Slow Puncture - Any harm in trying tyreweld?

robertgilbert86

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Hey everyone, I've got a slow puncture on a tyre and have a couple of cans of Holts Tyreweld in the boot. I was wondering if there's any harm or damage to be done in trying to fix it with tyreweld even though it recommends it as a temporary/100 mile solution only.
 
I think it's a temporary solution as I think it degrades the rubber eventually, personally I would reseat\replace the tyre asap as I can't imagine having a blow out on the motorway is much fun
 
Afaik its only really designed to get you to the nearest garage/home, not a long term repair.

Not sure if it's just a sales tactic or true, but I've heard you can't repair a tyre once tyre weld has been used.

You're probably better off inflating the tyre and driving to the nearest tyre place.
 
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You can easily repair a tyre that’s had tyre weld in it (I’ve done it plenty of times), however it is as messy AF, so a lot of places won’t want to do it as it goes everywhere (the fitter, tyre machine and floor) and is a pain to clean up.
 
Unless you have a obvious puncture like a nail or screw sticking out of the tyre it could also be the tyre valve which is easily diagnosed. Rotate the wheel so that the valve is on the bottom and remove the dust cap. Get some soapy water and drip it over the valve and valve seat where it fits into the wheel. If either has bubbles there is your leak. If it's the valve itself you can try pinching it up if you have a Schraeder valve tool but don't over tighten it.
 
tbh only used tyre weld on older cars when they have been leaking around the alloy rim, usually after a couple of visits to the tyre machine:) never had too much problem with the actual welding compound maybe im just used to my hands getting sticky....:)
 
Most friends and family's experience with that stuff is that it never works.

I keep tyre repair string kits in my vehicles though a bit of effort but a longer lasting repair - personally would only use temporarily as while considered a permanent fix they are usually rated for approx 600 miles at 40 MPH by the manufacturer - but people have had them last 1000s of miles or basically the life of the tyre.
 
If it's a very slow puncture can you live with it until the tyre wears out?

The GFs car has a slow puncture which was there from pretty much when I had both front tyres changed.

It takes a week to get from 32psi to 25psi. I'm just topping it up weekly until it hits the wear indicator and will then see about some sort of rim sealant when getting it changed.
 
Think you went with the right choice, afaik if you use Tyreweld a lot of places wont repair it??

But as your replacing shortly that wouldn't have really been an issue in this case, just something to keep in mind for the future.

Just checked the Tyreweld info above, if genuine Tyreweld its can be cleaned up easily enough and a permanent repair carried out.
 
pigeonguyuk said:
£30 for a puncture repair they rinsed you. Don't think I've ever paid more than £15 and had one done as cheap as £6
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Standard price these days for the likes of Kwikfit. To be fair other than really dodgy backstreet stuff won't get much cheaper than that around where I live, unless friendly with a good mechanic. Couple of places my family use will do it around £15 if you are a regular customer but £20-30 otherwise.
 
£25 here for the last one I had done earlier this year.
At the end of the day they've got to jack the car, take the wheel off, take the tyre off, plug it, put the tyre back on, put the wheel back on, torque it up, and drop the car again. I think £25 is pretty reasonable for that.
 
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