Puncture

[Alan]

Yes it has, but I’ve been involved in tyre pressure monitored cars for nearly 20 years. In that time I’ve experienced as many if not more false indications as genuine low pressures. The danger is the light comes on and you think oh, another false reading, not I must stop and investigate.

[Charles P]

Yes it has, but I’ve been involved in tyre pressure monitored cars for nearly 20 years. In that time I’ve experienced as many if not more false indications as genuine low pressures. The danger is the light comes on and you think  oh, another false reading, not I must stop and investigate.

I find that a calibrated thumb jabbed into the sidewall of a radial tyre gives a reasonable indication of an issue. Not a substitute for checking pressures, but a useful interim test.

Charles

[Tony Press]

Is it still possible to get a good puncture repair kit for a car tube ?

I remember the vulcanising kits of the past which were very effective.

[Bob Culver]

Most tyre firms will not now repair tubes...hardly worthwhile on a cost basis and many radial tyres have very rough interiors which tend to abrade tubes and remove patches. I have laso found that traces of  rubber grease used to assist removal and fitting causes patches to lift.  (soapy water encourages rusting)

[Parazine]

Is it still possible to get a good puncture repair kit for a car tube ?

I remember the vulcanising kits of the past which were very effective.

They are still sold in motor cycle emporiums, the technology is similar to motor scooters etc. Failing that, small patches, glue etc. can be obtained for push bike repairs.

[Reckless Rat]

For cars not equipped with tyre pressure monitoring equipment you can buy a kit on the bay of E that plugs into a 12v cigar lighter socket. The four special valve caps send a signal to the device. The screen gives a constant read out of tyre pressure at each wheel. No idea as to accuracy or reliability. Comes from the far east. Caveat emptor.

[John Mason]

Are those emergency pumping devices still available where you take a plug out and screw in a hose that connects to the tyre valve. You run your engine and pump the tyre full of a petrol air mixture. Not sure if this is any good for the tube.

John Mason

[AustinWood]

I use bicycle repair kits. Seem to work OK.

[JohnD]

Are those emergency pumping devices still available where you take a plug out and screw in a hose that connects to the tyre valve. You run your engine and pump the tyre full of a petrol air mixture. Not sure if this is any good for the tube.

John Mason

 I bought one of these last week, it was a NOS item, not sure i will ever use it, but it will fill a space on a shelve!

[John Mason]

JohnD. Could you please enlighten me as to where you bought it from as I would like one of these in my car tool kit. I did try one of the 12 volt pumps for emergency use but because I still run my Ruby on 6 volts it didn't run fast enough to create enough pressure.

John Mason.