Generation
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Registered: 7th Jul 09
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Think it's called that?
Is it anygood?
I don't have room in car for a spare wheel, and would like to have half a chance if I get a flat tyre.
Anybody have and experience?
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SVM 286
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Registered: 13th Feb 05
Location: pain
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Only ever used it once. It didn't work because the puncture was an inch long slice on the inside edge of a six day old tyre. All the stuff piddled out and I was stranded.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
Location: West Yorkshire
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I've used it loads of times. Good stuff but the cheaper versions are just as good.
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BarnshaW
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Registered: 25th Oct 06
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quote: Originally posted by SVM 286
Only ever used it once. It didn't work because the puncture was an inch long slice on the inside edge of a six day old tyre. All the stuff piddled out and I was stranded.
this
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monkeytwizzel
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Registered: 10th Aug 11
Location: Chard, Somerset
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Do you have enough room for a spacesaver? i know there total crap and you can only drive a max of 50 mph but still better than nothing.
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Jamie-C
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Registered: 3rd Jun 08
Location: Ballycastle
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Put your battery where its meant to go and you'll have room for a spare. Pointless being stranded somewhere when you don't need to be
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Have it in my boot as the z4 didn't come with a spare. Wasn't even an optional extra (hence the runflats as standard).
Haven't used it yet, so can't comment.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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quote: Originally posted by Jamie-C
Put your battery where its meant to go and you'll have room for a spare. Pointless being stranded somewhere when you don't need to be
Oh the irony of you giving car advice
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Generation
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quote: Originally posted by Jamie-C
Put your battery where its meant to go and you'll have room for a spare. Pointless being stranded somewhere when you don't need to be
Where do you suggest I put the fuel system, that's plumbed in there?
Yeah, I'll just put battery back in te bay, definitely nothing in the way there either.
[Edited on 04-06-2014 by Generation]
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Generation
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quote: Originally posted by monkeytwizzel
Do you have enough room for a spacesaver? i know there total crap and you can only drive a max of 50 mph but still better than nothing.
No room at all mate. Fuel system is in the well, along with the battery
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Toby
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Registered: 29th Nov 05
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Used holts and it worked well. 2nd time on Friday wasn't successful but that was more wishful thinking that it would seal a 2inch gash.
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3CorsaMeal
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Good for fixing slow punctures. Only used it for nails and screw holes because it's cheaper than a repair.
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Jamie-C
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Registered: 3rd Jun 08
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quote: Originally posted by Gary
quote: Originally posted by Jamie-C
Put your battery where its meant to go and you'll have room for a spare. Pointless being stranded somewhere when you don't need to be
Oh the irony of you giving car advice
lol, I might be a bit rough and ready but what would've I done when my wheel fell off and spacer broke in half, definitely need a spare
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johnny86
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Registered: 15th Feb 10
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I used it on my supermoto lasted few days too
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djgritt
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Registered: 1st Nov 07
Location: Dorset Drives: Focus ST / Hyundai i20N
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Would always rather have a spare wheel than Tyre Spunk for distance driving, especially abroad. Even if it had to go on the back seat.
The stuff is fine for a small puncture from a nail or similar, absolutely useless for any significant sidewall damage or a blowout...
At least with a spare - spacesaver or full size - you can get mobile again to a Tyre depot or wherever.
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tom130691
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Registered: 13th Sep 08
Location: Daventry
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would a space save not wedge in behind the seats ?
just for your ring trip ?
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SVM 286
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Registered: 13th Feb 05
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The Monday after my flat tyre debacle, I went and purchased two more tyres, another alloy and I made a trip to my nearest automotive upholsterers and had a spare wheel cover tailored out of black vinyl.
I also assembled a comprehensive tool kit in the boot for dealing with any further issues.
Obviously I have not had another puncture since.
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Generation
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Thanks for letting me know
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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Get a new car with space for a spare wheel.
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by Generation
Thanks for letting me know
Always a pleasure Sir.
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