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Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
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Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
Has anyone successfully used or considered using a tyre repair kit from airman or BMW to effect a temporary repair in a run flat tyre whilst many miles from home towing a caravan as mine is a 7 seater so no room for a spare and hear that sometimes getting a replacement tyre occasionally takes a while especially if you end up needing to replace 2 of even all 4 tyres whilst towing a long way from home. So far it’s not been an issue but just trying to plan ahead as got a few long tows and trips away this summer, apart from this slight concern the x5 is the best tow car I have had to date.
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Re: Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
I have a "Stop'n'Go" tyre plugger kit, which was recommended here, for my summer tyres. In the winter tyres, I have put "PunctureSafe".
I haven't had to use the plugger yet. The only thing I would say about PunctureSafe is that it does pool in the bottom of the tyres after quite a short time, so if you're straight up to cruising speed after being parked, you will notice an imbalance which takes a while to dissipate.
Neither set of tyres (currently) are runflat.
I haven't had to use the plugger yet. The only thing I would say about PunctureSafe is that it does pool in the bottom of the tyres after quite a short time, so if you're straight up to cruising speed after being parked, you will notice an imbalance which takes a while to dissipate.
Neither set of tyres (currently) are runflat.
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Re: Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
I carry a can of tyreweld and also a tyre plugger kit, but never used them. I carry both of these as I hopefully would be able to do some sort of repair if I got a puncture when towing.
Agree that F15/F16 are superb tow cars
Agree that F15/F16 are superb tow cars

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Re: Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
I had tyre weld in my tyres, tyre went soft, pulled the nail out and used the plugger kit, never lost any air after that. Lost faith in the tyre weld.
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Re: Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
Thanks for all the info, would appreciate a recommendation for a tyre plugger kit, as there appears to be a lot of rubbish being sold on the likes of Amazon etc
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Re: Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
You could also consider having PunctureSafe put in your tyres. It isn’t cheap but will self-seal holes up to 0.25” with no issues. It’s simply a case of deflating each tyre, injecting the compound (a water based rubber solution) into the tyre, rein flats and go for a drive to spread it around the inside of the tyre. It doesn’t dry out and just oozes through any hole before sealing it tight.
I had 5 punctures in a rear motorcycle tyre and all self sealed. I didn’t even know about them until I changed the tyre and could see the ‘holes’. Caravaneers and the emergency services use it.
I had 5 punctures in a rear motorcycle tyre and all self sealed. I didn’t even know about them until I changed the tyre and could see the ‘holes’. Caravaneers and the emergency services use it.

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Re: Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
X5Sport wrote: Sun May 16, 2021 10:01 amYou could also consider having PunctureSafe put in your tyres. .............
I've no wish to put anyone off using PunctureSafe, but (currently) living in close proximity to roads with 50+mph speed limits in most directions I would think twice about using it again. However, if I had a few miles to travel at <40mph before increasing speed it wouldn't be as much of an issue.StuBeeDoo wrote: Fri May 14, 2021 12:50 pmThe only thing I would say about PunctureSafe is that it does pool in the bottom of the tyres after quite a short time, so if you're straight up to cruising speed after being parked, you will notice an imbalance which takes a while to dissipate.
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Re: Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
Thanks everyone for the info, looking at the airman kits and a decent high quality plugger kit, to use in the event we experience a puncture whilst towing a caravan a long way from home. Any recommendations for decent quality tyre plugger kits and or the airman system. Thanks
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Re: Tyres run flat puncture repair kits?
Going to order a Stop'n'Go" tyre plugger kit as suggested, already have a small electric compressor, hopefully will never need it, but just in case as a get me home measure