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Puncture repair-why allow for glue to dry?

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    #32
    magicbastarder
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    cletus wrote: »
    The emergency tyre sealant that now gets supplied instead of a spare wheel has its own issues. Normal practice is (or has been) to replace the tyre, as the resultant foam inside the tyre renders the tyre unrepairable. Tyreweld, a company that makes such sealant, say that it's water based and can be washed out before repair, but anecdotally at least, I've heard replacement is the only option
    it got me home once when i had two punctures in three days - second puncture happened before i got the first one repaired. told the chap in the garage i'd used it and he didn't seem to be too fussed at all.


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    #33
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,961 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    cletus wrote: »
    The emergency tyre sealant that now gets supplied instead of a spare wheel has its own issues....
    Incidentally, how do taxi drivers manage if using a newer car as they are required by law to have a full size spare wheel? (I can't imagine carrying one in the boot without a well would be practical when doing airport work).


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