tyre repair kits, anyone used one?

[jim999bob]

Hi,
Any one used one of the kits?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17438647...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
or something like it that involves the 'strings' that you push into the tyre? I wondered if they might be too difficult to use on a motorhome tyre (assuming the wheel is off)
Planning a Europe trip in the spring and have no room for a spare tyre.
Jim

 

[glenn2926]

Hi,
Any one used one of the kits?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17438647...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
or something like it that involves the 'strings' that you push into the tyre? I wondered if they might be too difficult to use on a motorhome tyre (assuming the wheel is off)
Planning a Europe trip in the spring and have no room for a spare tyre.
Jim

I’ve not used the strings type but have successfully used the mushroom type albeit on a motorcycle tyre. It worked exactly as advertised. The tyre was then used for the rest of its natural life.
Very quick and easy to use.
Perhaps it would be a good idea to have a practice on an old tyre and wheel if you can get one.

 

[Tigertom]

I’ve used the string ones on motorcycle tyres, easy to use and work well.
Not sure if I’d use them on Moho tyres, higher pressures and larger forces at work !

 

[jim999bob]

Hi, the bit that concerns me would be the effort to make the hole big enough in a 'commercial' tyre. I did see the mushroom ones and wondered if they might be better. As you say an old tyre could be a good idea

 

[glenn2926]

I’ve used the string ones on motorcycle tyres, easy to use and work well.
Not sure if I’d use them on Moho tyres, higher pressures and larger forces at work !

I think they might work better particularly the mushroom type as the tyre just stays flat on the road. It doesn’t lean over toward the edges whilst cornering. The higher pressure might also push the mushroom in harder.

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[Landy Andy]

Used the mushroom type on Land Rovers and they work, and are basically fail proof as when installed the inner bit is wide so can’t help but seal. With the string type I’ve used them on mountain bikes, but then I’m using the string to reduce the hole size, and then the tubeless goo to do the sealing.

 

[LesW]

I have also used the mushroom type on a motorcycle and 4x4 with success. 'Stop n Go'

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

You can use the repair strings with the wheel in situ as long as it's a nail type puncture.there is a rasp provided to smooth out the hole and the string should be inserted doubled over to form a mushroom on the inside.never used my kit on a MH but have on a car.Always carry one in the MH, just in case.
Plus you need a pump to reinflate.

 

[Kenp]

I have used this for about 5 years. Plugged a small 4x4 and a trailer tyre. Very easy to use with the gun and the mushroom style plugs seem very secure.

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[SandraL]

I had a french village garage repair motorhome tyre with the 2 string instant fix.
It failed within a few miles.
Problem is you do not know state of the tyre inside.
At tyre depot in local town they removed tyre, it had lots of rubber chippings where rim had grinded the tyre, not visible from outside.
Tyre depot had no spare with our load rating, we brought the rim home and left the tyre behind.
For us a spare wheel is an essential.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

I had a french village garage repair motorhome tyre with the 2 string instant fix.
It failed within a few miles.
Problem is you do not know state of the tyre inside.
At tyre depot in local town they removed tyre, it had lots of rubber chippings where rim had grinded the tyre, not visible from outside.
Tyre depot had no spare with our load rating, we brought the rim home and left the tyre behind.
For us a spare wheel is an essential.

They are only really suitable for a slow puncture nail puncture repair.if your tyre has been run flat then it will inevitably be damaged and no repair will fix it .