Emergency puncture repairs

You lot were very helpful (and entertaining) when I
previously asked a question about vehicles suitable for towing dinghies. Well
the time has finally come for me to adventure out onto the highway towing my
Vareo for the very first time so I have another question for you. As I don’t possess
a spare wheel for my road-base, I’ve purchased some “Holts Tyre Weld” emergency
puncture repair (aerosol foam in a can) …..I’m sure that there are similar products from other
manufacturers. Has anyone actually used this stuff in an emergency? …and if so,
was it any good ?

Many thanks in advance,
Nigel

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Webmuppet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Mar 06 Location: Suffolk Online Status: Offline Posts: 534	Post Options Post Reply Quote Webmuppet Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Emergency puncture repairs Posted: 17 Apr 07 at 7:14pm
	You lot were very helpful (and entertaining) when I previously asked a question about vehicles suitable for towing dinghies. Well the time has finally come for me to adventure out onto the highway towing my Vareo for the very first time so I have another question for you. As I don’t possess a spare wheel for my road-base, I’ve purchased some “Holts Tyre Weld” emergency puncture repair (aerosol foam in a can) …..I’m sure that there are similar products from other manufacturers. Has anyone actually used this stuff in an emergency? …and if so, was it any good ? Many thanks in advance, Nigel
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Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 07 at 8:38pm
	I would be interested in hearing this, as it would be a useful stop-gap if a tyre was to blow, and you didn't have the tools / space / confidence to change the tyre by the road side. James V149
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	Would probably be easier to actually buy a spare wheel tbh. That stuff is horrible and sticky and just generally nasty. Alex
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Webmuppet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Mar 06 Location: Suffolk Online Status: Offline Posts: 534	Post Options Post Reply Quote Webmuppet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 07 at 9:01pm
	I must admit that not having used any of these tyre repair aerosols, I remain suspicious, however I've just phoned a mate who used a similar product on a Land-Rover wheel at an off-road event and he reckons that it was very effective. I'm still tempted to enquire at the club if anyone minds if I borrow a wheel off another road-base....just to be on the safe side Nigel
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les5269 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1530	Post Options Post Reply Quote les5269 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 07 at 9:03pm
	A spare wheel costs about £20 is it worth not having one ?
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	Seriously changing a tyre is really easy, it only takes about 10 minutes tops.

Webmuppet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Mar 06 Location: Suffolk Online Status: Offline Posts: 534	Post Options Post Reply Quote Webmuppet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 07 at 10:02pm
	Thanks for the advice, I wasn't too concerned about changing the wheel, I just thought that the 'Aerosol Repair' might be very convenient. I've just spent out on a Tow-bar, lighting board, number-plate etc. - all in the same week, hence I thought that any further expenditure might incur the wrath of Mrs Webmuppet. I may borrow a spare wheel for my first trip, but I'll certainly buy one in time for my next one, Thanks again for responding Nigel
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Contender443 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender443 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 07 at 8:32am
	Check your tyres on your road trolley. I bought a new boat and went to collect it. I found that the side walls were all cracked. Needless to say I risked it. Then one shredded on the motorway, no dmage done. There was no way that tyre weld could have fixed that. Spare wheel is the only way to go. Also has everyone else found it cheaper and easier to buy a complete wheel rather than replace the tyre?
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Oli Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oli Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 07 at 11:03am
	stick this in your tyres to prevent a puncture, there are others out there but this was the first i came across. http://www.mobilitysouthwest.co.uk/bargains-to-clear/mobilit y-access-items/showitem-SWELL500.aspx
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	That stuff is only any good for small holes (usually quoted as 3mm max). I've got some in my bike tyre and it doesn't make a massive difference. Anyone who knows great yarmouth will understand the amount of smashed glass on the roads. As stated earlier, the aerosols are really good for a quick fix to get you home and no more rather than allowing you to reinflate your tyre to full pressure. Another point - has anybody invested in run flat tyres on their road trailer???
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