Tyres
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I cannot say but would guess it would work but I would suggest only in an emergency and only to get you to a proper tyre repairer.It could have the benefit of getting you moving especially if you have puncture in a dangerous spot,but to travel any distance or at speed could be risky.
Yes tyre weld or similar will work but, once in you won't know you have something in the tyre that would otherwise cause a puncture, worse even if you did notice it, I understand the tyre is no longer repairable in the conventional way.
I have some in a lawn tractor tyre, I wanted to let some pressure out and found it also prevents you doing that without unscrewing the valve!!
All in all then usefully in an emergency but little else.
I have some in a lawn tractor tyre, I wanted to let some pressure out and found it also prevents you doing that without unscrewing the valve!!
All in all then usefully in an emergency but little else.
Some time ago i had it in a car tyre and when i went to have a puncture repaired the fiter said " you been using that muck", He had a job finding the hole.
In 90% of cases it's best not try to have a puncture repaired. For peace of mind, all the following conditions should be fulfilled, otherwise it's safer to replace with a new one:
1. It was a slow puncture
2. The puncture was in the tread area only, NOT on s sidewall.
3. The tyre was static by the time most of the air had escaped.
4. The tyre was not subjected to load for any appreciable length of time after the tyre was flat.
I had a minor puncture a year or two ago and drove with a flat tyre for about 25-30 yards to get the car off the road so as to avoid a potential road hazard condition. The tyre shop removed the tyre for inspection before attempting a repair but immediately recognized signs of damage on the inside wall caused by moving the car just that short distance and refused to continue with the job.
1. It was a slow puncture
2. The puncture was in the tread area only, NOT on s sidewall.
3. The tyre was static by the time most of the air had escaped.
4. The tyre was not subjected to load for any appreciable length of time after the tyre was flat.
I had a minor puncture a year or two ago and drove with a flat tyre for about 25-30 yards to get the car off the road so as to avoid a potential road hazard condition. The tyre shop removed the tyre for inspection before attempting a repair but immediately recognized signs of damage on the inside wall caused by moving the car just that short distance and refused to continue with the job.
Just to back up what Lutz says, don't forget that your tyres are your only contact with the road.
From a safety angle I would replace the tyres every 4 years regardless of appearance too !
You see so many blow outs at this time of year from tyres that stood one winter too many.
You see so many blow outs at this time of year from tyres that stood one winter too many.
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