Has anyone else had a flat tire and used the can of sealant?
I'm still trying to find out if its single or multi-use.

 

It's single use... but unless you really need to use the sealant I'd hold off. If you can, air up the tire with the air pump and get the tire fixed. From what "my" dealer told me, the sealant will mess up the TPM system as the sensor is in the valve stem.

Keep us posted... :wink:

 

I had a flat but didn't use the sealant. My low tire light came on. I stopped and check the tire pressure and found my left rear was 26 lbs. I was only 3 blocks from home so I drove home and aired up the tire. That's when I found the lever part of fingernail clippers sticking in the tread. I called my dealer and they sent me to a tire shop where I got the tire repaired. $65.00 and all is well. My tire protection plan reimbursed me....

AZ is 100% right. Don't use the sealant unless you have no other choice.

Another tip.... Always carry a tire pressure guage so when the light comes on you can check the tires.

 

I bought an aerosal can of "fix-a-flat" as a backup to the Chrysler system. I dread the thought of a flat, and may just use it instead of the supplied compressor.

 

CCrossfire,

"fix-a-flat'... is that just air in a can or a sealant??? If it's sealant you'll have the same problem as if you used the supplied Chrysler stuff. If it's only air, why bother??? Just use the compressor. Just wondering what you're trying to get across to us???? :wink:

 

It's sealant in an aerosal can similar to the Chrysler system minus the compressor. I'm not sure how it would work and offered it only as my alternative. My main reason for buying it was as a backup in case two tires were flattened. Might mess up the low tire indicator, but so would the Chrysler system. There are many different manufacturers, and they are readly available in any department store or auto supply.

 

Okay, that makes sense. Just use that and the Chrysler stuff as a last resort otherwise the sensor in your valve stem for the TPM system will be shot. If you just air up most flats, that is usually enough to get you to a tire shop.

 

I've been driving for 35 years, never had a flat, don't know what the big deal is! I have AAA and I work in the industry, I keep up my vehicles and I pay attention to where I am driving. Tomorrow, I will probably have 2 or 3 flats, but I will still love driving the car, even though it has no spare! 8) By the way, while we are tracking such things as age, type of car, occupation,etc. how about the number of cars that anyone has owned over the years? My Crossfire is my 256th vehicle!!! Yes, I may only have owned some of them for a short time and some for many years, but I still have had 256 of them and every one was a joy in some way or another! Cheapest car I ever owned I paid $5.00 for when a guy got towed in to my shop in a 1966 Coupe de Ville that would not move, the trans filter was clogged solid! Did a trans service on it and drove it for three years. Sold it for $750. Cars, gotta love 'em.

 

Hold on - I have got to get my wife to read your post. 256 cars! and my wife thinks I buy too many??? I usually own about three at any one time, mostly sport cars, but I don't think the total would exceed 70.

I have bills of sales going back to my first car, a 1937 Ford coupe, followed by a 46 Plymouth coupe, followed by a powder blue 50 Plymouth Convertable, followed by a rather beat 51 Studebaker ops: with the "super commando V-8, Studebakers first". :P But Jaguars, Corvettes, RX-7's, Austin Healey's and MG's quickly took over.

 

My wife says I have had more cars than I have had pairs of socks, but I know she is wrong, cars don't come in pairs!! My first car was a 1955 Ford Ranch wagon that I bought in 1967 at the age of twelve (me that is, the car was then thirteen) and by the time I was 16, I'd had 4 cars. When we were in High School, I had a 1965 Mercury Maurader/ Park Lane. The last time I listed all the cars, my wife told me that I had forgotten several, and she was right. :roll:Mmy kids are all following in my footsteps, they have all had many cars and I already bought one for my grandaughter, even if she is only 18 months old! Cars have been my life, and I will probably die and be buried in one. Just hope it isn't a Kia or a Hyundai

 

Just a bit of (useful?) info...

