Tyre Inflation (1 Viewer)

[Quick Quick]

Just been looking at my tyre pressure gauge and a bottle of gloop that came with it. Apparently this is the solution to a puncture or flat tyre, but I am curious. Does it work?
Your views, as always, are very welcome.

 

[MC 55 FUN]

Some types of this '' gloop '' degrade the tyre after use & of course is of no use whatsoever in the event of quite common catastrophic tyrewall failure.

 

[funflair]

Depending on what has caused the puncture a tentative "yes" obviously if the damage is too great it won't work.

Martin

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[hilldweller]

You'd better hope it does !

I've seen reports in the past that said that if you don't have a spare then some recovery firms will not attend.

 

[MC 55 FUN]

You'd better hope it does !

I've seen reports in the past that said that if you don't have a spare then some recovery firms will not attend.

Good enough a reason to at least carry a spare tyre if not the wheel & tyre combined.

 

[Brian and Jo]

In some cases yes and in some cases no .if its a nail or screw or some such object in the tread area then yes it should work but if its a thorn in the sidewall then it would not work or if you hit a pothole or a kerb then there would be no chance of it working.Its a bit hit and miss but worth having on board as a back up
Brian & Jo

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[mikebeaches]

I've seen reports in the past that said that if you don't have a spare then some recovery firms will not attend.

I believe in the majority of cases it depends on the van or car manufacturer's original specification.

So, if the vehicle was supplied with a spare wheel and you don't have one, you could be in trouble with the breakdown company.

BUT, if it was supplied without a spare wheel, only a so-called 'repair kit' then you should be OK for assistance from your breakdown company.

 

[Sandancers]

We've got an inflator and gloop on the Flash 10 and I've always had my fingers crossed for no punctures. There is no space underneath to hang a spare, but I think I have found a solution to the problem. Which is to build a spare wheel carrier which will mount above the rear bumper. Won't get round to building this till Sept. so another summer of driving with crossed fingers !!

 

[Quick Quick]

As usual, loads of good advice. Thanks

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