Spare wheel alternatives

redcup342 · 22-09-2020 9:47am #1

Have a new car now and it doesn't come with a Spare Wheel (obviously) and also doesn't have a repair kit.

Had bad experience with this emergency spray stuff, thinking about getting a plug kit + 12 V Compressor instead.

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/BENSON-Car-Tyre-Repair-Kit/dp/B01LNDLHRW/

Any recommendations on a 12V compressor ?

Atlantic Dawn · 22-09-2020 9:50am

Aldi have this at the moment, it has a 3 year guarantee, supposed to last 12 minutes on full charge...
https://www.aldi.ie/12v-li-ion-mini-air-compressor/p/704562370431100

colm_mcm · 22-09-2020 10:12am

Can’t really see the huge advantage of a cordless one. Given that the wheels are attached to the car anyway.

ei9go · 22-09-2020 12:17pm

https://www.nakoo.net/puncturesafe#:~:text=Based%20in%20Waterford%2C%20Puncture%20Safe,and%20tyre%20life%20extender%20conditioner.

colm_mcm · 22-09-2020 12:26pm

ei9go wrote: »

https://www.nakoo.net/puncturesafe#:~:text=Based%20in%20Waterford%2C%20Puncture%20Safe,and%20tyre%20life%20extender%20conditioner.

66% of cars are running on under inflated tyres.
42% are so low they are at risk of crashing.

I wonder.

dylbert · 22-09-2020 12:29pm

The ALDI one comes with a rechargeable battery and also a 12v adapter and lead so can be used cordless and from the cars 12v socket.

corks finest · 22-09-2020 12:33pm

redcup342 wrote: »

Have a new car now and it doesn't come with a Spare Wheel (obviously) and also doesn't have a repair kit.

Had bad experience with this emergency spray stuff, thinking about getting a plug kit + 12 V Compressor instead.

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/BENSON-Car-Tyre-Repair-Kit/dp/B01LNDLHRW/

Any recommendations on a 12V compressor ?

Bought mine on ebay got rid of that gunk ****e

colm_mcm · 22-09-2020 12:51pm

dylbert wrote: »

The ALDI one comes with a rechargeable battery and also a 12v adapter and lead so can be used cordless and from the cars 12v socket.

Ah. I thought it only charged with the car adaptor.

creedp · 22-09-2020 1:37pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Ah. I thought it only charged with the car adaptor.

Might be handy for inflating the rubber dingy before being blown out to sea!

22-09-2020 2:15pm

I bought a Citroen C5 a few years years back, and it had a compressor in the boot, with a tub-o-gunk. The compressor is small, but it's bigger than the majority of compressors you see for sale about the place. I'd say it cost a few euro. I've held onto it ever since.

I always make sure I have it with me. There are times it's no use, but it has saved me in the past where i get a slow puncture and it gets you to a tyre place without wrecking the alloy. I'd always suggest having one.

That said... I still always carry a spare wheel. I'd never be without one. Anything else is a sh/te alternative. Spare wheel and you can continue your journey within 10 minutes of a puncture without any real panic or worry. I'd advise checking adverts or Donedeal for a cheapo second-hand one.

GeneHunt · 22-09-2020 2:33pm

ei9go wrote: »

https://www.nakoo.net/puncturesafe#:~:text=Based%20in%20Waterford%2C%20Puncture%20Safe,and%20tyre%20life%20extender%20conditioner.

Has anyone experience of this stuff?

I'm assuming it's like Tireject or Tire Slime in the US. However I wasn't aware these types of product could be used on road vehicles. I'm guessing you can't have this product with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System away!

colm_mcm · 22-09-2020 2:46pm

GeneHunt wrote: »

Has anyone experience of this stuff?

I'm assuming it's like Tireject or Tire Slime in the US. However I wasn't aware these types of product could be used on road vehicles. I'm guessing you can't have this product with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System away!

