Puncture repair kits

[A900ss]

I drive about 30k a year in the daily and I reckon I get a puncture about once every 10 years.

Looking at the spacesaver in the boot of the TVR that looks quite unsafe, is bulky in the boot and heavy (and 17 years old!) I'm thinking of just carrying one of these instead.

http://bit.ly/O6srdw

I know it won't fix all punctures but would like to hear peoples thoughts and experiences.

[phillpot]

I've been told (but that doesn't mean it's true) that tyres can't be repaired once they are full of that kind of stuff?


I have seen this system used successfully, "doubts" about whether legal for UK highway use .... but if in the middle of "nowhere" on a Sunday afternoon it could get you home


would obviously need to also carry a 12v compressor.

[s p a c e m a n]

Yeah, I know of a few places that will turn you away if you say that you've used tyre weld and if they find out that you've used it after they've taken the tyre off they charge a fortune to clean the wheel and won't fix the puncture, it's new tyre time.

Filling your wheel with glue is a good idea if you've got ditchfinders on a set of steel wheels. IMO get a compressor, if using that can't get you to a tyre shop then using that stuff wouldn't work anyway.

[A900ss]

I'm not too concerned in the tyre not being able to be repaired. Tyres in the Chim size are cheap enough so happy to get a new one.

More concerned about still being mobile.

[Goaty Bill]

I carry my spare for sentimental reasons only. As far as I know it's only been moved once since new; to clean behind it.
As you rightly say, the spare is 17 years old, and I doubt you would get 5 miles on it even at 50mph.
I've never had a puncture (so far) in the TVR, but I guess I would use the RAC card if it ever happened.

[B17NNS]

I used one of these a few months back. Worked a treat and got me safely home.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

I took the wheel and tyre to a repairer a week or so later who did a hot vulcanised repair. I told him what I'd filled the tyre with and he said no problem, it just means they have to clean it out.

[A900ss]

Goaty Bill said:

I've never had a puncture (so far) in the TVR, but I guess I would use the RAC card if it ever happened.

I think I'd be the same but I'm also preparing for a French trip when it could be a bit more inconvenient.

I've got a can of tyre weld in the garage so just buying a compressor could be an option. It will also save on checking the tyre pressures down the local Tesco.

[B17NNS]

A900ss said:

I've got a can of tyre weld in the garage so just buying a compressor could be an option.

No need for a compressor. Tyre weld seals and inflates at the same time. 2 for 1 at Halfords at the moment.

[EGB]

A900ss said:

I think I'd be the same but I'm also preparing for a French trip when it could be a bit more inconvenient.

I've got a can of tyre weld in the garage so just buying a compressor could be an option. It will also save on checking the tyre pressures down the local Tesco.

Tyre pressures at 2 different Tesco stores vary by 4 pounds in my experience. Makes a difference with 22/24 front and back !!!!

[A900ss]

B17NNS said:

A900ss said:

I've got a can of tyre weld in the garage so just buying a compressor could be an option.

No need for a compressor. Tyre weld seals and inflates at the same time. 2 for 1 at Halfords at the moment.

And thinking anything it a bit more, I've got one of these for my bikes. I can always store it in my boot...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-joe-blow-sport-ii-t...

Looks like I'm sorted for no cash.

[QBee]

Just call the RAC. Many modern cars don't even have a spare wheel.

[RichB]

Took the space saver out of the Griff 15 years ago, put a couple of tins of Tyreweld in the tool bag and carry an AA card. Job done. If I squirt tyreweld in and it does it's job and gets me home then the tyre place won't repair the tyre so what? I'll buy a new one. It's no hassle.

[phazed]

I carry 2 cans of a Tyreweld and proper mini compressor.

The one time I tried to use the space saver, it wouldn't fit over the big brakes.

[Oldred_V8S]

phillpot said:

I've been told (but that doesn't mean it's true) that tyres can't be repaired once they are full of that kind of stuff?


I have seen this system used successfully, "doubts" about whether legal for UK highway use .... but if in the middle of "nowhere" on a Sunday afternoon it could get you home


would obviously need to also carry a 12v compressor.

I saw something similar to this for sale in Halfrauds last week. It consisted of some plastic rods with a flattened end. You pushed the rod into the tyre and used the flattened end to snap off what was left protruding from the tyre.

[BuzzBillsberry]

phazed said:

I carry 2 cans of a Tyreweld and proper mini compressor.

The one time I tried to use the space saver, it wouldn't fit over the big brakes.

Ditto that + I can't get a space saver in the Tamora... Jeez you posh posers with your spare wheels

Buzz

[QBee]

If you really want a proper spare wheel and don't mind using boot space, buy a single wheel of suitable size, stick a tyre on it, and carry a trolley jack (low profile) and wheel brace - both available from Halfrauds.

Just make sure you use a few straps to hold everything tight in the boot. Putting the roof in will be a pain.

Or just carry an RAC card and be prepared to waste a couple of hours in the rare event you have a puncture.

[A900ss]

I want to lose weight not gain it with a full size spare wheel!!!

Not that bothered about UK as recovery is easy.

More concerned about when I go to France but think I am going to go with Tyreweld and track pump or compressor option.

[phazed]

I keep one of these in the chim.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/131132545523?hlpht=...

And this in the 4x4 for re inflating the tyres after off road days, proper bit of kit!

[MH Dneg]

Some very nice S owners introduced me to this continental repair kit. It plugs the hole, then re-inflate.
One owner drove all the way back from France with the repair!