Spare wheel query!

[Nodzed]

This the only sealant I would recommend, I use the bike tyre version in my mountain bike tyres too that is permanently in the tube. I have used Mazda, VW and Honda sealants that are supplied with the cars and only the Honda one worked and just for a few miles so personally I'd chuck them in the bin and replace with slime.

 

[Nodzed]

Tyre fitters also use what they call “silly string” which you attach to a hook ended tool and push through the hole in the tyre, twist it around and partially pull back through the hole until you can release the tool.

Tony.

Commonly called Turds, used to use them for my tubeless trial bike tyres, very good.

 

[Bartholomewzman]

That's very helpful, and I am also glad of the tip that Tyreweld useage might mess the tyre up for any further repair. Looks like overall should I find a good car, then I will just have to carry a few 'Tees' and a Can (or two!) and take my chances on a problem when far away from home.
Cheers, Richard
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Been on many Euro trips in the zeds and always taken a good quality tyre sealant, had a few good saves too using it (though always in the UK.

Another top tip and you may well be sceptical but I have used this method and always carry the bits in all my cars now.

Buy a pack of soft plastic long golf tees. If you get a puncture (small hole) find the hole remove any offending object if possible, if not push it in and then push the golf tee in as far as possible by hand, then roll the car forward so the tee is pushed into the hole fully by the weight of the vehicle. Pump the tyre up, it will hold and get you to safety or a tyre repair shop, the top of the tee will wear away after a few miles and the ticking noise it produces will disappear.

I was still playing 18 holes of " f*** It " weekly back then and had the clubs in the car. I did this on my Mazda 6 on a front tyre, and drove around for 3 weeks, the tyre didn't lose any air. The Kwik fit guy couldn't believe his eyes when I went for the repair but agreed it was as good a plug as he had ever seen the added bonus the tyre wasn't wrecked as it would have been by tyre weld.

Trust me this will work as long as the hole is as big or smaller than the tee even if its just to get to safety/repair.

 

[t-tony]

The only way Tyreweld, or similar, prevents further use of a tyre is that Tyre sellers do not want to be bothered to clean it out. Simple as that, it does not damage the tyre in any way, otherwise it would not be safe to use!
If a tyre has little tread left it may not be cost effective to bother cleaning out the tyre but that is a different matter.

Tony.

 

[Bartholomewzman]

Thanks for that. I wasn't sure 'why' they couldn't repair a punctured tyre, and presumed that it was because the repair fluid somehow would 'block' any patch adhesion. but that clears it up for me! As said, if the tyre is pretty worn anyway, then best one just grits one's teeth and chucks it!
Cheers, Richard
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The only way Tyreweld, or similar, prevents further use of a tyre is that Tyre sellers do not want to be bothered to clean it out. Simple as that, it does not damage the tyre in any way, otherwise it would not be safe to use!
If a tyre has little tread left it may not be cost effective to bother cleaning out the tyre but that is a different matter.

Tony.

 

[Bartholomewzman]

This the only sealant I would recommend, I use the bike tyre version in my mountain bike tyres too that is permanently in the tube. I have used Mazda, VW and Honda sealants that are supplied with the cars and only the Honda one worked and just for a few miles so personally I'd chuck them in the bin and replace with slime.


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[Bartholomewzman]

Further thought regading 'Slime' - does that mean a can per tyre if you keep it in all the time as a 'preventative', or can you get away with squirting in just 'some' of just one canfull into each wheel?

 

[Nodzed]

Further thought regading 'Slime' - does that mean a can per tyre if you keep it in all the time as a 'preventative', or can you get away with squirting in just 'some' of just one canfull into each wheel?

Their bike slime you add as a preventative and run it in the tyre all the time, not sure about the automotive version I have only used it as a puncture fix. I'm sure if you go on their website they have all the info?

 

[Dakar Z3]

Been on many Euro trips in the zeds and always taken a good quality tyre sealant, had a few good saves too using it (though always in the UK.

Another top tip and you may well be sceptical but I have used this method and always carry the bits in all my cars now.

Buy a pack of soft plastic long golf tees. If you get a puncture (small hole) find the hole remove any offending object if possible, if not push it in and then push the golf tee in as far as possible by hand, then roll the car forward so the tee is pushed into the hole fully by the weight of the vehicle. Pump the tyre up, it will hold and get you to safety or a tyre repair shop, the top of the tee will wear away after a few miles and the ticking noise it produces will disappear.

I was still playing 18 holes of " f*** It " weekly back then and had the clubs in the car. I did this on my Mazda 6 on a front tyre, and drove around for 3 weeks, the tyre didn't lose any air. The Kwik fit guy couldn't believe his eyes when I went for the repair but agreed it was as good a plug as he had ever seen the added bonus the tyre wasn't wrecked as it would have been by tyre weld.

Trust me this will work as long as the hole is as big or smaller than the tee even if its just to get to safety/repair.

Hello

That is a great tip, so simple, I've always had concern about driving distance.

 

[gookah]

I have used the silly string (turds) on a couple of tyres and they have always fixed it with no further problems.
you can even do it with the wheel on the car by driving it to see the nail, just need to jack it up and release the pressure, but you need an inflator with you.

 

[andyglym]

I have this kit though it's for my bike.

 

[mwpe]

I have used the silly string (turds) on a couple of tyres and they have always fixed it with no further problems.
you can even do it with the wheel on the car by driving it to see the nail, just need to jack it up and release the pressure, but you need an inflator with you.

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I have used that sysem a couple of times, in one case it was about 20,000 miles before the tyre needed changing and it was still good.

 

[Chris Hunter]

I have an excellent space saver wheel and tyre. I also have the tray complete with extension tube and carrying frame, with little or no rust, and the tyre has never been on the road. I am tired of walking around it.
If it is of interest to you please PM me.
blue skies
Chris

 

[Bartholomewzman]

Thank you Chris, I need to find a car first!!! I reckon having read the various commwents after I put the query to the Forum, that there are folks out there who would jump at it Good luck and thanks, Richard

I have an excellent space saver wheel and tyre. I also have the tray complete with extension tube and carrying frame, with little or no rust, and the tyre has never been on the road. I am tired of walking around it.
If it is of interest to you please PM me.
blue skies
Chris