Depends on the type of TPMS I’d say. Most use the speed sensors to figure out if one is out.

There’s a place in Ennis doing it for decades. Big drawback would be having a nail or screw in the tyre and not knowing.

corks finest · 22-09-2020 6:22pm

GeneHunt wrote: »

Has anyone experience of this stuff?

I'm assuming it's like Tireject or Tire Slime in the US. However I wasn't aware these types of product could be used on road vehicles. I'm guessing you can't have this product with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System away!

Saved me( tyre weld) hit a puncture in Sligo on the way home to Derry in the 90s,used similar stuff and it got me the 80 plus miles home to the Creggan ( Kawasaki GPz 750)
I was goosed otherwise

Del2005 · 22-09-2020 10:39pm

redcup342 wrote: »

Have a new car now and it doesn't come with a Spare Wheel (obviously) and also doesn't have a repair kit.

Had bad experience with this emergency spray stuff, thinking about getting a plug kit + 12 V Compressor instead.

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/BENSON-Car-Tyre-Repair-Kit/dp/B01LNDLHRW/

Any recommendations on a 12V compressor ?

Is there a space for a spare wheel? I'd do my everything possible to get a spare wheel in the car because the can of foam/plug and compressor only work on a few types of puncture.

I've had a bad run of luck recently and did 3 tyres none of which could be fixed using foam/plug and a compressor. 1st one was a hire car and the foam/compressor was missing not that it would have worked as it was a Stanley blade through the tyre, luckily it was outside a friend's house so could get a replacement( the hire companies breakdown service let me down). The other 2 I clipped the sidewall of my car and luckily have a space saver so changed to that, tried the foam the 2nd time and it just poured out the hole.

zg3409 · 23-09-2020 8:56am

As others have said try get spare wheel, even if you leave it at home in the shed and stick it in the boot for long trips. If its in the shed for local trips at least someone can get it and bring it to you. Make sure you test fit the spare before needing it. There are many combination of stud patterns and some brakes hit off spare wheel meaning only certain wheels will work. Try a scrap yard, then test fit it. Some models of cars have room for a spare under car or under boot tray. You can sometimes get mounting kits for under car to fit yourself.

Often the gunge kit is an actual compressor, and you can use it without the gunge. Check if you already have this. Many cheap compressors with plastic cases are terrible quality. I had one melt after literally 5 minutes use. Many state a maximum run time in minutes as they overheat quickly.

The gunge you can get put in your tyre in advance seems to give a lot of issues. I had a car with it installed by a previous owner and it caused vibration on steering wheel when tyres were cold. It won't save you in a situation where gunge after the fact won't either. You can buy plug kits online and I have just thrown one in my boot just in case.

Runflats tend to be very uncomfortable ride quality as the wall of tyre is harder than normal and after driving it while flat typically whole tyre needs replacing even for minor puncture. Try not to drive on flat run flat.

Check if your car has any form of tyre pressure warning system. Most cars in past 10+ years have them, and its a legal requirement since November 2014 in EU. If your car is new check if you have free brake down recovery from manufacture or if its included on your car insurance. You can always ring the AA if you are not a member or a tyre place to come to you and just pay a once off fee. Lastly check your tyres are not worn and correct pressure. Many punctures are caused by very worn tyres or low pressure. Replacing worn tyres early reduces the chance of a puncture and it gives better grip in very wet conditions.

creedp · 23-09-2020 10:22am

Del2005 wrote: »

Is there a space for a spare wheel? I'd do my everything possible to get a spare wheel in the car because the can of foam/plug and compressor only work on a few types of puncture.

I've had a bad run of luck recently and did 3 tyres none of which could be fixed using foam/plug and a compressor. 1st one was a hire car and the foam/compressor was missing not that it would have worked as it was a Stanley blade through the tyre, luckily it was outside a friend's house so could get a replacement( the hire companies breakdown service let me down). The other 2 I clipped the sidewall of my car and luckily have a space saver so changed to that, tried the foam the 2nd time and it just poured out the hole.

