Spare wheel when you run aftermarket wheels
02-28-2012, 03:04 AM
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They do expire after 3 years though so if you that route, make sure you change it on schedule.
02-28-2012, 03:14 AM
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Lasted him the day (2 or 3 races).
02-28-2012, 03:22 AM
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I guess it's a (small) weight gain as well, for those who like such things 
Might just rock a can of tyre weld and frisbee my spare into the Thames.
Might just rock a can of tyre weld and frisbee my spare into the Thames.
02-28-2012, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Suits' timestamp='1330429929' post='21458169
But how good realy is this tyre weld, how long does it hold for ?
I've had a couple of cans in the tool box compartment for ages now as well as my spare, but I'm half tempted to just take the spare out.
I've had a couple of cans in the tool box compartment for ages now as well as my spare, but I'm half tempted to just take the spare out.
They do expire after 3 years though so if you that route, make sure you change it on schedule.
02-28-2012, 03:55 AM
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Isn't it that you can't use the tyre anymore after filling it with tyre weld? whereas if you put the flat in your boot and stick the space saver on chances are big you can still repare the tyre and therefore don't have to buy a new one.
Manufacturers won't care about that.
Manufacturers won't care about that.
02-28-2012, 03:58 AM
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TBH if I put a nail through my tyre I'd probably change it anyway, it's not about putting all that load on a bad tyre.
Cool, I'm going to ditch my spare and just run with a few cans of TW.
All it has to do is get me to a garage anyway I suppose.
Cool, I'm going to ditch my spare and just run with a few cans of TW.
All it has to do is get me to a garage anyway I suppose.
02-28-2012, 04:29 AM
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I had a great idea - buy one of these:
http://www.conticomfortkit.co.uk/
Looks great - full self contained, so no mucking about with separate bottles of goo.
Then I discovered two problems: it won't fit in the spare wheel recesss, and it blows the 10A fuse on the accessory socket. It now sits in the boot and I have a 15A fuse for temporary use.
D
http://www.conticomfortkit.co.uk/
Looks great - full self contained, so no mucking about with separate bottles of goo.
Then I discovered two problems: it won't fit in the spare wheel recesss, and it blows the 10A fuse on the accessory socket. It now sits in the boot and I have a 15A fuse for temporary use.
D
02-28-2012, 05:28 AM
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I had a great idea - buy one of these:
http://www.conticomfortkit.co.uk/
Looks great - full self contained, so no mucking about with separate bottles of goo.
Then I discovered two problems: it won't fit in the spare wheel recesss, and it blows the 10A fuse on the accessory socket. It now sits in the boot and I have a 15A fuse for temporary use.
D
http://www.conticomfortkit.co.uk/
Looks great - full self contained, so no mucking about with separate bottles of goo.
Then I discovered two problems: it won't fit in the spare wheel recesss, and it blows the 10A fuse on the accessory socket. It now sits in the boot and I have a 15A fuse for temporary use.
D