scooby_si

I seem 2 have a slow puncture in my left rear & was hoping not 2 have 2 shell out for a pair of new rubber boots (not those sort u kinky lot ) So just wondered wot any1's thoughts/opinions experiances etc might be with regards the foam type stuff you can get from the joys of halfords of whereever?
Help the desperately deflating Si (30 to 14 psi in 2 days aint good & no it's not valave by looks of it [no bubbles when soapy liquid put across valve thing]] )
Ta
Si
edited kuz no point askin 2 keep in general as it's already exited stage left

[Edited by scooby_si - 12/10/2002 1:00:53 PM]

Katana

Tyreweld? Thats only for emergencies mate and you're not supposed to go over xx mph in speed. Yes it will block the hole in the puncture but its like adding some extra weight to to wheel. Also, they'll charge you extra when it is time to fix it.

SiDHEaD

Every time I check my rear o/s I find its at 8psi, after about a week. I'm guessing I have the same problem, unless someone is finding it funny to keep letting most of the air out!!

I used to use those foam things on my bike when i was younger, they worked well, and it stops you getting further punctures I think, but I'm not too sure on how it would work in a car - especially with the pressures put on the air in the wheel when you are travelling at Scooby speed

Andy

Tony_W

From what I've heard, you're only supposed to use the foam stuff as a "get you home measure", not permanent fix for a puncture..

Tony

siwrx

it works in emergencies, but ur tyres ****ed after u use it and u cant repair it. Dont use it for extended periods, its a get me home special

NotoriousREV

Take it to a tyre place and pay the £5 to have it repaired ya cheapskate

SiDHEaD

the foam stuff probably costs more than £5 lol.


Andy

scooby_si

[bore mode on] Hey i've got a degree in economics so i studies how 2b tight fisted [bore mode off] lol.
Hmm i may try kwik fit or similar then c if they can do owt
Si
PS maybe excuse 2 buy bigger wheels & get shot of the spacer but santa aint that generous

ajm

yeah, get it repaired (unless its in the sidewall)

if whatever has punctured it is still stuck in (and they can be very hard to spot as they get ground flush) then it could come out at any point and deflate the tyre quickly!

scooby_si

God damn inflation kwik fit are guna charge me £6.99 to repair it, i might as well bend over & let them take my cherry lol but still cheapest thing i will of dun 2 scoob i reckon so cant complain
Si