Tyre slime for flat

[Vingnut]

Other than a scissor jack what would you use on the roadside to change a wheel, I plan on getting a space saver, however a trolley jack will be to big to carry as well in the boot.

Only thing I can think of is a hydraulic bottle jack, two concerns though. Stability and space between the jacking point and ground with a flat tyre.

The space concern should be possible to address with one or two (depending on tyre size) pieces of slant cut 2"x4" to drive the flat wheel up on to get the height required. Stability can only be adressed by using wheel chocks and be on flat and firm ground, plus one would need a steel or aluminum plate to set the jack on.

This setup should be possible to stash inside a space saver.

Oh, if one wants a scissor jack what about an electric one? Vevor has one rated 3t that might be ok. Or maybe better an electric 5t bottle jack from the same source?

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[JonnyG]

Thanks, have you found a scissor type hack that has rubber inserts ? I can’t find anything suitable

You can buy rubber pucks for trolley jacks that have a cut out for the steel edge of the car underside.

I use this with my hydraulic trolley jack and it all fits under my car OK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slotted-Trolley-Jacking-Accessories-Universal/dp/B09K5LBT17

 

[pecker]

You can buy rubber pucks for trolley jacks that have a cut out for the steel edge of the car underside.

I use this with my hydraulic trolley jack and it all fits under my car OK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slotted-Trolley-Jacking-Accessories-Universal/dp/B09K5LBT17

I wont be using trolley jacks on the roadside though, we need something for scissor jacks really.

Thanks

 

[pecker]

It just feels that strange that if we get puncture on roadside we can’t do anything ourselves.

 

[siteguru]

Depending on the nature of the puncture - yes we can. I have a "tar string" tyre repair kit in the boot. I've used this type several times before (even on a motorbike) and it works great. (As long as it is a normal puncture - e.g. a nail/screw in the central 3/4 of the tread).

 

[pecker]

Depending on the nature of the puncture - yes we can. I have a "tar string" tyre repair kit in the boot. I've used this type several times before (even on a motorbike) and it works great. (As long as it is a normal puncture - e.g. a nail/screw in the central 3/4 of the tread).

What jack do you have so you can remove the wheel and repair, I’ve seen them used before and they look good

 

[siteguru]

Who needs to remove the wheel? Why? Just move the car so the puncture can be seen, fix it, then use the compressor to reinflate the tyre - job done.

 

[TerryN]

Depending on the nature of the puncture - yes we can. I have a "tar string" tyre repair kit in the boot. I've used this type several times before (even on a motorbike) and it works great. (As long as it is a normal puncture - e.g. a nail/screw in the central 3/4 of the tread).

I've not heard of that. Sounds interesting . .do you have a link?

 

[siteguru]

This sort of thing:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tyre-Doctor-Puncture-Repair-Kit/dp/B00ISFJVSG/