GM and Slime?

[Predator86]

I read an article in a tire review magazine that gets delivered to my job that that GM will be removing the spare tire from all there upcoming models and replacing ti with a Slime Repair kit by 2010. This kit will come complete with a compressor that plugs into the cigarette lighter port.The article said that the Slime company approached GM with this idea and GM agreed. The first car to have this done will be the new camaro.

Slime says that this new formula is safe for TPMS systems and can be ridden on for 50 miles and will not damage the tire. I cant find the article online or i would send a link.

Im sorry am I the only one who has a problem with this? So how many cans of slime will i need to repair my tire if it has a blow out?!?!

[qwikz28]

cool! i'll have to pick up one of those for my camaro. i hope it comes in a shnazzy Camaro case

[BigAls87Z28]

Spare tires are being removed out of more and more vehicles and becoming an option with a can of slime and an inflator being standard.

[Featherburner]

Originally Posted by Predator86

The first car to have this done will be the new camaro.

The 08-09 Pontiac G8 GT's have this system so, I'd say the info. is incorrect.

[sweetbmxrider]

i hate that crap. it stinks when you dismount a tire, only works for small punctures, and can make the tire rather off balanced. full size spares are the only way to go.

[foff667]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

full size spares are the only way to go.

Which never come in new cars anyway so just go out & buy one

I think its fine, the spare tires they give you now suck balls...I've taken them out of nearly every car I've ever owned because even if you rear tire blows out as stated earlier you aren't supposed to use them on a vehicle with a rear since the tire height difference can f up the rear in some vehicles or the front diff on fwd vehicles. If they gave him the $5 puncture kit I think I'd be fine with that so whats the big deal? lol

[NJ Torque]

Well, what do you do when you have a cut on the sidewall then?

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

i hate that crap. it stinks when you dismount a tire, only works for small punctures, and can make the tire rather off balanced. full size spares are the only way to go.

Not to mention most of those kits kill the tire pressure sensors.

[Featherburner]

Call GM roadside assistance or AAA.

[NJ Torque]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Not to mention most of those kits kill the tire pressure sensors.

Yup.

They said (according to OP) its now safe for TPMS monitors

[maroman88]

yea i wouldnt want a bottle of slime in place of a spare... im not guna wanna spend money on a tow, i dont spend money on AAA, then ontop of that if i need a new tire anyway... more money!

what if your driving in the middle of no where? no cell service...? wat would one do?

[NJ Torque]

Originally Posted by maroman88

yea i wouldnt want a bottle of slime in place of a spare... im not guna wanna spend money on a tow, i dont spend money on AAA, then ontop of that if i need a new tire anyway... more money!

what if your driving in the middle of no where? no cell service...? wat would one do?

Kill self?

[BigAls87Z28]

If you are going to possibly be in an area where there is no civilization nor cell phone reception, spend the cash and get a full sizer.
My grandfather purchased and moddified his 81 FS Bronco to handle 2 full size tires because he found himself in the middle of no where several times.

IF you were to buy a new Camaro, or hell..ANY new car that has a large diameter wheel and tire package, you have FREE road side assistance for 5 years, 60k miles.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

If you are going to possibly be in an area where there is no civilization nor cell phone reception, spend the cash and get a full sizer.
My grandfather purchased and moddified his 81 FS Bronco to handle 2 full size tires because he found himself in the middle of no where several times.

IF you were to buy a new Camaro, or hell..ANY new car that has a large diameter wheel and tire package, you have FREE road side assistance for 5 years, 60k miles.

i have free roadside and the fullsize spare on the ss

[PolarBear]

I have the slime and inflator on my '07 Solstice, But I thinkt it was more of a space availability thing

[LS1Hawk]

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

full size spares are the only way to go.

Originally Posted by foff667

Which never come in new cars anyway so just go out & buy one lol

My mom's 2000 Chrysler Concorde came with a full-sized spare.

[sweetbmxrider]

and most any pick ups/suvs. most.....

[Mike]

yeah, which have ample trunk/cargo room, and arent worried about weight.

corvettes havent had spares for years.......your saying you wouldnt buy a corvette because of a spare?

[WildBillyT]

I think 12V air compressors should be standard on all cars. When you are low or have a slow leak you can fill it until you get to where you need to go.

[CHRIS67]

OK, remind me again why import cars are beating the pants of GM.

So when your tire is hamberger you can't do a damn thing until help arrives.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by CHRIS67

OK, remind me again why import cars are beating the pants of GM.

So when your tire is hamberger you can't do a damn thing until help arrives.

your right, im sure thats why.

[amargari]

My Audi comes with a full size spare and it has the same rim as my 4 normal wheels.

[BigAls87Z28]

VW vehicles all come with full size spares. Usually on a steel wheel, but is an option for a factory wheel.

Again, if you want you can always click the option box for a spare tire. They all come STANDARD with repair fluid and an inflator. Optional spare.

[NJ Torque]

Well, Mike... vettes have EMT tires... these cars dont.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by NJ Torque

Well, Mike... vettes have EMT tires... these cars dont.

not all of them its an option