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NJSS
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Waitomo GreyDiscovery 4
Roadside tyre repair - AirMan ResQ Plus Kit ?

My partner had a smallish puncture in one tyre on her way home on Saturday evening.

Her car doesn't have a spare wheel but has a puncture repair kit comprising a pump, squeeze bottle of sealant etc... as might be expected the Censored kit didn't work. The tow truck driver who collected the car commented that he had never seen such a kit work, nor have I.

In the end new tyres were fitted yesterday, the delay being caused by the weekend & Bank holiday on Monday.

The tyre fitter commented that the only kit he knew that worked is the AirMan ResQ Kit, and suggested that I buy this:-

https://www.airman-uk.com/product/resq-plus-tyre-repair-kit/

Has anyone any experience of this kit please, or maybe something else which actually works?

NJSS
  
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rrhool
 


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We've had cars in the family with these kits instead of a spare tyre. All well and good for a small hole, or a nail, but useless if the side wall get a rip, or the wheel is damaged.

We had a VW touran, took it to France on holiday. Got a buckled wheel, where a latex kit is obviously no use. Ended up buying a new wheel and tyre in France at great expense.

I don't think there is any substitute for a spare wheel, if there is somewhere to put it. As it happens, the touran didn't have a spare wheel well.
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Post #230825921st Sep 2022 11:21 am
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How topical, I've just ordered one of these kits https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B083V2R3L6

Much prefer this to a slime based option
  
Post #230826121st Sep 2022 11:58 am
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Used these core type plugs a couple of times now and carry a 12v tyre inflator. Work great and both repairs held as long as the tyres did.
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NJSS
 


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Sadly I don't think that SWMBO could cope with core plugs etc..

She certainly couldn't jack the Disco or lift its spare wheel. Hence using a smaller car herself - an Audi.

I think Holts Tyre Weld & Emergency Puncture Repair and/or AirMan ResQ Emergency Tyre Repair Kit, are probably the answer.

I've already put 2 x Holts Tyre Weld in her car and will probably add an AirMan ResQ Emergency Tyre Repair Kit as she really is worth saving Thumbs Up Whistle

NJSS
  
Post #230829421st Sep 2022 5:53 pm
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Hi NJSS

not experienced the AirMan ResQ Kit, But I like that it’s water soluble to enable the tyre to be repaired

I have used foam canisters before. They are amazing but I believe not so friendly when you get the tyre replaced.

Steve
  
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I've been using the sticky string repair kit for about 7 years. The kit I have has 2 thicknesses of the sticky strings so depending on the size of puncture you choose the most suitable one.
Literally used it about 5 days ago and it took about 3 minutes because it was the front tyre, just turned steering to full lock and pushed car until I saw the screw in the tyre.
Removed screw and used the thin plug and hey presto.
Used it many times over the years and none failed.
  
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