OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
"123.bam" <"123.bam aat "@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Al Smith wrote:
>
> > I'm going to try some Slime!
> >
> > Why? "Because Flats Suck."
> > How can you argue with that?
> >
> > www.slime.com
> >
> > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:101i725op8of273@corp.supernews.com...
> > > It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
> > > 98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
> > > to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
> > > Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
> > >
> > > Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
> > > it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
> > > on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
> > > it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
> > >
> > > Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
> > >
> > >
>
> that will work great against flats, but you might look into how well
> it might perform at highway speeds in 20-30 degree f temperature. I
> believe the "slime" is mostly for bicycles, for which hardly ever
> exceed 30mpg.
> I propose the slime will either freeze in one spot or not be thin
> enough to coat the inside of the tire evenly at 50 mph that could
> mean a very very unbalanced tire.
>
Au Contraire. If you would have looked at the link I provided -
and I am shocked that you did not - slime can be used to -30 degrees F.
Furthermore, use in automobiles is recommended.
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
"123.bam" <"123.bam aat "@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Al Smith wrote:
>
> > I'm going to try some Slime!
> >
> > Why? "Because Flats Suck."
> > How can you argue with that?
> >
> > www.slime.com
> >
> > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:101i725op8of273@corp.supernews.com...
> > > It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
> > > 98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
> > > to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
> > > Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
> > >
> > > Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
> > > it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
> > > on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
> > > it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
> > >
> > > Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
> > >
> > >
>
> that will work great against flats, but you might look into how well
> it might perform at highway speeds in 20-30 degree f temperature. I
> believe the "slime" is mostly for bicycles, for which hardly ever
> exceed 30mpg.
> I propose the slime will either freeze in one spot or not be thin
> enough to coat the inside of the tire evenly at 50 mph that could
> mean a very very unbalanced tire.
>
Au Contraire. If you would have looked at the link I provided -
and I am shocked that you did not - slime can be used to -30 degrees F.
Furthermore, use in automobiles is recommended.
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
"123.bam" <"123.bam aat "@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:401990BC.8BAFE851@hotmail.com...
> Al Smith wrote:
>
> > I'm going to try some Slime!
> >
> > Why? "Because Flats Suck."
> > How can you argue with that?
> >
> > www.slime.com
> >
> > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:101i725op8of273@corp.supernews.com...
> > > It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
> > > 98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
> > > to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
> > > Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
> > >
> > > Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
> > > it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
> > > on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
> > > it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
> > >
> > > Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
> > >
> > >
>
> that will work great against flats, but you might look into how well
> it might perform at highway speeds in 20-30 degree f temperature. I
> believe the "slime" is mostly for bicycles, for which hardly ever
> exceed 30mpg.
> I propose the slime will either freeze in one spot or not be thin
> enough to coat the inside of the tire evenly at 50 mph that could
> mean a very very unbalanced tire.
>
Au Contraire. If you would have looked at the link I provided -
and I am shocked that you did not - slime can be used to -30 degrees F.
Furthermore, use in automobiles is recommended.
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
"123.bam" <"123.bam aat "@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:401990BC.8BAFE851@hotmail.com...
> Al Smith wrote:
>
> > I'm going to try some Slime!
> >
> > Why? "Because Flats Suck."
> > How can you argue with that?
> >
> > www.slime.com
> >
> > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:101i725op8of273@corp.supernews.com...
> > > It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
> > > 98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
> > > to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
> > > Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
> > >
> > > Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
> > > it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
> > > on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
> > > it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
> > >
> > > Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
> > >
> > >
>
> that will work great against flats, but you might look into how well
> it might perform at highway speeds in 20-30 degree f temperature. I
> believe the "slime" is mostly for bicycles, for which hardly ever
> exceed 30mpg.
> I propose the slime will either freeze in one spot or not be thin
> enough to coat the inside of the tire evenly at 50 mph that could
> mean a very very unbalanced tire.
>
Au Contraire. If you would have looked at the link I provided -
and I am shocked that you did not - slime can be used to -30 degrees F.
Furthermore, use in automobiles is recommended.
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>
>Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>
>Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>
I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
long term.
One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use. The canned
products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
air) to be able to drive away
P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
newsgroup....
wrote:
>It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>
>Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>
>Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>
I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
long term.
