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 flames_z32
Member
Posts: 41
Registered: 6/10/2006
Location: Fontana, CA 92335
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 posted on 6/10/2006 at 14:05 |
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Need help with space saver tire.
I bought a new space saver spare tire recently. I want to know if I can use a fix-a-flat can from an auto parts store or a compressor to fill it.
Or, do I have to buy the OEM Nissan Tire Inflator. When I had my old one, I filled it at a gas station using the compressor and after driving about
five miles, my spare tire literally melted. I don't want to go through this again, it was difficult finding a 300zx spare tire.
Please help.
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ChazZ 
Empire Z Past President
Posts: 81
Registered: 10/12/2005
Gender: Male
Location: Redlands, CA
Favorite Car: 1996 300ZX TT
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![[*]](./images/xpsilver/default_icon.gif) posted on 6/10/2006 at 17:09 |
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Need help with space saver tire.
Here is my info:
Yes you can use a fix-a-flat can spray on it, but it will get messy with the liquid, etc when you deflate it. I had my spare on and ran over a nail.
My only choice was to do it. Like I said it worked but it is not ideal.
As for replacing them, they are very difficult. I went to the dealership where they told me that I could no longer oder it through them. So I went
to a Firestone shop ( I believe that is who makes them) and ordered one. After 6 months of waiting, they called me and gave me my money back.
What I ended up doing was going to twinturbo.net and asking about them. Someone contacted me and I purchased a "newer" one from him. Think it has
been used once or twice.
They are definitely a PITA to replace.
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bbugarin2
Empire Z
Posts: 185
Registered: 10/13/2005
Gender: Male
Location: Pomona, CA 91767
State Flag:  California
Favorite Car: 1990 Cherry Red TT
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| posted on 6/11/2006 at 23:50 |
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- Need help with space saver tire.
During a flat once, AAA filled it up with regular compressed air. I drove on it for 70 miles with no problems. When I got home, I simply let the air
out and put it back in the trunk. Why didn't I use the Nissan air canistor you say? Well, it exploded one sunny summer day last year in my trunk and
it left a really bad mess. Luckily I wasn't in the car when it happened.
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300zdrift99
JDM Muscle!
Posts: 269
Registered: 10/13/2005
Location: Payson, Arizona 85541
State Flag:  Arizona
Favorite Car: 1990 Z32 NA 2+2
Mood: Homicidal
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| posted on 6/14/2006 at 11:46 |
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- Need help with space saver tire.
Are you guys talking about the spare????
Zeto! Zeto!
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