How to get out of trouble?
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Mop1 said:
A tyre inflator https://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/garage-equipment/tyre-inflators-pressure-gauges/essentials-analogue-tyre-inflator
Slime Tyre Sealant https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-1800311-10917-Tyre-Protective/dp/B003QHY00U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1552555696&sr=8-1&keywords=slime+tyre+sealant
Smartbear said:Mop1 said:Thanks for the helpful responses esp the rats tails
These are rats tails
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173628406575
Rob
Have you actually had to use them? It looks like a better alternative to the Tyreweld canister
Marlon I have done two repairs using a similar kit. One I Changed the tyre a few days later, to be safe, as it was towards the edge of the legal safe zone. The other I ran around on for several months untill it wore out. Last one took me about 35 mins total. Quicker than waiting for a truck. :wink:Marlon said:Smartbear said:Mop1 said:Thanks for the helpful responses esp the rats tails
These are rats tails
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173628406575
Rob
Have you actually had to use them? It looks like a better alternative to the Tyreweld canister
I also have tyre weld in the boot, but have never used it and of course the ///M comes with a compressor in the boot. So just need to ensure I have a Jack and bar in there as well.
Thought you were taking the piss but every day is a school day - just bought the tails & the slime from the links you provided so thanksbuzyg said:Marlon I have done two repairs using a similar kit. One I Changed the tyre a few days later, to be safe, as it was towards the edge of the legal safe zone. The other I ran around on for several months untill it wore out. Last one took me about 35 mins total. Quicker than waiting for a truck. :wink:Marlon said:Smartbear said:These are rats tails
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173628406575
Rob
Have you actually had to use them? It looks like a better alternative to the Tyreweld canister
I also have tyre weld in the boot, but have never used it and of course the ///M comes with a compressor in the boot. So just need to ensure I have a Jack and bar in there as well.
Hopefully I won’t need them but you know I would if I didn’t have them
ZedConvert
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I just started a similar topic; as my E89 has the TPMS valves, I'm reluctant to use 'gunk'... So am considering this:
https://www.slime.com/uk/products/auto/tire-repair/tire-repair-kits/atvtrailer-tire.php
https://www.slime.com/uk/products/auto/tire-repair/tire-repair-kits/atvtrailer-tire.php
South Lanarkshire
Marlon said:Smartbear said:Mop1 said:Thanks for the helpful responses esp the rats tails
These are rats tails
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173628406575
Rob
Have you actually had to use them? It looks like a better alternative to the Tyreweld canister
Yep, I’ve used them on my bikes & cars several times over the years and never had a problem-they’ve always lasted until the tire has worn out.
I have a breakdown bag in the boot with the rats tails, pliers for pulling out nails etc from the tyre bmw e46 jack and a pump, obd dongle thingy and a smartphone with torque & Carly apps.
I feel safe with those on board 8)
Rob
I've used rats tails as well. Takes longer to install than a can of Holts tyre weld but they really do last, can't say I'd like to be doing it on a rainy day by the side of the road though. If the Holts stuff (which I haven't used yet) doesn't affect the TMPS then I'd probably opt for that method, and stick the bottle under the boot floor in the spot next to the battery.
buzyg said:Why would they? Certainly none have ever mentioned it when I have changed a tyre repaired with a rat's tail.philbo909 said:
A rat's tail is different, just a bit of rubber right?
With the slime and tyre weld the whole tyre and wheel surface has goop on it that has to be washed out, adding to the process of just fixing a flat?
I'm probably just over thinking it
According to Holts https://www.holtsauto.com/holts/products/tyreweld/ and Slime https://www.slime.com/uk/products/auto/sealants/ they can be removed from the tyres and then repaired in the normal way. Whether this is the reaction when you take your tyre into your local branch of ATS is something else.