07-29-2014, 12:03 AM | #1 |
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Guys I am curious how well the goo works to fill in a puncture? Also wondering if it doesn't work what then. I know there's a 3 year on road assistance by bmw. I noticed there is no jack or any tools to get the tyre off. As the little m-lite is my wifes and she drives it most of the time I would hate to experience a non repairable puncture on a fwy or in bad weather. Do people just have a spare they keep at home? New to not having a spare tyre with cars I drive and sort of cant work out the logic! except for saving costs
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07-30-2014, 01:55 AM | #3 |
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Goo and other brands of sealants are a short term fix. It is designed to be pumped into the tyre and as the air leaks out of the hole it clogs up the hole (no good for a torn sidewall) which then allows you to inflate the tyre and drive at a moderate speed to a tyre repair centre. The problem with Goo is that in most cases you may have to get a new tyre as most repair centres will not take responsibility for the removal of the Goo.
Then there are puncture plug kits that can be a better (permanent) solution if it is safe to work on the tyre on the roadside. As it is your wife, I would suggest that she joins a motoring club which offers roadside assistance with free towing to members. Some BMW dealers also offer this service (subscription cost of course) to owners of non warrantee cars. |
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07-30-2014, 04:13 AM | #4 |
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There is also a rather limited range of tyre failures you are actually allowed to fix, particularly on runflat tyres. It is always nice to have a backup plan regarding sourcing of replacement tyres. I like Michelin Pilot Supersport, but I run Pilot Sport 3 because they are a lot easier to source quickly. As a temporary solution, I can use my winter tyres.
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