Spare Tire Air
04-08-2011, 08:04 PM
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Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Spare Tire Air
Anybody know where to get the spare tire air cylinder filled,went to GM dealer and they said they don't offer that service anymore.
04-08-2011, 11:51 PM
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Re: Spare Tire Air
I didnt know it could be refilled... I just bought one on ebay (New, reproduction.) for $35.00. I keep thinking if I had a flat, I would be pacing back and forth, saying: "Man! Just paid good money for this can!... Maybe someone with an air compressor will come along... yeah... I'll just wait..." LOL.
04-09-2011, 12:35 AM
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Re: Spare Tire Air
I thougt they were filled with co2...or something other than air. I mean the can doesn't have much volume. Always thought they were a one time use thing. I squirle away all the good ones I come across.
04-09-2011, 02:57 AM
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Re: Spare Tire Air
Cheap, little 12V compressor. Slow but problem solved.
04-09-2011, 04:52 AM
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Re: Spare Tire Air
They are refillable,the cylinder says take it to your dealer to be refilled.
04-09-2011, 06:37 AM
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There was a thread concerning the refill some time ago. IIRC, someone mentioned taking the can to a shop that refilled fire extinguishers. A search might find the info you're looking for.
Bottom line: Even if you had the means to inflate a 20+ year old spare, would you actually chance using it?
JamesC
Bottom line: Even if you had the means to inflate a 20+ year old spare, would you actually chance using it?
JamesC
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04-09-2011, 09:26 AM
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Re: Spare Tire Air
I've also heard that you can take it to a place that fills fire extinguishers to have it refilled. Take it to a place that does that and see what they say. I had to use mine a quite a few years ago but never had a chance to get it refilled. Best bet would be to carry a little 12 volt air compressor in the car incase you would need to use the spare.
04-09-2011, 04:16 PM
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Re: Spare Tire Air
Yep, your both right,I found my owners manual and it says take it to GM dealer or a fire extinguisher service shop.Thanks guys for looking.
04-09-2011, 05:13 PM
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Re: Spare Tire Air
If it were me, I'd snag a $10 mini air pump from WalMart to keep on hand, and then keep the can because it's original (but not use it).
04-09-2011, 07:53 PM
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Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
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Re: Spare Tire Air
Yea camaronewbie,I think I'll do that,I used that spare way back in 86 just to get me off of the AC Expressway,It's only for show now.
05-18-2011, 09:14 AM
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Re: Spare Tire Air
YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET IT REFILLED AT A PAINT BALL GUN REFILL STAITION, BUT I AM CARRYING A SMALL COMPRESSOR EVEN THOUGH MY CAN IS FULL CAUSE I DON'T KEEP CHECKING IT EVERYTIME I GO FOR A SPIN
05-18-2011, 11:57 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z Camaro
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Re: Spare Tire Air
I guess the can is nice to have because its original but could not see myself driving around with out a mini -compressor and a tire repair kit.
Last edited by Ron U.S.M.C.; 05-19-2011 at 01:15 AM. Reason: add info.
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