Car Mechanics of Lemmy - Do you have a puncture repair kit that you would recommend? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by 13esq@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Hi,

I already have a good tool kit, drill, needle files etc, so I'm mainly looking for a kit that doesn't needlessly double up on tools that I already have but I'm here for your advice so I'll look at anything you recommend.

Ideally the kit would have enough bits and pieces that I could store it and keep it for future punctures also, but I could just order a multiple of single use kits if that is what you'd recommend.

Please let me know! Thanks.

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[-] marmotworks@lemmynsfw.com 15 points 11 months ago

The kits that use a reamer, rubber cement, and lil gloopy rubber cords are far preferable to a "fix a flat" canned solution, both in effectiveness and in ease of replacement. A pair of pliers and a good utility knife would go along with this stuff well.

I keep a set of box wrenches (suitable for your car, metric or sae), screw drivers, channel locks, a high-vis vest, tire repair kit, tow strap, air compressor, and a pruning saw in the boot spare around the spare tire.

Hope this helps

[-] assplode@kbin.social 5 points 11 months ago

The kits that use a reamer, rubber cement, and lil gloopy rubber cords are far preferable to a “fix a flat” canned solution, both in effectiveness and in ease of replacement. A pair of pliers and a good utility knife would go along with this stuff well.

Another mechanic here, 100% agree. These things work really well.

[-] 13esq@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Thank you

[-] howler@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Check out "project farm" on YouTube. He has an excellent channel and had vids for puncture repair kits, portable compressors and jump packs. He is great.

[-] 13esq@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Oh yh, I totally forgot about project farm, I love that channel!

Here is the link for anyone interested

https://youtu.be/HcyscXvmXeY?si=aftZT0_gZireH3pA

[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Rope plugs to get you to a shop.

Unless you have the stuff to pull a tire off the wheel and apply a proper patch-plug, every other option isn't worth it.

Slime, fix-a-flat, or similar can destroy tire pressor sensors so you should only use them for a tiny hole and you have ABS pressor sensors.

The rubber plug style ones without a patch don't hold up as well compared to rope plugs. I have had those fail but rope plugs kept sealed well enough to wear out the tire.

I keep a set of rope plugs and a tire inflator in the trunk, if a spare or those doesn't sort out the problem then I'm getting a tow.

[-] marmotworks@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 11 months ago

Just want to emphasize how awesome those gloopy rubber rope plugs are, you can often run through the rest of the tire life on one.

[-] 13esq@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

So there's no particular brand you go for, any type of rope plug is good?

[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

They are all pretty equal because there is like one factory in China that makes them all.

[-] 13esq@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Ok that's interesting haha

[-] brygphilomena@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I've got a decent kit from rhino USA. But I don't think the brand makes a big difference.

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