Spare wheel...some thoughts!

[Devonboy]

Ok, so I picked up a puncture today on a rear tyre.....the sealant approach failed - no surprise.

Jacked up the car and got the old tyre on ( thanks SportsItalia for using a torque wrench on those bolts!) and the foam boot liner made a great groundsheet to lay on.

Inflated the new space saver wheel lowered the car and cushti.....er No.

I am moving house today and the boot was full. The rear tyre FILLS the boot......rapid repacking and I looked like the worlds tightest Maser driver going camping in Devon....rear windscreen...chocca.

Despite this - thank god I had it!

 

[safrane]

Have mine too for the GS...you know that if you don't you will be stranded in the back of beyond with the other half winging, "Why did you not by a normal car like everyone else?" and remind you of said flat for the next millennia.

 

[RodTungsten]

Any views on the tyre plug kits which are available? Got to be better than the sealing cans and in an emergency???

 

[Scaf]

I carry something like this

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Works really well and tyre can’t be repaired correctly afterwards with no fuss.

The only problem is, you have to be able to locate the puncture

 

[allandwf]

I carry something like this

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Works really well and tyre can’t be repaired correctly afterwards with no fuss.

The only problem is, you have to be able to locate the puncture

I have one in each of my cars, that said, never used in anger.

 

[midlifecrisis]

I carry something like this

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Works really well and tyre can’t be repaired correctly afterwards with no fuss.

The only problem is, you have to be able to locate the puncture

Usually the nail is a clue.

@allandwf , have you ever used it or a least attempted a fix on an old tyre?

 

[Scaf]

Usually the nail is a clue.

Not always easy to find though if the wheel is on the car with a flat tyre -

 

[jonny]

Used mine two weeks ago. Took 30 mins... hardest bit was the quick extraction of the tool to leave the sticky nylon in place. But got it to work after a few goes. Then drove 80 miles on it no problem. Two days later, took it to a local tyre specialist who fixed it properly for £40.

 

[MarkMas]

Not always easy to find though if the wheel is on the car with a flat tyre -

....so just the bottom bit is flat, then....

 

[Gazcw]

I bought a pack similar to this. Use a Phillips screwdriver to screw them in the hole. Various sizes too.