tyre sealant

threelander321 · Apr 8, 2017

Hi i have just bought a FL2 and there was just the tyre sealant kit came with it.I have now purchased a spare wheel a jack and a good wheel brace.My question is if i have a slow leak like on the rim could i just put a little of this sealent in each tyre to keep them at a consistent 32psi .Or do you have to use the whole bottle on the one wheel ?????

htr · Apr 8, 2017

I don't think it's intended for that purpose. Correctly fitted tyres and valve assemblies don't normally leak. Tyre pressures do fluctuate due to heating and cooling in normal usage. A sealant won't prevent punctures either. It's best if tyre pressures are checked routinely.

threelander321 · Apr 8, 2017

htr said:
I don't think it's intended for that purpose. Correctly fitted tyres and valve assemblies don't normally leak. Tyre pressures do fluctuate due to heating and cooling in normal usage. A sealant won't prevent punctures either. It's best if tyre pressures are checked routinely.

to be fair you can get a bad rim on alloys.i do check my tyres regularly it was just a thought as a precautionary measure only

guineafowl21 · Apr 8, 2017

threelander321 said:
Hi i have just bought a FL2 and there was just the tyre sealant kit came with it.I have now purchased a spare wheel a jack and a good wheel brace.My question is if i have a slow leak like on the rim could i just put a little of this sealent in each tyre to keep them at a consistent 32psi .Or do you have to use the whole bottle on the one wheel ?????

Easier and more reliable to take the wheel to a decent independent tyre place and have them re-seat the tyre. Alloy rims build up corrosion and cause slow leaks - this needs cleaning off.

My local place charges £12 to refit the tyre, including balancing. Do NOT go to Kwik Fit as they are crap and rip you off.

threelander321 · Apr 8, 2017

guineafowl21 said:
Easier and more reliable to take the wheel to a decent independent tyre place and have them re-seat the tyre. Alloy rims build up corrosion and cause slow leaks - this needs cleaning off.

My local place charges £12 to refit the tyre, including balancing. Do NOT go to Kwik Fit as they are crap and rip you off.

i,m thinking of having the wheels refurbed anyhow so i suppose that will sort the rims out.Thanks

Alibro · Apr 9, 2017

I've used Goop with good success and only half a bottle each time even though it recommends a full bottle.

Nodge68 · Apr 9, 2017

The real problem of tyre goop comes when you have to repair a tyre properly. The goop stops a patch repair from working, so the tyre ends up as scrap. This is a shame if the tyre is only half worn.

threelander321 · Apr 9, 2017

Nodge68 said:
The real problem of tyre goop comes when you have to repair a tyre properly. The goop stops a patch repair from working, so the tyre ends up as scrap. This is a shame if the tyre is only half worn.

yeh cheers i have gone off the idea tbh.It was just a thought rather than throw it away

Skinny Mike · Apr 9, 2017

Alibro said:
I've used Goop with good success and only half a bottle each time even though it recommends a full bottle.

+1. I've got goop at half a bottle per tyre in the Freelander.
Also use it in the caravan.
Mike

Mr S1 · Apr 9, 2017

guineafowl21 said:
Do NOT go to Kwik Fit as they are crap and rip you off.

Agree - they really are S**T.

teddywood1 · Apr 9, 2017

threelander321 said:
Hi i have just bought a FL2 and there was just the tyre sealant kit came with it.I have now purchased a spare wheel a jack and a good wheel brace.My question is if i have a slow leak like on the rim could i just put a little of this sealent in each tyre to keep them at a consistent 32psi .Or do you have to use the whole bottle on the one wheel ?????

Is there not a spare wheel under the back underneath

threelander321 · Apr 9, 2017

teddywood1 said:
Is there not a spare wheel under the back underneath

no the spare sits in the back of the motor not underneath but there was no spare in it when i bought it

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