WARNING and a Thank You.

[Alwaysforward]

After reading the post below from Mark 888, I decided I had better check my spare tire air pressure. Low and behold, it only had 30 pounds of air instead of the required 60 PSI. If you own a 2015 Genesis, check your spare tire pressure as Mark has recommended below. I am going to check mine again in 30 days to see if it holds the air. I felt this should have it's own thread incase some of you didn't see his post below. Thank You Mark.

Post from Mark 888:

The compact spare for the Genesis is supposed to be inflated to 60 PSI, but it doesn't hold that amount of pressure very well. Check the tire pressure in the spare at least once per year, and before a long trip. I got a flat on my Genesis and found out that my compact spare had only 30 PSI, instead of normal 60 PSI as specified on the tire.

Thanks again Mark. Much appreciated.

 

[Midnightsun]

Tired lose about 2psi/month so do check regularly.

 

[GCyr42]

Thanks for this warning. I haven't had my Genesis 2 months yet and the spare was at 45 psi. Plus, I'm leaving for a trip next week and hadn't thought to check the spare. So, I filled it to 60 psi. Thanks again.

 

[RN2X]

The guy with the roadside assistance truck is going to have an onboard air compressor so he can air it up once he has changed the tire.

 

[RN2X]

50k for a car. 5 year unlimited mile roadside assistance. I am far from lazy but you can bet I am letting those guys change my flats.

 

[Tpr5.0]

Thanks for the warning.
Found this video and since this thread has to do with tire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C47gSxO9-vE

 

[PMCErnie]

Just a word of warning about roadside assistance. The quality and preparedness of the crews that Hyundai sends out does not equal the level of AAA service.

 

[amartz]

Just a word of warning about roadside assistance. The quality and preparedness of the crews that Hyundai sends out does not equal the level of AAA service.

+1

 

[Mark_888]

Just a word of warning about roadside assistance. The quality and preparedness of the crews that Hyundai sends out does not equal the level of AAA service.

They use a contract company that provides roadside service to a lot of companies, including rental car agencies. I got a flat driving a Hertz rental during an out of town business trip, and I waited 2 hours before giving up and fixing the flat myself.

 

[guybo]

I am a AAA guy. This is why we have air compressors! Every donut spare is terrible at holding pressure and they all have low air press as a rule. Full size steel rimmed spares are a LOT better at holding 32 than any donut is at holding 60. Full size alloy rimmed spares usually run low too.

It's a good idea to check your spare every oil change.

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[Alwaysforward]

Thanks for the warning.
Found this video and since this thread has to do with tire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C47gSxO9-vE

I missed the accent and legs

 

[Comp1]

Excellent advice. Checked mine this morning and it was 45 lbs. worse yet the Volvo was down to 26 lbs. but thanks to this post we are back up to pressure.

 

[GODZUKIHOP]

Maybe I am a worry wort, but I always carry a can (large can) of fix a flat and a small 12 volt compressor in all of my vehicles. Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

 

[Southern Boy]

The tire dealer filled my tires with nitrogen as part the deal when I replaced the original tires n also did the donut at the same time.
After the original N2 fill I had to adjust the pressure once (tire dealer does it for free) because they where a pound or 2 low after about a month.
That was 2 years ago. I check the pressure on a regular bases and ever had to add any more N2.
When I first heard about N2 fill I thought it was ruse, but as far as I'm concern it works for me.

 

[guybo]

I always have a plug kit in my car and my wife's too. Pick up a nail, the TPMS comes on, I pull into a gas station with an air pump, plug it real quick and we're on with our trip with minimal time lost. Her car especially has a BAD HABIT of picking up nails and screws. It's a Prius on Bridgestone Turdanza's.

 

[Genpire]

what! no nitrogen in the spare!! OMG!! lol j/k

 

[bnajack]

After reading the post below from Mark 888, I decided I had better check my spare tire air pressure. Low and behold, it only had 30 pounds of air instead of the required 60 PSI. If you own a 2015 Genesis, check your spare tire pressure as Mark has recommended below. I am going to check mine again in 30 days to see if it holds the air. I felt this should have it's own thread incase some of you didn't see his post below. Thank You Mark.

Post from Mark 888:

The compact spare for the Genesis is supposed to be inflated to 60 PSI, but it doesn't hold that amount of pressure very well. Check the tire pressure in the spare at least once per year, and before a long trip. I got a flat on my Genesis and found out that my compact spare had only 30 PSI, instead of normal 60 PSI as specified on the tire.

Thanks again Mark. Much appreciated.

Same for me. I am about to go on a trip and checked tire pressure this morning including the spare. Air pressure on the spare was 38 lbs.

Thanks, Mark

 

[jarred52]

I have a full size spare with matching alloy wheel in my Genny and Grand Cherokee. I also have a bag with jumper cables, 9v light, plug kit, and a small plug in air compressor in each.

The fix a flat will work but destroy your TPMS sensor. No problem in my 2003GC but would rather not do that on the Genny.

 

[amartz]

It's my understanding that fix-a-flat isn't too kind to aluminium wheels, either.

 

[xsolara]

It's my understanding that fix-a-flat isn't too kind to aluminium wheels, either.

Plus the stuff doesn't work if you use it in the Winter..... the sealant hardens up...... can must be warmed to room temp. before it will work correctly