One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use. The canned
products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
air) to be able to drive away
P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
newsgroup....
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>
>Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>
>Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>
I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
long term.
One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use. The canned
products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
air) to be able to drive away
P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
newsgroup....
wrote:
>It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>
>Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>
>Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>
I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
long term.
One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use. The canned
products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
air) to be able to drive away
P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
newsgroup....
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>
>Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>
>Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>
I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
long term.
One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use. The canned
products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
air) to be able to drive away
P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
newsgroup....
wrote:
>It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>
>Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>
>Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>
I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
long term.
One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use. The canned
products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
air) to be able to drive away
P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
newsgroup....
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>
>Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>
>Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>
I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
long term.
One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use. The canned
products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
air) to be able to drive away
P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
newsgroup....
wrote:
>It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>
>Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>
>Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>
I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
long term.
One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use. The canned
products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
air) to be able to drive away
P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
newsgroup....
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
<null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
> >
> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
> >
> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
> >
> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
> long term.
> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
try it then
The canned
> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
> air) to be able to drive away
>
> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
> newsgroup....
It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
<null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
> >
> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
> >
> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
> >
> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
> long term.
> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
try it then
The canned
> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
> air) to be able to drive away
>
> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
> newsgroup....
It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
<null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
> >
> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
> >
> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
> >
> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
> long term.
> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
try it then
The canned
> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
> air) to be able to drive away
>
> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
> newsgroup....
It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
<null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
> >
> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
> >
> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
> >
> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
> long term.
> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
try it then
The canned
> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
> air) to be able to drive away
>
> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
> newsgroup....
It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
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I drive on freeways and don't question spending money on tires and
brakes. I would not drive a car with missing or damaged wheel nuts. I
replaced a couple of the wheel studs on a Mazda pickup a few years
ago. I think I payed $2 or $3 each for them at an auto store. You hit
the stud with a hammer and it pops out the back. You may have to press
it out with big clamp if it's rusted in place.
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:11:07 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
><null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
>news:ieej10t51ua1e07s037jnvd8btqspui5fr@4ax.com.. .
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>> >
>> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>> >
>> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>> >
>> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
>> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
>> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
>> long term.
>> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
>> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
>> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
>
>I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
>12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
>problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
>an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
>Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
>on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
>tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
>take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
>
>From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
>even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
>Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
>try it then
>
> The canned
>> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
>> air) to be able to drive away
>>
>> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
>> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
>> newsgroup....
>
>It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
>
brakes. I would not drive a car with missing or damaged wheel nuts. I
replaced a couple of the wheel studs on a Mazda pickup a few years
ago. I think I payed $2 or $3 each for them at an auto store. You hit
the stud with a hammer and it pops out the back. You may have to press
it out with big clamp if it's rusted in place.
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:11:07 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
><null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
>news:ieej10t51ua1e07s037jnvd8btqspui5fr@4ax.com.. .
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>> >
>> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>> >
>> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>> >
>> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
>> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
>> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
>> long term.
>> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
>> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
>> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
>
>I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
>12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
>problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
>an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
>Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
>on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
>tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
>take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
>
>From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
>even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
>Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
>try it then
>
> The canned
>> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
>> air) to be able to drive away
>>
>> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
>> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
>> newsgroup....
>
>It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
>
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Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
I drive on freeways and don't question spending money on tires and
brakes. I would not drive a car with missing or damaged wheel nuts. I
replaced a couple of the wheel studs on a Mazda pickup a few years
ago. I think I payed $2 or $3 each for them at an auto store. You hit
the stud with a hammer and it pops out the back. You may have to press
it out with big clamp if it's rusted in place.
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:11:07 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
><null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
>news:ieej10t51ua1e07s037jnvd8btqspui5fr@4ax.com.. .
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>> >
>> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>> >
>> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>> >
>> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
>> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
>> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
>> long term.
>> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
>> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
>> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
>
>I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
>12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
>problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
>an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
>Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
>on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
>tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
>take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
>
>From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
>even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
>Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
>try it then
>
> The canned
>> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
>> air) to be able to drive away
>>
>> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
>> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
>> newsgroup....
>
>It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
>
brakes. I would not drive a car with missing or damaged wheel nuts. I
replaced a couple of the wheel studs on a Mazda pickup a few years
ago. I think I payed $2 or $3 each for them at an auto store. You hit
the stud with a hammer and it pops out the back. You may have to press
it out with big clamp if it's rusted in place.
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:11:07 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
><null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
>news:ieej10t51ua1e07s037jnvd8btqspui5fr@4ax.com.. .
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>> >
>> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>> >
>> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>> >
>> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
>> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
>> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
>> long term.
>> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
>> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
>> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
>
>I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
>12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
>problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
>an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
>Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
>on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
>tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
>take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
>
>From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
>even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
>Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
>try it then
>
> The canned
>> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
>> air) to be able to drive away
>>
>> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
>> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
>> newsgroup....
>
>It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
>
#60
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OT Spare Tire in a Spray Can Any Good?
I drive on freeways and don't question spending money on tires and
brakes. I would not drive a car with missing or damaged wheel nuts. I
replaced a couple of the wheel studs on a Mazda pickup a few years
ago. I think I payed $2 or $3 each for them at an auto store. You hit
the stud with a hammer and it pops out the back. You may have to press
it out with big clamp if it's rusted in place.
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:11:07 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
><null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
>news:ieej10t51ua1e07s037jnvd8btqspui5fr@4ax.com.. .
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>> >
>> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>> >
>> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>> >
>> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
>> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
>> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
>> long term.
>> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
>> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
>> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
>
>I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
>12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
>problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
>an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
>Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
>on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
>tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
>take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
>
>From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
>even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
>Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
>try it then
>
> The canned
>> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
>> air) to be able to drive away
>>
>> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
>> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
>> newsgroup....
>
>It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
>
brakes. I would not drive a car with missing or damaged wheel nuts. I
replaced a couple of the wheel studs on a Mazda pickup a few years
ago. I think I payed $2 or $3 each for them at an auto store. You hit
the stud with a hammer and it pops out the back. You may have to press
it out with big clamp if it's rusted in place.
On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:11:07 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
><null_pointer@nowhere.com.net.edu.gov.de> wrote in message
>news:ieej10t51ua1e07s037jnvd8btqspui5fr@4ax.com.. .
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:44:23 -0500, "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >It was 7 lousy degrees out this morning. My beloved
>> >98 Civic HX is sitting in the barn waiting for the salt
>> >to wash away. Meanwhile, I am driving a 90 Dodge
>> >Omni with 178k on it. The Omni is my sacrificial anode.
>> >
>> >Anyway, one of the tires has a slow leak. I have to pump
>> >it up every morning. Every year I had put grease
>> >on the lugs otherwise the nuts rust on solid. I didn't grease
>> >it this year. Did I mention that it's cold?
>> >
>> >Is there a spray can fix that would get me about 3 months use?
>> >
>> I've used several pressurized canned products with good results.
>> I keep 2 cans in the trunk for emergency use. If I get a nail, it
>> buys me some time until I can get it fixed properly. Never tried it
>> long term.
>> One thing about Slime: You need to remove the valve core to install
>> and need a source of pressurized air after installing the valve core.
>> To me, this makes slime a non-contender for emergency use.
>
>I had - but couldn't find so bought another one today - a little
>12 volt air compressor. I don't believe I have every had a tire
>problem that was ever so severe that it wouldn't hold air for
>an hour or two. I really like these small 12 volt compressors.
>Sears is one source. Not only are they a great time and effort saver
>on the road, they can inflate basketballs, footballs, bicycle
>tires, etc. The one I got can pressurize up to 250 psi. It might
>take a day or so to get there, but that kind of pressure can be handy.
>
>From what I read, you can put the Slime in anytime you want -
>even before you have a leak - not that I am that ambitious.
>Sunday it is supposed to get all the way up to 32. I might
>try it then
>
> The canned
>> products I have used provided enough pressure (some gas...probably NOT
>> air) to be able to drive away
>>
>> P.S. I found the phrase "The Omni is my sacrificial anode" to be one
>> of the most intelligent and amusing things I have ever read on any
>> newsgroup....
>
>It is a consolation that my 14-year travail has brought mirth.
>