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  • Happy Friday.... Or not.

    Just got home from work, go to reverse into parking spot... and crunch...
    What the fluff was that??
    Get out of car to check and hear a hissing noise... I've only gone over a glass candle holder!!
    Tyre is completely flat.

    Question I ask you guys is, should I waste using the compressor and sealant to get me to 'anywhere that isn't kwik fit' even tho glass is well and turkey embedded in tyre.

    And on another note, should I demand the reckless neighbour foot the bill for new tyre?

    Have a great weekend guys and girls.

  • #2
    Well you tyre looks pretty low anyway?

    I'd just get it changed.

    EDIT: Looks under limit to me.

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    • #3
      Both fronts are being replaced just deciding if to go with mid range:

      Ecsta Le Sport KU39
      205/45R17 KUMHO KU39 XL 88Y

      Or premium (if the neighbour pays ha ha!)

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      • #4
        If it won't stay pumped it, give the glue a go but if the glass comes out I'd just drive on the flat tyre
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        • #5
          Personally I'd get a mobile tyre place to come and change them and not risk either the glue or driving on the flat and damaging the wheel
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          • #6
            I used Kwik-Fit to change my fronts, booked online getting a really good price and the service was exceptional.

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            • #7
              Well.... That was a complete and utter waste of fluffing time. Not just the one piece of glass but 3. Off to see if local tyre place has what I need in stock.

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              • #8
                I used Kwik fit for my latest tyres. £4 more than blackcircles, and they do free mobile fitting if you buy two or more. They had the tyres I wanted and could do it in a couple of days.

                Its probably not worth trying to get your neighbour to pay, too much agro for some tyres you were already going to replace soon.

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                • #9
                  That's not a good start to a Friday morning if I may state the obvious

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                  • #10
                    Is that the tyre goo in the pic above ?? :confused:
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                    • #11
                      Bathwick tyres were pretty cheap when I did a call around the other day

                      edit: think they are just in the sw actually.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by SpottyDog View Post
                        Well.... That was a complete and utter waste of fluffing time. Not just the one piece of glass but 3. Off to see if local tyre place has what I need in stock.
                        If that's the tyre goo in the photo, it amply illustrates why (IMHO) the goo system is not fit for purpose - which is why I opted for a spare wheel instead.

                        OK, it may be a space saver and limited to 50mph, but most of my driving is in 30mph or 40mph limits anyway.
                        Shark grey / white Vti 120 DStyle ordered 2 March 2013, built 23 March 2013, collected 20 April 2013

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by lfcrule1972 View Post
                          Is that the tyre goo in the pic above ?? :confused:
                          Thats the latex stuff from the tyre inflate pack.

                          Thankfully p&b tyres Oswestry, are in process of removing both front wheels to take away and fit 2 new ones.

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