Having a flat on your ZL1

Drnick · 08-23-2022, 07:17 AM

Has anyone ever had a flat on there ZL1
While on the road? , and, if so, how did u
Fix it?, to get back on the road?

ZLE dude · 08-23-2022, 07:29 AM

In a pinch I've plugged it (pulled the nail out) and used a buddies portable compressor to air it back up in a parking lot at work.

HDRDTD · 08-23-2022, 07:44 AM

Had a blowout on a rear tire on my 5th gen ZL1 aways from home. Whatever caused the blowout left a hole large enough that the included fix-a-flat nor the cordless tire pump I had had a chance in hell of inflating the tire again.

I pressed the OnStar button, and they arranged to send a flat bed and had it towed to my local dealer.
Fairly simple.

Chrome383Z · 08-23-2022, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Had a blowout on a rear tire on my 5th gen ZL1 aways from home. Whatever caused the blowout left a hole large enough that the included fix-a-flat nor the cordless tire pump I had had a chance in hell of inflating the tire again.

I pressed the OnStar button, and they arranged to send a flat bed and had it towed to my local dealer.
Fairly simple.

Yikes flat beds scare me. lol. No issues getting it on as low as these cars sit?

Vtor_ZL1 · 08-23-2022, 08:09 AM

I had a screw that I thought was a rock, scrubbed it off and then.. ruh roh, started loosing air fast. Pulled over at about 10psi, tried to air it up, but it was slow go. Tried the tire goo and just like first time I helped use it, it was total flop. Not sure how much I got in there, but proceeded to reair tire and get off the highway. Found tire shop, refilled tire and headed home - was less than mile out. Had local tire shop repair the puncture.

As fix, I now carry tire patch kit ( cords n glue ) instead of goo-in-a-can.

Scariest part -- having cars zoooom past you at 80mph! Don't take your eyes off that traffic - most folks are barely driving.

ATL_Ronin · 08-23-2022, 08:38 AM

I'm not sure about the tire-goo included with ZL1s but I dealt with this with my Lexus RCF. After using the goo, I came to find out that the goo can mess up your TPMS sensor. Also, the goo did nothing for my situation and had to flatbed the car anyways. So to Vtor_ZL1's point, carry a patch kit and portable inflator, if that doesn't work call a tow truck.

HDRDTD · 08-23-2022, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrome383Z

Yikes flat beds scare me. lol. No issues getting it on as low as these cars sit?

No problem, at least in my case. I watched carefully as they winched it onto the flat bed to assure the front splitter didn't scrape..

WhiteMale · 08-23-2022, 09:55 AM

I had a really bad experience with Cehvy roadside when it happened to me, locally the tow company was foul and those two couldn't communicate with each other well at all. I was on the side of the road for hours, then got it trucked over to the closest dealership.
It was at that time that I added roadside to my auto policy, they'll take it where ever I want/closest/etc which I think will work better for me.
I may opt for the compact spare though I could keep a plug kit in the trunk with the inflator.

ATL_Ronin · 08-23-2022, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

I had a really bad experience with Cehvy roadside when it happened to me, locally the tow company was foul and those two couldn't communicate with each other well at all. I was on the side of the road for hours, then got it trucked over to the closest dealership.
It was at that time that I added roadside to my auto policy, they'll take it where ever I want/closest/etc which I think will work better for me.
I may opt for the compact spare though I could keep a plug kit in the trunk with the inflator.

What compact spare would work on the ZL1? I'd definitely consider one as well.

WhiteMale · 08-23-2022, 10:14 AM

I meant to say Modern Spare, thats the brand name

https://modernspare.com/product/2016...e-kit-options/

Drnick · 08-23-2022, 02:13 PM

And where would u put the spare tire and kit?
Would it actually fit in the “Trunk “?

Chutzpah · 08-23-2022, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drnick

And where would u put the spare tire and kit?
Would it actually fit in the “Trunk “?

I bought a full kit when I had my ZL1. It easily fits in the trunk.

WhiteMale · 08-23-2022, 02:36 PM

A fullsize 305/30/20 fits in the trunk with ease so this is not a problem.

Booher · 08-23-2022, 03:23 PM

You have to use fix a flat that is tpms safe

08-23-2022, 07:17 AM	#1
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 381 View My Garage	Having a flat on your ZL1 Has anyone ever had a flat on there ZL1 While on the road? , and, if so, how did u Fix it?, to get back on the road?

08-23-2022, 07:29 AM	#2
ZLE dude Drives: '18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: KY Posts: 219	In a pinch I've plugged it (pulled the nail out) and used a buddies portable compressor to air it back up in a parking lot at work. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Summit White, PDR, Rotofab CAI, 95mm TB, CSP 2" catless LT's, JMS Voltage Booster, AEM X-series WB, DSX flex fuel sensor, Banks Data Monster, Tuned by Ted Jannetty, 5% Tint, Blackvue DR900S-2CH, Diode Dynamics lighting, IGL Kenzo ceramic coating

08-23-2022, 08:09 AM	#5
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	I had a screw that I thought was a rock, scrubbed it off and then.. ruh roh, started loosing air fast. Pulled over at about 10psi, tried to air it up, but it was slow go. Tried the tire goo and just like first time I helped use it, it was total flop. Not sure how much I got in there, but proceeded to reair tire and get off the highway. Found tire shop, refilled tire and headed home - was less than mile out. Had local tire shop repair the puncture. As fix, I now carry tire patch kit ( cords n glue ) instead of goo-in-a-can. Scariest part -- having cars zoooom past you at 80mph! Don't take your eyes off that traffic - most folks are barely driving. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

08-23-2022, 07:44 AM	#3
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Had a blowout on a rear tire on my 5th gen ZL1 aways from home. Whatever caused the blowout left a hole large enough that the included fix-a-flat nor the cordless tire pump I had had a chance in hell of inflating the tire again. I pressed the OnStar button, and they arranged to send a flat bed and had it towed to my local dealer. Fairly simple.

08-23-2022, 08:38 AM	#6
ATL_Ronin Drives: 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 4	I'm not sure about the tire-goo included with ZL1s but I dealt with this with my Lexus RCF. After using the goo, I came to find out that the goo can mess up your TPMS sensor. Also, the goo did nothing for my situation and had to flatbed the car anyways. So to Vtor_ZL1's point, carry a patch kit and portable inflator, if that doesn't work call a tow truck.

08-23-2022, 09:55 AM	#8
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,986	I had a really bad experience with Cehvy roadside when it happened to me, locally the tow company was foul and those two couldn't communicate with each other well at all. I was on the side of the road for hours, then got it trucked over to the closest dealership. It was at that time that I added roadside to my auto policy, they'll take it where ever I want/closest/etc which I think will work better for me. I may opt for the compact spare though I could keep a plug kit in the trunk with the inflator.

08-23-2022, 10:14 AM	#10
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,986	I meant to say Modern Spare, thats the brand name https://modernspare.com/product/2016...e-kit-options/

08-23-2022, 02:13 PM	#11
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 381 View My Garage	And where would u put the spare tire and kit? Would it actually fit in the “Trunk “?

08-23-2022, 02:36 PM	#13
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,986	A fullsize 305/30/20 fits in the trunk with ease so this is not a problem.

08-23-2022, 03:23 PM	#14
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 979	You have to use fix a flat that is tpms safe

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