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The side wall puncture was losing around 1-2 psi per minute, luckily we were carrying a compressor so we made two tyre top up stops to get back to the Hotel in Torridon to meet up with the rest of the group. The damage was caused by large stone-pot hole during a spirited drive.
On inspection it appeared easy to stem the leak with a little pressure from your finger so rather that use a tyre weld I let all the remaining air out of the tyre, applied super glue into the crack and manipulated with a small screw driver to get the glue in place. I left it overnight and inflated the tyre in the morning.
I came back home down the main route rather than the scenic drive, 214 miles never lost 1 psi, worth considering super glue as part of your travel kit, obviously it depends on damage but for me it was a get out of jail card such a long way off the beaten track.
The side wall puncture was losing around 1-2 psi per minute, luckily we were carrying a compressor so we made two tyre top up stops to get back to the Hotel in Torridon to meet up with the rest of the group. The damage was caused by large stone-pot hole during a spirited drive.
On inspection it appeared easy to stem the leak with a little pressure from your finger so rather that use a tyre weld I let all the remaining air out of the tyre, applied super glue into the crack and manipulated with a small screw driver to get the glue in place. I left it overnight and inflated the tyre in the morning.
I came back home down the main route rather than the scenic drive, 214 miles never lost 1 psi, worth considering super glue as part of your travel kit, obviously it depends on damage but for me it was a get out of jail card such a long way off the beaten track.
Early indications are your contacts are suspect, looks like I have a front tyre winging its way up here as we speak. Do you need a front or a rear?
If its a front drop me a PM with you details and I'll give you a shout, I shall find out when I am up getting it fitted whether they can source a rear.
If its a front drop me a PM with you details and I'll give you a shout, I shall find out when I am up getting it fitted whether they can source a rear.
sidicks said:
Glad to hear that you got back safely - be interested in how easy you manage to find a Pilot Sport Cup 2, assuming you choose to replace it?
I have a slow puncture and asked a few dealers and it seems no-one has any Cup 2's and new orders are expected to be filled until July...
I have a slow puncture and asked a few dealers and it seems no-one has any Cup 2's and new orders are expected to be filled until July...
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