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When I bought my VX last year I checked the air pressure in the tires and the right rear tire was hard to get air into. I had tires replaced today and that wheel had been fixed with Fix-A-Flat. The mechanic said the wheel was full of gunk and the rim had corroded due to the use of one of those fix-a-flat products. I have heard they shouldn't be used but this was the first experience I had with it. Mechanic recommends if you use it to get the wheel cleaned out as soon as possible.
Previouse owner should have told you!!! glad it didn't blow out on you in the last year!
LOL, that is just one of the many hidden surprizes the P.O. has waiting in the shadows!!! Stick around, the can of worms just got opened!!!
Lol @ the positivity !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Riff Raff
the PO rims were cracking and peeling as they are well known to do and rather than get new rims the PO kept putting in fix a flat. I have used it effectively with no issues but you cant just keep doing it in the same tire. That is what probably caused the hard airing up
yea not a big fan of fix-a-flat.. when dismounting tires that stuff reeks.. if its fresh it leaks all over too... also if you use fix-a-flat more than likely you will never be able to patch or plug the tire, most will not stick to fix-a-flat
Don't forget that fix-a-flat is flammable. If you've ever used it in your tire, warn the tech.
Also don't forget, fix-a-flat is a temporary fix. The tire should be properly repaired ASAP.
I carry a couple cans in my VX as a LAST RESORT when out on the trail. A good plug kit is much better!:thumbup:
I carry a plug kit however my electric compessor often loses its charge so I can not air the tire up enough so I use fix a flat to get more air pressureQuote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete