I just installed a set of 4 new Continental DW 255/45r17 tires. A day later I did an aggressive bedding of the new pads and rotors I had installed at the same time. After running a cool down, I parked and checked the rotors to see if they were done bedding. When I checked the back right, I heard hissing. There's a headless screw bedded in the tire already. It was a slow leak--I ran it 10 miles without any underinflation (visually looked the same), then I put a fix-a-flat in which stopped the leak. It this patchable? I don't track, I do a mix of freeway commuting and very spirited.

 

I have one like that before, and yes, its patchable. If its on the side or near the tip of the side of the tire, then its not patchable.

 

10 bucks for a patch + the 75 you will need to buy a new TPMS sensor

 

You can't patch a tire after using fix-a-flat and similar foams.

 

You can patch anything, I once plugged and patched a sidewall. Not saying you should, just saying you can.

 

Sure you can, and according to FAQ - Fix-A-Flat their product doesn't prevent you from doing so. However tire manufacturers discourage patching tires after using this kind of product... and most other manufacturers of similar products will expressively tell you not to patch a tire that's already been "foamed".

 

Agreed, coupled with the fact that any TPMS sensor that comes into contact with foam ceases to work and also must be replaced. Renders the product more harmful than useful and should never be used. Makes you wonder why Mazda put it in their tire repair kit in the first place, im sure they didn't collect a decent profit on all the replaced tires and sensors that entered their shop after customer's used their supplied "repair kit"

 

I'd never use it! I'd rather spend 80€\year more on my insurance to get a "free" tow to the closest tire shop.

 

Thanks for the replys. FWIW, the Fix-a-flat can that I used specifically states that it is TPMS safe.

 

Yes, a can of liquid that expands and contracts that comes into direct contact with an electrical sensor. Doubtful to say the least.

 

I would plugged it instead of patching..
I plugged my summer tire last year when I installed it..
Tire pressure still normal when I installed it 3 weeks ago
And you can do it yourself..plugged kit were cheap too..

 

just plug it....

life goes on...

 

I'm not sure where you are located but usually Discount Tire does it for free.

 

Never plug a tire. Especially a high speed rated or high load rated tire.

RMA: Tire Repair

 

Yeah you can probably plug it, but personally with years of experience at the dealership these things will leak as they wear down with the tire.

Patch would be the better option no doubt!
Though I know what these guys are talking about when they say fix-a-flat suck...
Gotta clean as much of that crap off before patching can be applied.
Same as that green tire slime... please stay away!

 

If I may ... How do you like the DW on the 8 ? I have a set on my accord and I found the sidewall to be way too soft compared to my old Eagle GT. The grip is phenomenal but they're just not really quick and responsive.

the reason I ask is because I know it's just an accord and their response might just be bad because my card is old and not sporty. I also ask beacuse I just bought an RX8 and the tires are only good for one summer so I was curious to know how you like them