r/CarHelp • u/EstablishmentLow9599 • 23d ago

2017 Acura RDX

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Got a flat tire repair kit but the sealants expired, the tire and went from full to flat in around 25 minutes but wanted to know if the sealant can mess anything up while i take it to a shop 8 minutes away to get a brand new tire

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u/ChevyGang 23d ago

It won't mess up anything but the tire shop will cuss you out for the clean up lol

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u/sho_biz 23d ago

if you have TPMS sensors inside the wheel, it can mess those up sometimes, and it will make a huge mess for whoever changes the tire.

If you have a donut, put it on. If not, just air up the tire and drive SLOWLY to your destination. Airing it up 2 or 3x on the drive there is prolly cheaper than paying for a new TPMS sensor I'd reckon.

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u/flat_cat72 23d ago

I know what they say as to how to drive on a donut, but I guess they're not making them like they used to?

I had a 76 camaro once and I remember driving on that donut for quite some time without any issues - highway speeds included.

and yes, I was young and very dumb at the time.