Have just seen the Ultra Seal Puncture Prevention System and am thinking of buying some for the van and the car, however i have been told not to use this as it will give the tyres balance problems. does anyone use it and has it caused you problems ?? Cheers Si
Ultra Seal Tyre Puncture Prevention
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Damian
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Simon, with the car you should have no problems as presuming it is in regular use, the wheels will be rotating frequently and dispersing the sealant around the tyre.
With the van it may not be a great idea as the van tends to sit for prolonged periods without the wheels turning, and giving possible rise to "pooling" of the sealant which my partly gel and cause a heavy point within the tyre.
I would seek advice from the makers before taking the plunge.
With the van it may not be a great idea as the van tends to sit for prolonged periods without the wheels turning, and giving possible rise to "pooling" of the sealant which my partly gel and cause a heavy point within the tyre.
I would seek advice from the makers before taking the plunge.
Hi,
I`ve used the ultra seal stuff for years,with no adverse effects.
It doesn`t `gel` or `ball-up`, and is approved by plod who use it in their motorbikes, as do I.
If you`re after a bit of extra insurance it fits the bill, have a peek on their website.
I`ve used the ultra seal stuff for years,with no adverse effects.
It doesn`t `gel` or `ball-up`, and is approved by plod who use it in their motorbikes, as do I.
If you`re after a bit of extra insurance it fits the bill, have a peek on their website.
Damian is right unless you use your 'van often. Anything that stays stationary for periods of time then you will find that you may have problems with the Ultraseal.
It is OK in cars, Police motorcycles etc as they generally get used.
Apart from that it is good stuff.
It is OK in cars, Police motorcycles etc as they generally get used.
Apart from that it is good stuff.
That the whole point of Ultraseal.
The claim is that it is different in that DOESN`T gel up or cause problems. Having looked at the alternatives, it does appear different, and is used by fleets of HGVs where there is a high damage potential.
It appears that being water-based you won`t get a wheel brace thrown at you by tyre-fitters at new tyre time as its not latex or synthetic like others that cover everything in carp.
The claim is that it is different in that DOESN`T gel up or cause problems. Having looked at the alternatives, it does appear different, and is used by fleets of HGVs where there is a high damage potential.
It appears that being water-based you won`t get a wheel brace thrown at you by tyre-fitters at new tyre time as its not latex or synthetic like others that cover everything in carp.
IMHO as per the AA this type of sealant can dangerous if the tyres are not inspected regularly. On police vehicles before using a m/c or vehicle part of the hand over sheet is checking the tyres.
If you do not check the tyres and for instance a six inch nail has penetrated the tyre at some time and gone unnoticed, one day you may be travelling along at 70mph and the nail embedded in your tyre is busy rubbbng itself up against your sidewall eventually causing a sidewall blow out causing you to lose control and probably crash.
It is fine for emergency repairs but to be permanently in the tyre is not a good idea especially if a fitter has to change yoru tyre. They will not be amused!
If you do not check the tyres and for instance a six inch nail has penetrated the tyre at some time and gone unnoticed, one day you may be travelling along at 70mph and the nail embedded in your tyre is busy rubbbng itself up against your sidewall eventually causing a sidewall blow out causing you to lose control and probably crash.
It is fine for emergency repairs but to be permanently in the tyre is not a good idea especially if a fitter has to change yoru tyre. They will not be amused!
Given the choice of controlled deflation at 60mph or potential catastrophic failure I would go for the former and stuff the tyre fitter.
Also, anything which helps me prevent being stranded and having to change a tyre (or get anyone else to do it) on a hard shoulder is worth 20 quid a shot.
Fact is, it`s been proven to work, and anything I can do to increase my safety margin thats affordable I`ll give due consideration to.
I will accept there are lots of other products out there that work in a similar, but slightly different, way and lots which are a waste of space. It works for me, and to be honest, thats all that counts.
Also, anything which helps me prevent being stranded and having to change a tyre (or get anyone else to do it) on a hard shoulder is worth 20 quid a shot.
Fact is, it`s been proven to work, and anything I can do to increase my safety margin thats affordable I`ll give due consideration to.
I will accept there are lots of other products out there that work in a similar, but slightly different, way and lots which are a waste of space. It works for me, and to be honest, thats all that counts.
Tyre fitters don't mind working on tyres with Ultraseal in them - as long as you tell them before hand that Ultraseal is in there. All they do it carefully let the air out of the tyre. If they are going to repair a puncture then they will wash out the Ultraseal, leave the tyre to dry before fitting the plug to repair the hole.
If you get a nail in your tyre then in theory just remove it in the direction that it went in and the hole should seal. It seals upto 6mm. However, if you have a screw in the tyre and the tyre is inflated then do not remove it as it leaves a jagged edge around the hole and the Ultraseal will not seal it. You have been warned. I learnt the hard way on an almost brand new motorbike tyre where I pulled a screw out and watched it totally deflate. Almost had to replace the tyre but luckily did not.
If you get a nail in your tyre then in theory just remove it in the direction that it went in and the hole should seal. It seals upto 6mm. However, if you have a screw in the tyre and the tyre is inflated then do not remove it as it leaves a jagged edge around the hole and the Ultraseal will not seal it. You have been warned. I learnt the hard way on an almost brand new motorbike tyre where I pulled a screw out and watched it totally deflate. Almost had to replace the tyre but luckily did not.
I used it on a set of tyres, mainly because my towcar has a skinny spare. When changing tyres, the ATS depot manager advised against refilling with the sealant, saying that tyres which had been treated could not be repaired by conventional means.
It may be that ATS are naturally against such a product as it may reduce their business. Has anyone an authorititve view ?
It may be that ATS are naturally against such a product as it may reduce their business. Has anyone an authorititve view ?
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