Dreaded flat tire and I dont like it a bit :(

Yes, they will tow it any where you want within the range your membership agreement t. I have the plus membership so its 100 miles

 

I'm an ex-Toyota technician and just an FYI that slime will ruin the tire pressure sensors.

 

thank you.

 

I know not everyone wants to get dirty but a far better option than using the repair kit in the car is just using a plug kit. Granted it takes a bit more muscle but it will not ruin your sensors, can repair a much larger hole, and can be removed once you get to a tire repair facility so a proper patch can be put on to permanently repair it.

Having repaired many tires myself here is what I recommend putting in your kit. A pair of wire cutters (longer handles are better, more prying leverage), slip joint pliers, 2 pairs of latex gloves (keep your hands clean), a tire plug kit.



If you have a nail or screw in the tire, use the wire cutters perpendicular to the head of the screw and pry it up enough so you can grab it with the pliers.



Once you've pulled it out with the pliers, follow the instructions on your plug kit to insert the plug. Cut off the excess plug that will be sticking out of the tire with the wire cutters and fill the tire with the air pump. This won't work for every situation but from what I've seen in the shop it will cover at least 80% of likely tire damage and will seal much better than the goo in a can ever does. These few cheap items might save you if you're out somewhere with no cell coverage.

 

the stock air pump does not connect to a schrader valve.

 

Hmmm. I live in a medium sized town with three tire shops but no Toyota dealer. Closest is 50 miles away. If I get a flat in my town are they really going to tow it 50 miles away to a dealer? How am I supposed to pick up the car after the repair?

 

Heh that figures, I've only had the car for a week and haven't had a chance to look at it since my wife drives it most of the time. So you'll need to add a 12V tire pump or small hand or foot pump to the kit and a tire gauge. In the end it should still fit in that same storage area.

 

Alternatively, just run it with the goo bottle once into "open air" to empty out the bottle, and then you can use it with the empty bottle like a regular pump.

 

DOH, yea, looks like I would need slime with the Yellow label that is TPMS safe.

 

Is there flat fix sealant we can buy that will work with the Toyota system that won't ruin the TPMS sensors?

Most flat tires are due to slow leaks for which filling up the tire provides enough time/distance to get home or get it repaired. Using just air first to see if that provides enough would be way to go. Working TPMS will tell you when it needs more air. If it won't hold, then use the sealant, knowing it will cost the TPMS.

Do all the TPMS sensors have to be replaced if one goes bad?

 

From the SLIME website.



Why do you offer different sealant formulations?

Slime offers specific formulas to meet different needs.

1. Our yellow label TPMS Safe Tire Sealant is designed for use on vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).
2. Our blue label Tire Sealant formula is for use on any tubeless tire and can be pre-installed to prevent flat tires on trailers, ATVs, mowers and wheelbarrows.
3. Our red label Tube Sealant formula is designed to be used on tires with inner tubes.
4. Slimepro Tubeless Bicycle sealant offers flat tire protection and bead sealing capabilities for performance bicycle tires with UST or conversion set-ups.

Our Quick Spair aerosol sealant is designed as a temporary emergency repair for passenger vehicles to get you off the road and to a tire repair shop.

No not all TPMS need to be replaced if one goes bad.

 

Everything you need to repair a puncture/flat on the PIP...
Slime TPMS-Safe Tire Sealant
$8.99 Compressor (won't blow the power accessory fuse in the PIP)
if the above doesn't work...
Slime Deluxe Reamer Plugger
1 pair diagional cutting pliers
1 pair regular pliers
Nitrile Gloves

 

Great thanks. I'll still use the spare for winter but carry a can of Slime sealant/inflator also. If I can re-inflate and seal the snow tire, that is the best option.

 

No, you only need to replace the one that failed.

 

I need to pick up some of this stuff you guys are suggesting! Thanks for the info. Luckily the car goes less than 5 miles from the house 90% of the time!

 

Was quoted $75.00 from a salvage yard for a Prius donut spare tire (2010). Is this a reasonable price?

 

Picked up my spare donut at the salvage yard ($65.00). They stated it was from a 2010 Prius. The only concern I have is the tire size was T125/70/D16 96M and did this not match what Lensovet posted.

Tire size: T135/80D16 101M
Wheel size: 16 x 4T

Should this be a concern?

The wheel size is the same as Lensovet posted (16 x 4T) and the bolt pattern is 5 x 100

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