Tyreweld or not

[MoreSteam]

Being the Sabbath, I've just been reading through the bible. I found the section on the skinny spare tyre interesting and I'm now considering swapping it for tyreweld or something.

I'm just interested as to how many folk have gone down this route and what experiences have been had.

[dogbucket]

I have 2 cans of tyreweld in place of the space saver. Not had the misfortune to test it yet. Bear in mind that using tyreweld pretty much knackers any chances of then mending the puncture at a later date.

[Chimjunkie]

I have TyreWeld in place of the tyre. But to be honest, if i had a puncture on a fun run then i would call the AA! If I were somewhere and really needed to get moving then the TyreWeld would come out.

[Red V8]

dogbucket said:

I have 2 cans of tyreweld in place of the space saver. Not had the misfortune to test it yet. Bear in mind that using tyreweld pretty much knackers any chances of then mending the puncture at a later date.

I know usually it depends on where the puncture is on the tyre... but I couldn't find anyone who would repair a V rated tyre, a few years back?

[dogbucket]

Red V8 said:

dogbucket said:

I have 2 cans of tyreweld in place of the space saver. Not had the misfortune to test it yet. Bear in mind that using tyreweld pretty much knackers any chances of then mending the puncture at a later date.

I know usually it depends on where the puncture is on the tyre... but I couldn't find anyone who would repair a V rated tyre, a few years back?

I had a Z rated repaired so should be ok, more that using tyreweld fills the tyre with gunk so unless you took it home and cleaned it all out most tyre places are not going to want to touch it.

[MoreSteam]

Chimjunkie said:

I have TyreWeld in place of the tyre. But to be honest, if i had a puncture on a fun run then i would call the AA! If I were somewhere and really needed to get moving then the TyreWeld would come out.

I'm liking the sound of this idea. I'm a member of the AA, but have never had a need to call them out. This could be a way of justifying the fees.

[900T-R]

I have an Active Tools mobility kit consisting of a small compressor and tyre sealant - the equivalent of the ones that are in most new cars these days - instead of the spare wheel. If anything, the 12V compressor has proven indispensible for keeping my tyre pressures where they should be (as I don't have a mains socket in the garage) and disposing of the skinny spare has left me with that bit more space for manoeuvring the roof panel in and out of the boot.

[davvid]

I've got a feeling that the AA have a right to refuse free cover if you don't carry a "spare".

[slideways]

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

[Pasco]

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

Do the AA do that sort of thing then ?

[MoreSteam]

Pasco said:

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

Do the AA do that sort of thing then ?

I think I need to look through the AA rulebook.

I got some tyreweld in Costco anyway, as it was dirt cheap. Next will be a little compressor, as I'm a bit lazy. I've seen a cheap one in Amazon, so might give that a try.

[slideways]

Pasco said:

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

Do the AA do that sort of thing then ?

yes if you have relay they will tow you home if not they will do what they can to get you on your way

[Pasco]

slideways said:

Pasco said:

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

Do the AA do that sort of thing then ?

yes if you have relay they will tow you home if not they will do what they can to get you on your way

So if you do not carry a spare as i don't but carry tyre weld they will sort you out if required ? I did not know the AA would do that with relay thanks

[S7Paul]

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

Err, me! I'd actually be embarrassed to call out the AA just to change a wheel. Also, I'm sure I could change it and be back on the road before the AA arrived anyway.

[BountyHunter]

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

sorry but unless your a 17 yr old girl or a pensioner then just change the bl**dy wheel

[MoreSteam]

BountyHunter said:

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

sorry but unless your a 17 yr old girl or a pensioner then just change the bl**dy wheel

That's easy if you have a spare.

[BountyHunter]

MoreSteam said:

BountyHunter said:

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

sorry but unless your a 17 yr old girl or a pensioner then just change the bl**dy wheel

That's easy if you have a spare.

which is different to what i was referring to.


basically with tyreweld be prepared to find most places wont repair a puncture.
thats the main downside.

[350Matt]

Thing is if you do stick with the skinny spare what do you do with the full size wheel that's now flat?

It won't fit the boot so do you;
Leave it a the side of the road?
Leave the missus at the side of the road?

TVR realised this and so stopped offering the skinny spare, use flat fix / tyre weld instead and you can get the tyre repaired after this stuff has been used they just need to wipe around the inside with solvent.

Matt

[Pasco]

350Matt said:

Thing is if you do stick with the skinny spare what do you do with the full size wheel that's now flat?

It won't fit the boot so do you;
Leave it a the side of the road?
Leave the missus at the side of the road?

TVR realised this and so stopped offering the skinny spare, use flat fix / tyre weld instead and you can get the tyre repaired after this stuff has been used they just need to wipe around the inside with solvent.

Matt

At last the voice of reason

Hows things Matt

[over_the_hill]

MoreSteam said:

BountyHunter said:

slideways said:

not being funny but who changes their own tyres on the side of the road these days call the aa its cleaner and safer

sorry but unless your a 17 yr old girl or a pensioner then just change the bl**dy wheel

That's easy if you have a spare.

If you get a flat on a M-Way I think the Police advice is to call for assistance if you have it so you get the protection of a big van parked behind you and are then less likely to end up flat yourself as a HGV crushes you - especially offside.

Also, as a spare is not an MOT requirement and many manufacturers do not include one now (VW only use TyreWeld in some models I believe) the Recovery Services can't refuse to come out.

Finally in wet/tricky conditions would you really be happy driving anywhere with the skinny space saver on the rear with a full sized wheel on the other side ? Doughnuts anyone ??

Unless you get a complete blow out you should be able to limp home by stopping at every garage and topping it back up.