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[jb2178]

Hey - I'm getting my new Dunlops mounted today and I wanted to know how much space the spare tire kit takes up in the trunk. Anybody with it got 5 minutes to take and upload a photo?

Thanks

[Jaguar66]

Originally Posted by jb2178

Hey - I'm getting my new Dunlops mounted today and I wanted to know how much space the spare tire kit takes up in the trunk. Anybody with it got 5 minutes to take and upload a photo?

Thanks

I am going to do this too. Also, has anyone found a way to secure the spare?

[Ruffan]

My spare

[jb2178]

Originally Posted by Ruffan

My spare

- nice time to post, 1:28PM!

I already have a dc powered compressor but I'd like to know if I can still fit two carry on suitcases in my trunk with the spare back there, my guess is no but I'd like to see a photo.

[Ruffan]

I cannot fit 2 wheels w/ tires in my trunk at once if that is any indication. you'd be able to fit 2 soft bags back there probably.

[Jaguar66]

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[nordique14]

Originally Posted by RobMason

AKA punctured tire filled with goo= cannot repair, TPMS ruined.

not all sealants will harm the TPMS. Time Slime apparently will not damage the TPMS.

http://www.slime.com/faq.html#answer_1111

My vehicle has a TPMS device; can I use SLiME?

TPMS STATEMENT OF COMPATIBILITY

As leaders in the tire care and repair industry, Accessories Marketing, Incorporated (AMI), the manufacturers of SLiME Tire Sealant wish to address the mandate set forth in the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act, passed in the fall of 2000. In response to this mandate, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that requires the installation of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) to all vehicles by September 1, 2007.

From our findings, and after significant dialog with the leading manufacturers of TPMS devices, SLiME Tire Sealant will not damage TPMS devices. We understand TPMS manufacturers have conducted extensive testing to ensure their sensors remain operational after exposure to any chemical fluids that might come into contact with the sensors. This includes after market products, such as SLiME Tire Sealant. AMI has also conducted independent testing, which supports and verifies SLiME Tire Sealant’s compatibility with TPMS devices.

Currently, there are two types of TPMS devices available: Direct and Indirect. SLiME Tire Sealant’s TPMS formulation is compatible with all TPMS systems. However, it is important to note that once installed, Slime Tire Sealant may come in contact with the sensor in a way that renders the sensor TEMPORARILY inoperable until it is properly cleaned, inspected and re-installed by a tire care professional.

Because SLiME is a water soluble flat repair treatment, it is easily removed from the tire with water. At the time the affected tire is inspected by a tire care professional, they should clean the sealant from the tire, prepare the area and repair with a Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) approved patch/plug. The TPMS device should also be cleaned off with water to remove any sealant which may have come into contact with the device. Do not use any fine objects to ream and clean the small pressure sensor opening as it may damage the electronics. After the repaired tire is replaced and inflated the TPMS system will resume operating as normal.

Please note that SLiME is recommended as a REPAIR for all Over the Road (OTR) applications.