The can of tire puncture sealant that comes with Lambos and promptly expires within 18 months and after which you're expected to keep buying new ones from your dealer at what I'm sure is a userious price, is there anything special about it that it can't be replaced by can of sealant that sells for $7.95 at Autozone? The reason I ask is that on the can it says "Not for use" (or "not recommended," I can't remember the exact words), for Z-rated tires." Does that mean that if using it to temporarily fix a flat, the tire is no longer Z-rated, or is it more complicated than that?

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My understanding of these products is that once you use it - the tire is no good, and the wheel may also be destroyed. If you have absolutely no other option maybe it's a last resort - but I'd probably call for a tow (if at all possible) rather than fill my tire with one of those products.

If I'm choosing between a tow, or paying for a new tire AND wheel - it's definitely something to consider (and also that you may not be able to buy only one new tire depending on age/wear on tires).

Either way - I believe the repair is not "temporary" in the sense that once you dispense the product into the tire you can't re-use the tire. It'll temporarily get you to where you need to go but you'll have to toss the tire and likely the wheel.

It's a good question.

I didn't realize that some Lambos don't come with the compressor.

I carry a plug kit in all our cars.

Do not use the goo unless absolutely neccessary.

Early Gs do not come with a compressor, latter ones do, and everyone should put this and plug kit in their cars.

Carol, the Goo will make a mess of the pressure sensors, but will not harm the tire or wheel. It will however mess both up with sticky goo that has to be solvent removed. No problem.

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Good to know - thanks carbuff. I also carry plug kits and usually have compressed air with me in the Z06 (for adjusting track pressures) but will take the compressor (from the Lambo) if I'm taking a trip without the air tank. The plug kits are inexpensive, and cheap insurance (and maybe means I can skip being flat-bedded).

The compressed sealant canister will seal and inflate minor punctures, but make the inside of your tire and wheel messy with goo. It is only a temporary fix and a good tire shop would put a patch inside the tire to repair it. The tire shop would advise you on the tire's stability depending on the size and location of the puncture. If your canister is missing you can order one from the Audi dealer (Audi now provides the canisters for Lambos and they sell for around $60), or you can buy one at an automotive store. Also available at the automotive store and Targets are air-pumps that you plug into you lighter. OEM cases and pumps runs about $450. I found exactly what I needed at Targets for less than $100 (See attached picture). The air pump is compact and produces significant pressure for pumping up tires.

Here is what the Lamborghini dealer told me to do if I got a flat: “Call road service and they will tow your car to a repair shop”.

I have American Automobile Association (AAA) premier service for which I pay an annual membership fee. If I break down/get a flat they will tow my car up to two hundred miles (If I recall correctly) at no charge. It is basically an insurance policy.

The Audi replacement canister is a little fatter and couple of inches shorter than the original 2006 canister– Audi standardization. The Audi replacement canister does not fit into the case elongated case.

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