Anyone Ever Use Fix-A-Flat to Temporarily Fix a Flat Tire?

Depending on how big the hole, it works. Always good to have a can handy.

If all else fails, maybe you'll reach your destination with it.

Last Edited by SPUD on 06/19/2011 02:13 AM

Yes, but it only works on holes as big as a nail hole or smaller. Also, it won't work if your belt is showing through, and if you use it you MUST make certain you tell the mechanic when you go to have your tire changed (essential).

Yea it works. I suggest driving to a gas station and filling up after you fix your flat though. I keep two of them in my trunk, good product.

Used it on a Honda 185 ATC. To outrun the aliens. Lol

Yes, I used to use it. And it works. But mechanics advise against it as it ruins the tire supposedly.

Yes it will work if the hole isn't in the sidewall or is
from something small like a nail.

Look and listen to the tire when you put air in it.
Try to remove with pliers the intruding object.
Remove most of the air from the tire, leave about 10-15 lbs in it and then install the fix a flat and top off with
air. Now you must drive the vehicle at 30 + mph for at least 10 minutes to distribute the product evenly inside the tire.
They say to warn people who are going to change the tire off the rim that it has fix a flat inside it, but it is just more of a mess than a danger...
Also it isn't a good idea to use this on a high speed tire or a tire that will be getting tough use, like a trailer or a truck.

I have used it for years and it never let me down...

It is always a good idea to keep a large can of fix-a-flat and a tire repair kit (tire plugs) in the trunk of your car. It ranks right up there with jumper cables, bungee cord, spare oil, spare antifreeze, and a blanket. You shouldn't leave home without it!

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I was told using it would void the tire warranty.


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Instead of fix-a-flat get slime it's better.

it works great and you can keep driving that tire for months -- even years sometimes :-) squirt it in, drive to gas station and fill with air, drive drive drive. watch tire it should stay up

For tires and Fee Fee dolls as well.

Agreed...

hubby says the tire plugs work much better.but he will use fix a flat WITH the tire plugs sometimes if he has a can, just to be sure.



but not on SIDEWALLS. if there is a hole in the sidewall U are totally screwed and have to get another tire.

Thanks for the replies everyone. You've all been a great help.

I noticed yesterday when I arrived at work that I have a screw in my left rear tire. It must be there for a while because the head is worn pretty good. I am going to get a plug kit tomorrow and fix it properly but I want to keep a can or two of the Fix-A-Flat in the trunk just in case I need it in the future.