Hi,
I already have a good tool kit, drill, needle files etc, so I'm mainly looking for a kit that doesn't needlessly double up on tools that I already have but I'm here for your advice so I'll look at anything you recommend.
Ideally the kit would have enough bits and pieces that I could store it and keep it for future punctures also, but I could just order a multiple of single use kits if that is what you'd recommend.
Please let me know! Thanks.
11 Comments
marmotworks@lemmynsfw.com · 15 pts · 2y
The kits that use a reamer, rubber cement, and lil gloopy rubber cords are far preferable to a "fix a flat" canned solution, both in effectiveness and in ease of replacement. A pair of pliers and a good utility knife would go along with this stuff well.
I keep a set of box wrenches (suitable for your car, metric or sae), screw drivers, channel locks, a high-vis vest, tire repair kit, tow strap, air compressor, and a pruning saw in the boot spare around the spare tire.
Hope this helps
assplode@kbin.social · 5 pts · 2y
Another mechanic here, 100% agree. These things work really well.
13esq@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Thank you
howler@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Check out "project farm" on YouTube. He has an excellent channel and had vids for puncture repair kits, portable compressors and jump packs. He is great.
13esq@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
Oh yh, I totally forgot about project farm, I love that channel!
Here is the link for anyone interested
https://youtu.be/HcyscXvmXeY?si=aftZT0_gZireH3pA
Death_Equity@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Rope plugs to get you to a shop.
Unless you have the stuff to pull a tire off the wheel and apply a proper patch-plug, every other option isn't worth it.
Slime, fix-a-flat, or similar can destroy tire pressor sensors so you should only use them for a tiny hole and you have ABS pressor sensors.
The rubber plug style ones without a patch don't hold up as well compared to rope plugs. I have had those fail but rope plugs kept sealed well enough to wear out the tire.
I keep a set of rope plugs and a tire inflator in the trunk, if a spare or those doesn't sort out the problem then I'm getting a tow.
marmotworks@lemmynsfw.com · 6 pts · 2y
Just want to emphasize how awesome those gloopy rubber rope plugs are, you can often run through the rest of the tire life on one.
13esq@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
So there's no particular brand you go for, any type of rope plug is good?
Death_Equity@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
They are all pretty equal because there is like one factory in China that makes them all.
13esq@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Ok that's interesting haha
brygphilomena@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I've got a decent kit from rhino USA. But I don't think the brand makes a big difference.