Tyre repair kit?

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apsilon

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Anyone have one of those tyre repair kits that allow you to put a pulg in etc?

ARB Wentworthville have an open day on this Sat and I'm thinking of dropping by and seeing if anything is on sale and perhaps picking up a few of the smaller bits and pieces that I've had on my list for a while. One of those is an ARB Speedy Seal Puncture Repair Kit but not sure if they're any good.

Anyone have one or used one?
 
Just make sure it has metal handles not plastic or wood. Plastic or wood can splinter and drive the shafts straight through your hand OUCH!
 
Yes, I can see how impaling your hand would ruin your day LOL. Appears from the pic that the ARB one is metal but I'll check that first hand. Tyre Pliers kit appears to be plastic.
 
Kevin said:
Just make sure it has metal handles not plastic or wood. Plastic or wood can splinter and drive the shafts straight through your hand OUCH!
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I'll most certainly 2nd that.
And thats speaking from experience. :surprised: :redface:
I had a plastic one break on me, resulting in a long deep scratch that went from my wrist to half way up my forearm :eek:
Yes it did draw blood :cry: but luckily not deep enough to do any major damage.

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
I've got the ARB one with the solid aluminum handles. It's had a couple of uses (nail or screw size holes) and the repair has lasted the life of the tyre with no leaks. Both installed while the tyre was on the car but you do need an air supply to pump them up afterwards. It's surprising how much force you have to use to get them in. My son gave the kit to me for Christmas so don't know the price but I reckon that it's already paid for itself. If the're a good price grab one and put it under the seat.
 
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Well I bought the ARB one. $9 off and a free bbq snag at the open day. Hopefully I'll never need it.
 
Tire Plus Are Great But

Tire plugs are great but. The tire dealers here in the states say a plug repairs void the tire warranty. I still use plugs but it is something to think about.



Nate
 
I've used mine 3-4 times. The repairs last the life of the tyre, no leaks. My kit was about $105 from ARB a few years ago. It has a red plastic box that looks dirty even brand new. It lives in the back of the OB. The plug inserter has a metal handle.
 
I guess there are repair kits and repair kits...

I am looking into this because I am planning a remote trip next year, and I am interested in what other people on theis forum have used.

I saw this at Opposite Lock:

https://www.oppositelock.com.au/index.php?next_page=product/product_detail.php&product_id=6788

It looks a bit over the top in some ways, for example I have heard that some people have broken the bead by driving over a deflated tyre. I can see the benefit of levers though.

the other option seems to be the type of kits where you can repair the tyre while it is on the car, e.g. the "speedy seal" kit on the arb website:

https://www.arb.com.au/products/general-accessories/tyre-accessories/

there are also cheaper versions of that on ebay, but I'm not sure I want to risk that in terms of quality, e.g.

https://cgi.ebay.com.au/TERRAIN-TAM...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f569367e

(which might have plastic handles by the looks)

or this:

https://cgi.ebay.com.au/TYRE-REPAIR...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a38ff690

has anyone actually used any of these products or got any suggestions?

Thanks
 
Djulpan,

Haven't used mine, but got one at Anaconda before my trip.

Probably better to get one with steel handles. (I have riggers gloves as protection from broken plastic.)

Had a couple of punctures professionally repaired. Both involve a form of 'rubber band', the key difference is whether installed from inside or outside. The advantage of the inside repair is that it also has a patch on the bottom.
 
Djulpan said:
https://www.arb.com.au/products/general-accessories/tyre-accessories/


https://cgi.ebay.com.au/TYRE-REPAIR...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a38ff690

has anyone actually used any of these products or got any suggestions?
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I have used both of these & can recommend both of them.

I actually have the 2nd one myself.

Try to avoid using the plastic handle ones. They can snap & break & cause serious injury. Trust me, I snapped a plastic handle one once & ended up with a huge deep scratch along my arm.

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
Thanks for the feedback folks. On the basis of that, I think I'll call in a favour from a mate who works at an ARB outlet, and see what I can get their kit for. Failing that I'll go for the ironman.

I'll have a read of that link about bead breaking as well. I think I'll stop short of levers and such.
 
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