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Title: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: shell on 15 April 2010, 21:13:51
Has anyone done away with their spare tyre, and relied on holts emergency puncture repair kit ?We go camping alot and figured the space for the spare could be better used.My brother in law has a new laguna and i noticed that that it came with no spare , and as the holts stuff only seems to be a tenner or  so it seemed like a good idea.
shell xx
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Arrolman on 15 April 2010, 21:17:17
Hi,

Suppose its good for small punctures but what if you have a blow out? Doesn't seem worth the risk of getting stuck without a spare IMHO

Iain
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Rockhampton on 15 April 2010, 21:17:29
I do keep one in the boot, and have done for a couple of years, but never had to use it. There was a similar product called Finilec a few years back, which I also kept handy. I would always try and change the tyre, but if it was pouring down with rain on a dark windy night on the M50, I would go for the can.
I have used a similar product on a motorcycle before, and it did work well - however (someone may correct me here) I believe that it creates extra work for the tyre shop, as they have to clean the inside of the wheel up to get rid of the stuff when replacing the tyre.
My wife's Scenic has that fancy Renault tyre repair kit too.... she said she would rather change the wheel too!  :y
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Boatboy on 15 April 2010, 21:18:56
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Has anyone done away with their spare tyre, and relied on holts emergency puncture repair kit ?We go camping alot and figured the space for the spare could be better used.My brother in law has a new laguna and i noticed that that it came with no spare , and as the holts stuff only seems to be a tenner or  so it seemed like a good idea.
shell xx


Same as that with my mates Civic type r. Comes with a tin of goo and and electric compressor. Think he keeps his hairdressing gear where the spare wheel should be. ;D

As yet he's not needed it, but we must trust the powers that be to have tried and tested it.
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Del Boy on 15 April 2010, 21:27:22
My car has no spare. Run flats.
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Elite Pete on 15 April 2010, 21:32:29
My MX5 had a tiny boot and a space saver spare which I got rid of. I bought a liquid off Ebay that you put in the tyre and should you get a puncture the liquid should stop the tyre deflating plus I also carried a tin of Holts tyre repair just incase.
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Andy B on 15 April 2010, 21:39:13
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We go camping alot and figured the space for the spare could be better used. .....

How much stuff do you want to take?  :o
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: shell on 15 April 2010, 21:56:02
Andy, we like to take ALOT of stuff  (http://[IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/shell-lucy/hoddomcastleresize-1.jpg)[/img]
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Think he keeps his hairdressing gear where the spare wheel should be
One cant underestimate hairspray space!
We have 4 brand new tyres too...so i think we will give it a go ..thanks all!
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Andy B on 15 April 2010, 22:36:13
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One cant underestimate hairspray space!
We have 4 brand new tyres too...so i think we will give it a go ..thanks all!

I hope you were touching wood when you said that. ::) I put a brand new tyre on the crappy Astra for its MOT the other week. Guess which tyre I got a screw in last week!  :'(
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Vamps on 15 April 2010, 23:49:37
My Citroen C4 Picasso 7 seater does not have a spare, just a can of goo and a small compressor, the Mig, with alloys, has a steel spare wheel which has never been used in 12 years........ :y
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Entwood on 15 April 2010, 23:59:55
The cans of goop can only "fix" minor punctures, and many places will not repair the tyre after the use of "goop".

I know of 2 people who had goop cans (and no AA/RAC cover either) who have had very expensive bills after getting big holes in tyres ... a tow truck home on spectacles is an expensive puncture ....
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Vamps on 16 April 2010, 00:03:55
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The cans of goop can only "fix" minor punctures, and many places will not repair the tyre after the use of "goop".

I know of 2 people who had goop cans (and no AA/RAC cover either) who have had very expensive bills after getting big holes in tyres ... a tow truck home on spectacles is an expensive puncture ....

My car is a lease car and covered so no cost to me whatever is needed.... :y
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 16 April 2010, 00:11:19
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Andy, we like to take ALOT of stuff  (http://[IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/shell-lucy/hoddomcastleresize-1.jpg)[/img]
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Think he keeps his hairdressing gear where the spare wheel should be
One cant underestimate hairspray space!
We have 4 brand new tyres too...so i think we will give it a go ..thanks all!


Good tent that Outwell Shell we have one  :y
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Ghost on 16 April 2010, 12:39:05
I have used the holts repair stuff. it is quite good so long as you dont have a split or a big hole in the tyre,
I would still keep the spare in the car though. and use the can as an emergency.
also as stated you have to tell the tyre place you have used it when you get it replaced.
I had problems with a rover I had, because of the wheel balancing wieghts the tyre kept going down on two wheels so I put that stuff in and never had any problems with it again.
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 16 April 2010, 12:53:08
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My car has no spare. Run flats.
Flash git ;D,but seriously i think they are ideal for a woman who wouldent have a clue where to start to change a wheel,but saying that i have a can of the stuff in my boot. ::) :y
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Del Boy on 16 April 2010, 13:47:57
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My car has no spare. Run flats.
Flash git ;D,but seriously i think they are ideal for a woman who wouldent have a clue where to start to change a wheel,but saying that i have a can of the stuff in my boot. ::) :y
;D ;D ;D I've always wondered what if you have a blow out with run flats or even can you have a blow out with run flats  :-/
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2010, 13:54:46
Someone makes a puncture repair kit that allows you to fit a rubber plug into the hole (assuming you can find it). It was recommended by a friend who runs a tyre fitting centre and knows his onions.

