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BMW NA
Service Department
Group: 36
Wheels
l nres
August 1991
36 048 91
(2472)
Tire Balancing Fluids/Sealants – Tire Repatr Kits
For USA Only
Information: The use of tire balancing fluid/sealants may cause the
tire to come off the rim if air is lost quickly. In
addition, the fluid may have a reaction with the wheel
or even the tire. For the above reasons the use of
this balancing fluid/sealant is not recommended.
Some brands of emergency flat tire inflators contain
propane and/or isobutane as a propellant and inflating
agent. The presence of these gases can present a hazard
to a technician dismounting a tire.
Whenever a tire on a customer’s vehicle is being dismounted,
and it cannot be determine whether a flat tire
inflater has been used, the tire shuld be considered to
contain these hazardous gases.
Deflate the tire in a well-ventilated area, away from
any open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources. Inflate
and deflate the tire several times to purge as
much residual gas from the tire as possible.
Once the tire has been purged, it may be dismounted in
the normal manner, but reasonable care should be taken
to prevent any unnecessary sparks or ignition sources in
the work area.
Tire manufacturers – Pirelli, Continental, Michelin,
Metzeler, Dunlop and Bridgestone – do not recommend
balancing fluids.
The use of aftermarket emergency repair kits is not
recommended or approved.
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