans of fix-a-flat, but I have heard that they are not good on aluminum rims. I have heard the chemicals in the stuff is acidic. Anyone else heard this?

Teufel · 12-21-2004, 06:16 PM

Cool picture! Is this really you?

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Originally Posted by BklynBenz

those cans of fix a flat have worked for me many times. ive rode on a tire that i used that stuff on for well over a week before replacing.

Teufel · 12-21-2004, 06:17 PM

Good question! DOSER to the rescue! DOOSER where are you? I know you can hear us!

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Originally Posted by Brunelleschi

I don't have any experience with the cans of fix-a-flat, but I have heard that they are not good on aluminum rims. I have heard the chemicals in the stuff is acidic. Anyone else heard this?

Teufel · 12-21-2004, 06:19 PM

If this is your car, then by now you must an expert in wheel detailing!

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Originally Posted by Brunelleschi

I don't have any experience with the cans of fix-a-flat, but I have heard that they are not good on aluminum rims. I have heard the chemicals in the stuff is acidic. Anyone else heard this?

BklynBenz · 12-21-2004, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Teufel

Cool picture! Is this really you?

Hello friend. What what what! My name is Borat. Like English Barry, but people call me Steve. I am journalist from Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan the favourite hobbies are disco dancing, archery, rape and table tennis. It is nice. I like.

Teufel · 12-23-2004, 04:21 PM

rape and table tennis. It is nice. I like!!!!

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Originally Posted by BklynBenz

Hello friend. What what what! My name is Borat. Like English Barry, but people call me Steve. I am journalist from Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan the favourite hobbies are disco dancing, archery, rape and table tennis. It is nice. I like.

E320Star · 12-23-2004, 04:51 PM

Nothing works specially if bought from Wal-Mart!!

clk55fan · 12-23-2004, 10:30 PM

I agree with using the 'fix a flat' type product.
However, it works only if the wound on your tire is minimal.

If you gouged it, then you'll have a problem.

Anyway, it is still a good product to keep in the trunk.
A must for ALL female drivers...can you imagine, your wife or girlfriend
trying to change a flat at night, in the rain, on a lonely road/highway and
wearing something sexy :v .....very unsafe.

No one should be without one

12-21-2004, 04:26 PM	#2
BklynBenz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 6,339 Drives: CL500	those cans of fix a flat have worked for me many times. ive rode on a tire that i used that stuff on for well over a week before replacing. __________________

12-21-2004, 05:09 PM	#3
Stricks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 341 Drives: 2007 E350, 2003 SL55	Tire in a can I've used them, my kids have used them. They work. They are a required part of every car I own or have owned. But they are a TEMPORARY fix until you can get to a good tire shop for a repair. __________________ E350 White/Tan SL55 Silver/Charcoal over 20 previous MBZs and a couple of Porsches.

12-21-2004, 05:11 PM	#4
Brunelleschi MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 13,964 Drives: 813-4-life	I don't have any experience with the cans of fix-a-flat, but I have heard that they are not good on aluminum rims. I have heard the chemicals in the stuff is acidic. Anyone else heard this? __________________ See the Z up there? Yes, that is a targa top! No, that is not photoshop. No, the factory does not offer a targa-top version of the car. That crazy deck lid is not a factory option either. Never understimate the power of a skillful hand with a sawz-all, wedler and fiberglass!

12-23-2004, 04:51 PM	#10
E320Star Super Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas City. U.S.A. Posts: 558 Drives: 2000 E320 Sedan	Nothing works specially if bought from Wal-Mart!! __________________ E320Star - 2000 E320

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12-23-2004, 10:30 PM	#11
clk55fan Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: FL Posts: 106 Drives: 01 clk55 cpe	I agree with using the 'fix a flat' type product. However, it works only if the wound on your tire is minimal. If you gouged it, then you'll have a problem. Anyway, it is still a good product to keep in the trunk. A must for ALL female drivers...can you imagine, your wife or girlfriend trying to change a flat at night, in the rain, on a lonely road/highway and wearing something sexy :v .....very unsafe. No one should be without one

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