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trenchdog73 · 10-21-2009, 09:24 PM

quick question... the sealant included with the air pump in the trunk of the ss for the run flats can it be replaced after use? I have a flat and was thinking of using the sealant to get the car to the dealer instead of taking the wheel off and brining it in but I would only really want to do so if i could replace the sealant for future use.

POWERFREAK · 10-21-2009, 09:25 PM

FYI...p-zero's are not run flats.

I WOULD NOT use the sealant if you don't have to. Only in an emergency.

Mr_Draco · 10-21-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by trenchdog73

quick question... the sealant included with the air pump in the trunk of the ss for the run flats can it be replaced after use? I have a flat and was thinking of using the sealant to get the car to the dealer instead of taking the wheel off and brining it in but I would only really want to do so if i could replace the sealant for future use.

Yes you can, it costs $70 for a replacement can. However it will ruin the tire and tire pressure sensor so I would be more worried about having to buy a new tire and sensor.

coolman · 10-21-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by trenchdog73

quick question... the sealant included with the air pump in the trunk of the ss for the run flats can it be replaced after use? I have a flat and was thinking of using the sealant to get the car to the dealer instead of taking the wheel off and brining it in but I would only really want to do so if i could replace the sealant for future use.

take it off. I would never use sealant. Not good for the rim and it makes a mess.

tjd24 · 10-21-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

FYI...p-zero's are not run flats.

+1 - per Pirelli Consumer Affairs the OE P-Zeros on our Camaros are not run flats - confirmed by them when I saw the same model number on their website indicating the P-Zeros were - that's only the after-market version.

trenchdog73 · 10-22-2009, 03:37 AM

Is repairing the tires looks to be possible would this be a ba thing to do with this type of tire

dtodd · 10-22-2009, 07:02 AM

Like the guy said, just take the wheel off...no jack, but just find a few dudes standing around not doing anything to help lift the car up for you.

GM: nice touch not including a spare or even a jack to take a flat tire off.

Does it seem to anybody that tire issues seem to be kind of an issue with this car? Don't get me wrong, I love the car, but the whole tire issue (summer only, no spare, no jack) seems odd.

POWERFREAK · 10-22-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dtodd

Does it seem to anybody that tire issues seem to be kind of an issue with this car? Don't get me wrong, I love the car, but the whole tire issue (summer only, no spare, no jack) seems odd.

it's becoming more popular to do it this way. The Trailblazer SS has no spare/jack either.

Sack Rat 2SS · 10-22-2009, 05:38 PM

The Trailblazer SS has no spare/jack either.[/QUOTE]

My TBSS DOES have a spare between frame rails in back. Jack, wrench, and wheel blocks/chocks are under the rear seat. Spare is a smaller wheel and tire than the 20 X 8 inch factory six lug wheels.

sspaul · 10-22-2009, 05:55 PM

what kind of tire sealant is given with the car? the show truck u and they did a demo with fix-a-flat. they basically discredited all myths you might have heard about fix-a-flat. here is a link forfix-a-flat

vdevine · 10-22-2009, 06:51 PM

On the passenger side of your car is a box that you can put gloves in. Once there, the booklet holds the secrets to the Camaro. I'm glad to see someone finally got the upgradee to the run flats.

trenchdog73 · 10-22-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sspaul

what kind of tire sealant is given with the car? the show truck u and they did a demo with fix-a-flat. they basically discredited all myths you might have heard about fix-a-flat. here is a link forfix-a-flat

very interesting video

sspaul · 10-22-2009, 07:19 PM

trench glad you liked the video. i thought that video would help clear up a lot of things about tire sealants

10-21-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
trenchdog73 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Cyber grey camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 93	Sealant with the pump for the run flats quick question... the sealant included with the air pump in the trunk of the ss for the run flats can it be replaced after use? I have a flat and was thinking of using the sealant to get the car to the dealer instead of taking the wheel off and brining it in but I would only really want to do so if i could replace the sealant for future use. __________________ 7663

10-21-2009, 09:25 PM	#2
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,637	FYI...p-zero's are not run flats. I WOULD NOT use the sealant if you don't have to. Only in an emergency. __________________ https://Feeling-Creative.com

10-22-2009, 03:37 AM	#6
trenchdog73 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Cyber grey camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 93	Is repairing the tires looks to be possible would this be a ba thing to do with this type of tire __________________ 7663

10-22-2009, 07:02 AM	#7
dtodd Drives: 2014 Black Camaro 2SS w/ RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 25	Like the guy said, just take the wheel off...no jack, but just find a few dudes standing around not doing anything to help lift the car up for you. GM: nice touch not including a spare or even a jack to take a flat tire off. Does it seem to anybody that tire issues seem to be kind of an issue with this car? Don't get me wrong, I love the car, but the whole tire issue (summer only, no spare, no jack) seems odd. Last edited by dtodd; 10-22-2009 at 07:03 AM. Reason: spelling error

10-22-2009, 05:38 PM	#9
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	The Trailblazer SS has no spare/jack either.[/QUOTE] My TBSS DOES have a spare between frame rails in back. Jack, wrench, and wheel blocks/chocks are under the rear seat. Spare is a smaller wheel and tire than the 20 X 8 inch factory six lug wheels. __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears Last edited by Sack Rat 2SS; 10-22-2009 at 05:52 PM.

10-22-2009, 05:55 PM	#10
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	what kind of tire sealant is given with the car? the show truck u and they did a demo with fix-a-flat. they basically discredited all myths you might have heard about fix-a-flat. here is a link forfix-a-flat __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

10-22-2009, 06:51 PM	#11
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	On the passenger side of your car is a box that you can put gloves in. Once there, the booklet holds the secrets to the Camaro. I'm glad to see someone finally got the upgradee to the run flats. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

10-22-2009, 07:19 PM	#13
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	trench glad you liked the video. i thought that video would help clear up a lot of things about tire sealants __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

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