MTH Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 My girlfriend has just bough a Smart Car which doesn't have a spare wheel. If she gets a puncture I'd like her to have something in the car to at least get her home. It' not likely to be more than 10 miles as the car is unlikely to be used for anything other than going to work. I'ev searched the archives and Tyreweld seems to be recommended (a puncture repair kit wouldn't be used). Is this still the 'best' thing to use? Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted November 9, 2006 Support Team Share Posted November 9, 2006 It's what I carry in the Caterham. I doubt you'll be very popular with the tyre fitter when you come to replace the punctured tyre but who cares if it gets you home. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I carry tyreweld in the 7, currently a french version after my can of Holts was stolen. Have similar but Renault branded in my Clio 182 as well, though in that they give you two cans to make sure there is enough to fix the wheel. Cheers Tom FH54WLX see here - UPDATED again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNS Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I have Tyre Weld in the 7 but in my VW with 7 seats and no spare you get some gloopy stuff and an electric pump I would be surprised if the smart doesn't have anything similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_berkshire Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I think the cans of glop that I have are Holts. Put them and a foot pump in both the megane and smart. Looks nice and easy to use and should get me or the wife home if we have a puncture. I think that Smart do a optional extra which is their brand of glop plus an electric pump. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Smart kit is optional (and expensive). I think I'll get some tyre weld and possibly a cheap electric pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Tyreweld, £4.99 from Wilkinsons That's about £4 cheaper than Halfrauds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 It'll cost me that much to get to a Wilkinson's. Do Lidl's sell it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Walker Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 On your Smart check under the passenger footwell carpet, we discovered a tyre kit there on ours - tyre weld etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 All these products are in the "sort of work" category but I reckon they would get you 10 miles home. Tyre fitters hate the stuff because they get covered in it, but there y'go. I once had to use one on a pushbike, it got me home but that was the end of it. The tube was scrap afterwards and TBH it was a sod getting the tyre off because the latex had glued the tyre on the rim and I half trashed it getting it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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