I did the same with an s-max after having had 3 punctures / blow-outs in quick succession and being stranded on the road at night on a couple of those occasions. I bought a Mondeo space saver from a breaker and strapped it to the back of one of the rearmost seats which was always in the upright position anyway. OK it eats into the boot space but at least I know I wont get stuck on the road because of a puncture. I also carry a plug repair kit and if I see a nail sticking out of the punctured tyre I simply plug it and move on.

Esel · 23-09-2020 8:51pm

Good 12V compressor in Lidl from tomorrow. Metal construction, 3 year warranty. About €15 I think.

colm_mcm · 23-09-2020 9:06pm

Esel wrote: »

Good 12V compressor in Lidl from tomorrow. Metal construction, 3 year warranty. About €15 I think.

Is that the red Ultimate Speed one? I got one last year and the standout feature I’ve noticed is that it’s really quiet compared to the ones I’ve had over the years.
Normally they have a high pitched screech but this one is a dull muted sound.

zg3409 · 24-09-2020 11:46am

https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/winter-ready/mini-compressor/p50567

colm_mcm · 24-09-2020 6:34pm

Same one. They’re very good.
Paid €7 for mine in their mega sale thing

corks finest · 24-09-2020 8:39pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Same one. They’re very good.
Paid €7 for mine in their mega sale thing

Mine packed up after 5 uses ( rubbish)

colm_mcm · 24-09-2020 8:58pm

corks finest wrote: »

Mine packed up after 5 uses ( rubbish)

Eek. I’ve only used mine twice so hopefully they’re not all like yours.

galwaytt · 24-09-2020 10:11pm

corks finest wrote: »

Saved me( tyre weld) hit a puncture in Sligo on the way home to Derry in the 90s,used similar stuff and it got me the 80 plus miles home to the Creggan ( Kawasaki GPz 750)
I was goosed otherwise

Me, last Sunday... the can of LIDL finest goo got the bike from Oranmore to Knock....not bad..

One of the lads had a 12v compressor. V handy, must get one.

Lots of Porsches have a good 12v compressor - their spare wheels have collapsible tyres that fold flat......

newmember2 · 24-09-2020 11:20pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Eek. I’ve only used mine twice so hopefully they’re not all like yours.

I've had mine 2 or 3 years at this stage and used it multiple times on multiple vehicles and it's never let me down. Compared to the other one I had already, I like the on/off switch of the Lidl one and it seems fairly sturdy and well-made.

corks finest · 25-09-2020 6:37pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Eek. I’ve only used mine twice so hopefully they’re not all like yours.

Hope so maybe it’s me, ordered a cheapie from Amazon lasted 2 months, any recommendations? Plsssssss

colm_mcm · 25-09-2020 11:01pm

corks finest wrote: »

Hope so maybe it’s me, ordered a cheapie from Amazon lasted 2 months, any recommendations? Plsssssss

Nice one in Lidl!

intro · 26-09-2020 8:13pm

Hi

I got this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OP0WZGI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ring RAC 635

I got a Aldi or Lidl one for my wifes car but it struggles as it goes over 25-30 psi. It gets there but not as good as the Ring one.

I had a bmw 320d estate. Loved it but the lack of a spare wheel and no wheel well was a killer. I had a "get you home tyre"tied down in the boot which basically made a complete mess of the boot. I just changed after putting 184K miles on it over 11 years. I had several situations over they years where the tyre was unrepairable and only for the spare I would have been stranded. Also a flat on christmas day at 10pm. Compressor to inflate and a €10 euro repair rather than a new tyre after using the "gunk".The back wheels were 18inch 255 and they always had to be ordered so at least a day waiting.

Just changed the car and number one requirement was a spare wheel!

Esel · 26-09-2020 10:01pm

Normally, you don't need a new tyre after using a can of sealant/air. Just clean the rim and bead.

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