Puncture repair kits

[Norfolkporsche]

Since being stranded in Dijon for 3 days last year (following a puncture), does anyone carry/use a pucture repair kit/gun for temporary tyre repairs?

When I had my puncture last year, the gloop Porsche provide to squirt into the tyre wasn't ideal. I was very lucky to have had the problem 20-30km South of Dijon (where there is a Porsche Centre), and the gloop was enough to get me to the Porsche centre (with numerous re-inflation stops). I am conscious that had the puncture occured much further away, I would have needed a flat bed truck.

Ideally, I would like something that would give me a 50-100km range.

Does anybody have any experience of these puncture repair kit/guns I see avdertised on Amazon or is it a case of suck it up and rely on Porsche recovery?

Sponsored

 

[Bennachie]

Plug kits do work.

 

[Vercingetorix]

https://safetyseal.com/

 

[Gino]

Since being stranded in Dijon for 3 days last year (following a puncture), does anyone carry/use a pucture repair kit/gun for temporary tyre repairs?

When I had my puncture last year, the gloop Porsche provide to squirt into the tyre wasn't ideal. I was very lucky to have had the problem 20-30km South of Dijon (where there is a Porsche Centre), and the gloop was enough to get me to the Porsche centre (with numerous re-inflation stops). I am conscious that had the puncture occured much further away, I would have needed a flat bed truck.

Ideally, I would like something that would give me a 50-100km range.

Does anybody have any experience of these puncture repair kit/guns I see avdertised on Amazon or is it a case of suck it up and rely on Porsche recovery?

I’ve never had any problem using a plug kit in the main tread as long as it wasn’t too close to the sidewall. I have a patch kit in my trunk but if my wife gets a flat while driving she is going to call me or AAA in Southern California or Nevada where she would likely be stranded and need to get the vehicle to the closest dealer. If it’s not during dealer hours then I’m not sure if she could get the AAA tow truck driver to install the plug and fill the tire back up for her. I haven’t checked but I’m told Porsche includes an inflator in the frunk to use with their tire sealant.
I’d be pretty certain if there were any leak caused by a screw or nail in the tread that a plug without using the tire sealant would do the job until the tire needs to be replaced due to wear.

 

[RBGtaycan]

I’ve never had any problem using a plug kit in the main tread as long as it wasn’t too close to the sidewall. I have a patch kit in my trunk but if my wife gets a flat while driving she is going to call me or AAA in Southern California or Nevada where she would likely be stranded and need to get the vehicle to the closest dealer. If it’s not during dealer hours then I’m not sure if she could get the AAA tow truck driver to install the plug and fill the tire back up for her. I haven’t checked but I’m told Porsche includes an inflator in the frunk to use with their tire sealant.
I’d be pretty certain if there were any leak caused by a screw or nail in the tread that a plug without using the tire sealant would do the job until the tire needs to be replaced due to wear.

I consider plugs as temporary fixes (ideal is dismount tire; patch from inside; rebalance). I've had a plug come out at speed, so I am wary.

I am sure that 99% of the time that is not an issue..hate to be doing 90 mph , tho, when the 1% strikes!

PS _ I DO have a plug kit in my car but , as noted above, .............

 

[Gino]

I consider plugs as temporary fixes (ideal is dismount tire; patch from inside; rebalance). I've had a plug come out at speed, so I am wary.

I am sure that 99% of the time that is not an issue..hate to be doing 90 mph , tho, when the 1% strikes!

PS _ I DO have a plug kit in my car but , as noted above, .............

Good point. Better safe than sorry…

 

[Speuk]

Since being stranded in Dijon for 3 days last year (following a puncture), does anyone carry/use a pucture repair kit/gun for temporary tyre repairs?

When I had my puncture last year, the gloop Porsche provide to squirt into the tyre wasn't ideal. I was very lucky to have had the problem 20-30km South of Dijon (where there is a Porsche Centre), and the gloop was enough to get me to the Porsche centre (with numerous re-inflation stops). I am conscious that had the puncture occured much further away, I would have needed a flat bed truck.

Ideally, I would like something that would give me a 50-100km range.

Does anybody have any experience of these puncture repair kit/guns I see advertised on Amazon or is it a case of suck it up and rely on Porsche recovery?

Yes, I carry them in all our cars. Not had to use it on the Taycan, but I recently used it on a BMW which got a bolt through a run flat quite near the edge. I replaced the tyre but the kit allowed me to inflate the tyre and drive home rather than drive it flat. We were then off on holiday for a couple of weeks and the car sat in our garage and didn't loose any pressure. I had the tyre replaced after we were back. I have had tyres professional repaired on my BMWs in the past and driving then until worn out.

 

[Norfolkporsche]

Thanks very much for the replies.

 

[Norfolkporsche]

Yes, I carry them in all our cars. Not had to use it on the Taycan, but I recently used it on a BMW which got a bolt through a run flat quite near the edge. I replaced the tyre but the kit allowed me to inflate the tyre and drive home rather than drive it flat. We were then off on holiday for a couple of weeks and the car sat in our garage and didn't loose any pressure. I had the tyre replaced after we were back. I have had tyres professional repaired on my BMWs in the past and driving then until worn out.

Simon - being in the UK, can I ask which one you use please?

 

[Speuk]

Simon - being in the UK, can I ask which one you use please?

One like this from eBay. Similar available on Amazon.

Tips for use...
Leave the nail/screw in the tyre until the last minute.
Thread the sticky rubber stick into eyelet and apply some rubber solution to the stick.
Have a pair of pliers handy or buy a kit that includes to pull the nail etc out.
When ready, pull out the nail, quickly rasp the hole with the supplied rasp and then force the plug in leaving about 20 to 30mm protruding and the sharply pull the tool out and cut off excess flush with the tread.

 

[Norfolkporsche]

One like this from eBay. Similar available on Amazon.

Tips for use...
Leave the nail/screw in the tyre until the last minute.
Thread the sticky rubber stick into eyelet and apply some rubber solution to the stick.
Have a pair of pliers handy or buy a kit that includes to pull the nail etc out.
When ready, pull out the nail, quickly rasp the hole with the supplied rasp and then force the plug in leaving about 20 to 30mm protruding and the sharply pull the tool out and cut off excess flush with the tread.

That’s very helpful - thank you.

 

[MaxPlastix]

Those rubber-rope and glue kits have been fixing tire punctures for decades, and work reliably. If you have a standard puncture (nail) through the tread, I've found these to be 100% reliable and last the remaining life of the tire.

Remove the injury, ream out the hole to make it rough and the right size, then wet liberally with glue, shove the rubber rope in (folded over) and trim flush. Let it sit a bit before driving to allow the glue to tack up; doesn't take long. With a good tight fit and plenty of glue, I would not hesitate to use the remaining tire life street driving. (If you regularly pull 1G lateral or track/race the car, get it replaced or at least patched from inside the tire.)

Sponsored