13-10-15, 03:59 PM | #21 |
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I've used the sticky strips for a few years now on car tyres.
You basically use a tool a bit like the eye of a needle and push the strip into the hole, but leaving the ends hanging out side, so pressure makes the strip mushroom inside. Then cut off the excess on the outside. Repaired about 15 punctures with these and they survived doing 140mph+ in Germany. |
21-10-15, 09:02 AM | #22 |
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From all the comments I've found, most folk reckon the wiggly worm/gorilla snot strips are the easiest most reliable type for use at the side of the road, usually when it's dark and raining.
One tip which is often missed on youtube "how to" vids is to fit the wiggly worm into the threading needle, so it's ready to use, before you start reaming the hole and applying glue etc, otherwise you just lose all the air that might still be in the tyre. It's easiest to ream the hole and push the plug in while there is still some air pressure in it, if at all possible. Often as not you've spotted the screw/nail before the tyre is completely flat. If the pressure is still OK I'd always leave it alone until you've got somewhere in civilisation, so if the fix does go pear shaped you are still OK. Also opinions seem to vary a bit on how much to twist it when in, before pulling out again (matron). I think one full turn is about right. Done properly they are fine, not a permanent fix but safe enough.
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Two cents worth, I used a BMW donut, on a near new tyre. It lasted at least 4000 miles. Can't remember exactly. And I didn't stick to the 40 mile per hour limit.
Just remember to get the hole well lubed or it's a real PITA to ram in.
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