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I have just changed from run flats to normal tyres for lots of good reasons.

however as the car doesnrt come with a spare or much room to put one.. am thinkign of the can fix approach? either that or buy a space saver tyre and try to fit it in somewhere :)

anyone use the cans?
 
KIPAX said:
I have just changed from run flats to normal tyres for lots of good reasons.

however as the car doesnrt come with a spare or much room to put one.. am thinkign of the can fix approach? either that or buy a space saver tyre and try to fit it in somewhere :)

anyone use the cans?
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If you do go down the can route, don't forget you will also need a 12V tyre inflator as well.
 
KIPAX said:
I have just changed from run flats to normal tyres for lots of good reasons.

however as the car doesnrt come with a spare or much room to put one.. am thinkign of the can fix approach? either that or buy a space saver tyre and try to fit it in somewhere :)

anyone use the cans?
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I've a can of this which I am going to sell this weekend if it's any use ? ...https://www.gardx.co.uk/index.php?page=other&parent=1&pid=62

Says inflates tyre and can be washed away for repairing...

I know on my BMW previously, there was no room for a space saver or jack etc in the boot as the battery and other gibbons where in the wheel well...
 
andyred said:
I've a can of this which I am going to sell this weekend if it's any use ? ...https://www.gardx.co.uk/index.php?page=other&parent=1&pid=62

Says inflates tyre and can be washed away for repairing...

I know on my BMW previously, there was no room for a space saver or jack etc in the boot as the battery and other gibbons where in the wheel well...
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The link just seems to produce the home page? I have summat to blwo the tyre up.. just need summat to fix puncture or hold.. if yours does that then yeagh interested..

nilagin said:
If you do go down the can route, don't forget you will also need a 12V tyre inflator as well.
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Yes cheers I have one of those anyway :)


PS the drive is a lot more quiet on ordinary tyres :)
 
You will always fit a spare around the back seats. Bin bags will keep the seats nice and clean. Tough luck if you actually carry passengers over there.
 
My car has the can and inflator.

On the few occasions I have had a puncture I have managed to get the car to a tyre centre and they ask if I have used can. If I had they told me even if the puncture was one that could repaired they would not do so if the innards were smothered in the gunk.

FWIW the worst puncture I had was on the edge of the tread/shoulder area, got the AA out and he told the can would not have fixed that and used his temporary plugging tool.
 
KIPAX said:
The link just seems to produce the home page? I have summat to blwo the tyre up.. just need summat to fix puncture or hold.. if yours does that then yeagh


PS the drive is a lot more quiet on ordinary tyres :)
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Try this link [emoji3]

https://www.gardx.co.uk/?page=shop&cid=91&pid=1905

Works for me - if not, click on tyre guard to left option boxes...

I noticed a huge improvement in ride when I swapped to Michelin tyres (still run flats) over the Bridgestones ones that were on the car
 
I don't want to reopen the other thread, but a spare wheel/jack and roadside assist are my preferred options.

We always carried cans in SA too, because getting stuck at the side of the road was a potentially dangerous situation, and distances could mean a long wait for help. These probably aren't so much of a consideration in the UK, but I suppose there are times when you don't want to change the wheel yourself or wait for the AA. Get the can, but be aware that there are some punctures they can't fix and have a backup plan.
 
I've not had a spare in the TVR ever and relied on carrying a couple of tins of the inflator foam and and 12v pump. However you can minimise the risk by tyre choice and by keeping a good amount of tread on the tyre, so changing them early. The Mazda 6 now has low profile tyres with no spare.
 
That's the problem if you don't like run flats. I've never been a fan of cans and compressors and have failed to fix a puncture with one. With the constant drive for more space in cars dropping the spare was an easy way to give an extra bit of luggage space. I think I would double my options. Get a can and inflator and a space saver and carry both when I could especially on long journeys.

Early run flats ride was pretty poor but they've improved dramatically now. I'm the opposite, I would fit run flats to all my cars if I could.
 
Gaz J said:
Get a can and inflator and a space saver and carry both when I could especially on long journeys.
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Not enough room for a spare.even a space saver AND my large peli case :(
 
Gaz J said:
Yeah I was thinking about your kit. Not the biggest boot in those 3 series.
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Probably the only downside.. you cant even open the peli case and sort your stuff out while its in the boot.... I really do love my car :) suppose there had to be one bad thing ...
 
I have also got a plug kit for doing motorbike tyres i suspect they would work well on a car tyre if the puncture was on the flat meaty bit as the pressure in bike tyres is higher than car ones.
I guess if it was say a nail anf you could locate and remove the nail it might be do-able at the roadside.
 
nilagin said:
If you do go down the can route, don't forget you will also need a 12V tyre inflator as well.
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And in case that doesnt work its worth carrying a spare wheel with tyre already fitted and pumped up around with you as well as a backup.

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KIPAX said:
I have just changed from run flats to normal tyres for lots of good reasons.

however as the car doesnrt come with a spare or much room to put one.. am thinkign of the can fix approach? either that or buy a space saver tyre and try to fit it in somewhere :)

anyone use the cans?
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Have you still got the E46?
I know my old E46 had room for a space saver in the boot under the carpet as that is what I had.
 
There's no need to over think this. If you can't, or don't want to, carry a spare just make sure you have roadside assistance. Cost is reasonable, and they should reach you reasonably quickly unless you're in a remote area. Put a 'puncture repair can' and an inflater in the boot too. They don't always work, but well worth trying if you're in a hurry. I strongly advise keeping a head lamp in the car too. Very useful, and it's a lot easier to change a wheel or use a can in the dark if you have both hands free. I learned this the hard way in SA when I had to do it during a power cut in Joburg, holding a Surefire in my mouth to see what I was doing!
 
MartynK said:
There's no need to over think this. If you can't, or don't want to, carry a spare
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always have AA cover and now have the cans to blow up the wheel.. not over thinking at all.. just finding out the best solution :)
 
Can i just say... it's a bit insulting for people to not believe I haven't got room for a spare.. its a car.. there are no hidden spaces I cant find that would fit a spare wheel.. to seriosuly suggest i go into the boot and lift the carpet and go WOW.. didnt know all that space was there :(

please guys.. theers no room for a spare wheel in the boot and fit my peli case as i already said at the start of the thread.. thanks :)
 
KIPAX said:
Can i just say... it's a bit insulting for people to not believe I haven't got room for a spare.. its a car.. there are no hidden spaces I cant find that would fit a spare wheel.. to seriosuly suggest i go into the boot and lift the carpet and go WOW.. didnt know all that space was there :(

please guys.. theers no room for a spare wheel in the boot and fit my peli case as i already said at the start of the thread.. thanks :)
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I'm not trying to be insulting. I'm trying to help. Hence trying to confirm if it is still an E46 you have.

If the car is an E46 saloon then unless it is an M3 there there is a place a spare can go. The place may not be empty, it may be covered with something else, but it is present. It was an option on all the cars because there is room.
 
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