Punctures/Spares

[al bell]

Picked up my chim last week and in all the excitement, i forgot to ask about spare wheels.Not sure if there`s supposed to be one or where on earth it would live.
I reckon a can of foam would be the answer, but which one? What type and so on.Any info would be greatfully recieved.
Cheers, al.

[pies]

Tyre weld is what most people use, two probs with the space saver if you have a full boot and need to use it where you going to put the full size one

Most people dont like driving with one (space saver)

I dont like using tyre weld as apparently once used any puncture cant be repaired,can somebody please correct me on that point

[chimhunter]

Pies, don't know about the repair but would you want to anyway?

Big bhp through a repaired wheel? Worth the risk? OK, maybe the fronts but I definitely wouldn't bother with the rears.

[M@H]

Correct, if you've used tyre-weld on a wheel, you then can't repair the tyre.. probably as the stuff sets all around the inside of the old tyre and all over the place.... Normally, if the Puncture is in the sidewall of the tyre then no-ones going to repare the tyre anyway, but a nail or something through the tread section can be easily repaired without affecting the integrity of the tyre too much, although of course, not if you've filled the thing with weld.

Cheers,
Matt.

[NEvin]

If there isn't a very obvious spare in your boot then you don't have one.

If there is then take it out and carry a can of tyre weld, as I reckon the spare is too narrow to drive on safely anyway, other than far enough to get you off the motorway or similar.

[M@H]

The Spares only last for 50 miles anyway don't they..?

Cheers
Matt.

[squirrelz]

I thought that you could repair the tyre after using tyre weld, but that most places don't want to do it because they have to clean the inside of the tyre out first and its extremely messy.

[Voltaire53]

NEvin said:

carry a can of tyre weld

May I suggest 2 cans since I have been advised that sometimes, if you don't use the first can spot on, it sometimes isn't quite enough ... which would be embarassing for the sake of one more can!

[M@H]

I was a bit innacurate earlier.. D'oh.. see below:

Holts said:

Q. How does Tyreweld work? Is it a long-term measure? A. Tyreweld is an aqueous latex emulsion, contained in an aerosol container, propelled by a hydrocarbon propellant. The latex emulsion locates the source of puncture, penetrates the hole, and cures to form a 'get you home' repair. This is therefore only a short-term measure and at the earliest instance the tyre should be repaired or replaced. Q. Does this type of tyre repair cause unbalancing? A. Tyreweld is a liquid formula and therefore spreads itself evenly around the tyre when driven, prior to it curing - therefore should not affect the wheel balance. Also as the car should be driven home at a moderate speed, minor effects on the wheel balance will not be observed. Q. Can a tyre be repaired after the use of Holts Tyreweld? A. Yes. Should the tyre be safe to repair, Holts Tyreweld can be flushed out of the tyre. Always follow the advice of the Tyre repairer. Q. Is this product endorsed? A. This is the only product to be endorsed by the National Tyre Distributors Association. Q. What size of Holts Tyreweld should I use on my car? A. Tyre width up to 155mm use 300ml Tyre width over 155mm use 400ml 4x4 and larger tyres use 500ml

[Dan M]

Is there enough propellant in the can to inflate the tyre as well? If not you'll need 2 cans or a footpump.

Tyreqeld won't be much good with a large puncture or a blow out, or if you have buckled your wheel hitting a pothole. What is most likely in a TVR - a puncture or the back end stepping out and whacking a kerb....?

The spacesaver doesn't take up much room, hence the name, so unless you have a boot full of gear, leave the spacesaver in the boot with the Tyreweld. You can then decide what to do if anything does happen.

Then you'll find out that with a puncture the car is so low the jack doesn't fit under it anyway...

On second thoughts, sod it and join the RAC.

[trefor]

I always take a footpump on long foreign trips. If you get a slow puncture (say over a few hours/overnight) it will get you home (at a sensible pace in case it becomes a fast puncture!).

[ribol]

Later cars do not come with the spacesaver, mine(2000) came with two cans of shaving foam instead. Last time I used the shaving foam even when used properly it did not do the job so I have little faith in it. There is no reason why a tyre cannot be repaired after using it other than the tyre people being too lazy to clean it off. I have since bought a spacesaver/jack/brace, have two cans of foam and electric pump. Penny to a pound I never get a puncture again.

Ivan

[shnozz]

squirrelz said:

I thought that you could repair the tyre after using tyre weld, but that most places don't want to do it because they have to clean the inside of the tyre out first and its extremely messy.

On the side of the can it says that the repairing tyre people may add a surcharge for removing the tyreweld to repair the tyre.

In reality, i called around half a dozen local places when i had used it and none of them would offer that service. Ever since then i have carried a spare as i dont want each puncture to cost me £100 for a new tyre.

[shpub]

The space saver tyre should be replaced after 50 miles use and they cost more than a new tyre!

If the tyre has been punctured then there is usually other damage especially to the sidewall to make any repair dubious so you pays your money and makes your choice

[ribol]

shnozz said:

On the side of the can it says that the repairing tyre people may add a surcharge for removing the tyreweld to repair the tyre. In reality, i called around half a dozen local places when i had used it and none of them would offer that service.

Welcome to the Motor Trade

Let me guess, they offered to sell you a tyre instead?

Ivan