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No Spare Wheel
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Jason71
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I have a plug kit. Good reviews but never actually used it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003VE0ZL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_AorCFbPDT0DZK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003VE0ZL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_AorCFbPDT0DZK
Ten days ago I ran over a stone or something in the road in the middle of nowhere in the Lake District. It tore a hole about 1cm across in my near side front tyre, which of course deflated instantly. No spare wheel, no repair kit (the hole was probably too big for that anyway) and no phone signal. So I took a chance and drove the 15 miles back to our hotel in Braithwaite, sometimes at 40mph. The next day I drove a couple of miles into Keswick. The deflated tyre coped remarkably well. Apart from the slightly heavy steering I wouldn’t have known I had a flat.
I have an M3P with the 235/35 Michelin Pilot Sport 4s.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-2046...it&qid=1601249036&sprefix=tyre+repair&sr=8-11
I used this to fix a nail hole in my tyre and it held up well until I got a proper patch in a few days later. Would definitely recommend as it didn't loose any air after I fixed it.
I used this to fix a nail hole in my tyre and it held up well until I got a proper patch in a few days later. Would definitely recommend as it didn't loose any air after I fixed it.
If you don't want/can't plug the problem then wouldn't something like this be much cheaper than that one from Tesla?
Holts 400ml Tyreweld Puncture Repair | Wilko
That is a truly remarkable story! The last time I tried driving on a fully deflated tyre it lasted about a quarter of a mile driving at little more than walking pace. Normally the friction caused by the compressed sidewall causes the tyre to smoke and eventually split apart. Of course the downside of driving more than a few feet usually means that there’s no hope of a repair. Run flat tyres have some lubricant in there.
Watts_Up
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It was more a case of necessity! The wheel hit the stone with an almighty thump, and given the reports on this forum in the past that the 20” alloys are quite fragile I’m surprised it survived. The tyre company inspected it thoroughly though and I’ve had no problems since.
MrBadger
Badger out
A multi power source Dewalt DCC018N compressor (already had the batteries but its gone up considerably since I purchased) thats been regularly used, a set of off season wheels in the garage that can double as an emergency spare and AA membership.
I keep meaning to get a plug kit though. Might use my $50 TeslaFi amazon.com voucher for that.
I keep meaning to get a plug kit though. Might use my $50 TeslaFi amazon.com voucher for that.
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Jason71
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Tends to be potholes that wreck them since the impact is transmitted through to the rim. If the stone hit the middle away from the rim it would be ok
Wol747
Active Member
FWIW I got a spare from Modern Tire in the US for my Model S - in Australia we are often a long way from anywhere with no phone signal and despite the cost it's worth it. I keep it behind the passenger seat, strapped in. It doesn't nag.......
Jason71
Well-Known Member
The tyres have a foam lining I believe that interferes with that stuff. Not sure how the Tesla stuff differs but apparently it does. I assume though that the tyre would be a write off if you used any sealant since you would never be able to clean it out due to the foam
Jason71
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Have used the bicycle equivelent and it was very good. That is why I got it. Obviously you have to be able to find the source of the puncture
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