As said, a blowout or a puncture you don't immediately notice will leave you without a serviceable tyre to repair, so whatever you do you run the risk of being stranded.

Also, most breakdown cover won't cover you for this unless your car has no facility to carry a spare wheel!

Kevin
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2010, 14:06:11
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My car has no spare. Run flats.
spawn of satan ;D
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2010, 14:10:11
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My car has no spare. Run flats.
Flash git ;D,but seriously i think they are ideal for a woman who wouldent have a clue where to start to change a wheel,but saying that i have a can of the stuff in my boot. ::) :y
;D ;D ;D I've always wondered what if you have a blow out with run flats or even can you have a blow out with run flats  :-/
The difference is the sidewalls, so no fast deflation.  But do need to get top tyre place asap once alarm gone off.

The side walls are what give RFT equipped cars such an awful ride, though in BMW's defence, they soften the suspension to help with this (at expense of handling - ultimate drivers car claim now = tosh).

Some cars, I think Jags and mercs, have an inflatable spare, with a compressor.

Personally, I like the idea of a proper spare.
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Del Boy on 16 April 2010, 14:24:44
I don't find them uncomfortable at all, I was actually saying that to the mrs the other day and it handles beautifully.
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2010, 14:27:45
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I don't find them uncomfortable at all, I was actually saying that to the mrs the other day and it handles beautifully.
Ah, but you're a BMW driver, therefore lack the brain power to know better :P
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Del Boy on 16 April 2010, 14:30:00
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I don't find them uncomfortable at all, I was actually saying that to the mrs the other day and it handles beautifully.
Ah, but you're a BMW driver, therefore lack the brain power to know better :P
Who killed 2 V6's  ::)  ;) ;)

Second best handling car I've owned this is  :y
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2010, 14:40:28
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I don't find them uncomfortable at all, I was actually saying that to the mrs the other day and it handles beautifully.
Ah, but you're a BMW driver, therefore lack the brain power to know better :P
Who killed 2 V6's  ::)  ;) ;)

Second best handling car I've owned this is  :y
Everybody assumes it was my fault  :'(
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Del Boy on 16 April 2010, 14:42:18
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I don't find them uncomfortable at all, I was actually saying that to the mrs the other day and it handles beautifully.
Ah, but you're a BMW driver, therefore lack the brain power to know better :P
Who killed 2 V6's  ::)  ;) ;)

Second best handling car I've owned this is  :y
Everybody assumes it was my fault  :'(
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2010, 15:03:35
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My car has no spare. Run flats.
spawn of satan ;D

Reminds me of a BMW-owning colleague who had a puncture on the M3. Reads manual:

"Run flat tyres. Drive at 20mph (or whatever) to tyre depot"

She toddles off up the hard shoulder of the M3.

Traffic Police: "WTF are you doing?"
Colleague: "It's OK, it's a run flat tyre"
Traffic Police: "It's not OK. You're going no further"
Colleague: "But, But..."
Traffic Police: "Do you have breakdown cover?"
Colleague: "Hmm. Company car. Pass"
Traffic Police: "We'll call out a truck"
Colleague: <Reaches for Vaseline> (Standard equipment on a BMW, fortunately.) ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Del Boy on 16 April 2010, 15:06:41
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My car has no spare. Run flats.
spawn of satan ;D

Reminds me of a BMW-owning colleague who had a puncture on the M3. Reads manual:

"Run flat tyres. Drive at 20mph (or whatever) to tyre depot"

She toddles off up the hard shoulder of the M3.

Traffic Police: "WTF are you doing?"
Colleague: "It's OK, it's a run flat tyre"
Traffic Police: "It's not OK. You're going no further"
Colleague: "But, But..."
Traffic Police: "Do you have breakdown cover?"
Colleague: "Hmm. Company car. Pass"
Traffic Police: "We'll call out a truck"
Colleague: <Reaches for Vaseline> (Standard equipment on a BMW, fortunately.) ;D

Kevin
Why go on the hard shoulder? They can drive at 50mph with a run flat. Well even quicker if you watch 5th gear's test  ;D A woman driver explains all that mind you (runs, ducks and hides for cover).
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2010, 15:12:16
The point being: The performance of the tyre is irrelevant if the Police won't let you drive yourself off the motorway with it. You're up the creek without a paddle just as you would be with a normal tyre so you might as well forego the disadvantages of the run-flat anyway.

Kevin
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Del Boy on 16 April 2010, 17:36:31
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The point being: The performance of the tyre is irrelevant if the Police won't let you drive yourself off the motorway with it. You're up the creek without a paddle just as you would be with a normal tyre so you might as well forego the disadvantages of the run-flat anyway.

Kevin
Oh, the police stopped her that explains it.
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Vamps on 18 April 2010, 01:25:09
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My car has no spare. Run flats.

I had a Mini with run flats, many years ago.... ::) ::)
Title: Re: holts emergency puncture repair kit
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 April 2010, 11:22:32
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My car has no spare. Run flats.

I had a Mini with run flats, many years ago.... ::) ::)
I remember them, the Dunlop Denovo :y