As of Noon today Michelin USA had NO Pilot Sport PS2's, in the correct size for the front of the Crossfire, in stock. At all. Didn't ask about the rears. Two dealers I went to checked Michelin's inventory, then I called Michelin myself and got the same news.

Needing a tire, I called Tire Rack. They had 3, yes 3 PS2's in the 225/18 Crossfire size in stock...they're now down to 2, one is UPSing it's way to Maryland as I write this.

I'm sure there are some hiding out there, but the pipeline for the usual suspects is pretty dry.

Another interesting aside...before I went on my quest for a tire, I carefully read the tire warranty info that came with the car.

Seems the use of the tire sealant invalidates Michelin's warranty. Worst case: you have a tire failure that WOULD be covered by warranty, and can limp home having used the pump and goo. Head to the Michelin dealer for a remedy, they look at it, and say sorry....you've invalidated the warranty, even though without a spare you really had no choice.

That's not to say that you all aren't aware of and are dealing with honorable car and tire dealers who would do the right thing, but for those dealers that DON'T want to do the right thing, they've got us by the short hairs with that warranty.

Drive carefully, ladies and gentlemen, until Michelin can get some spare shoes out there.

 

kusheen,

There are some folks at Michelin of North America who are very ticked that the Pilot Sport 2 tires were put on the Crossfire without having an adequate supply on hand around the country for customer purchase.

With that said, call Michelin in Greenfield, SC at (800) 847-3435. Tell them your story and how you don't appreciate the situation you were put in. They "will" give you a "goodwill" discount for your trouble on the purchase price of a new tire if your old one is not that old. You will have to send them a reciept and some proof of low milage on the tire.

My dealer charged me $426.00 for a rear tire, Michelin sent me a check for half that amount within one week of Faxing them the paperwork.

If you don't get anywhere with the Cust Svc Rep, ask for a supervisor. If you still can't get anywhere, PM me and I'll give you a name.

Goodluck :wink: :wink: :wink:

PS: The one I ordered from the dealer was actually shipped from France. Took eight days to get it.

 

Thanks, AZ! That is the number that I called earlier, but I did not make the request precisely as you phrased it, and no discount was offered.

I'll take another shot at it!

 

kusheen... keep me posted.

 

Per DC the sealant provided with your chrossfire is safe to use with the TPM. Aftermarket items such as fix-a-flat can not be vouched for... So if you will use a sealer, use what came in the car to avoid potential problems.

 

I had a flat on a rear tire about a month ago. I used the sealant and had the tire repaired. Last week I ordered a replacement of the sealant. $58.00 +. It will be in next week. Ordered it from my local Chrysler dealer which is not a Crossfire dealer.
Last weekend I noticed a bubble on a rear tire. (pictures in gallery) This week I'm working on getting the 4,000 mile tire replaced. From what I read on the posts it could be quite a challenge.
Anyone else got any pictures of tire bubbles to compare?

 

Similar to my bubble, the resolution for which is still pending.

When you go to a Michelin dealer, they're going to tell you 'road hazard, not covered.'

Call Michelin itself, and they will tell you it's likely road hazard, not covered, but you will have to take it BACK to the dealer for an internal inspection. They have to take the tire off and look inside, and inspect the wheel for wheel damage (your wheel may visually be unmarred, but if you hit a pot hole it may be bent slightly).

Therein lies the rub...if the dealer does not have a replacement tire on hand, and he won't, do you put the damaged tire back onto the wheel to get home while waiting for an ordered tire (regardless who pays for it)?

I'm anticipating a best case scenario in my case from Michelin is a 50% reimbursement for my tire. Being told there will be no reimbursement at all is a very real possibility.

Good luck!

 

kusheen Wrote:"...I'm anticipating a best case scenario in my case from Michelin is a 50% reimbursement for my tire. Being told there will be no reimbursement at all is a very real possibility".

Did you speak with the person at Michelin I suggested?

 

there's a pressure guage on the pump, in the trunk.

dan

 

You're right. But I carry a pocket pressure tester in the glovebox.... It's much easier to access and use.