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      01-28-2013, 10:49 AM   #2
AlwynMike
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ContiMobility or Slime kits do the same thing.

Don't put Slime (or Oko, or similar, like you'd use for bike tyres) in as a preventative measure. Not recommended, goes out of balance and you don't know if you've had a puncture.

You'll need a jack if you go down the plug route, as there is little chance you'll be able to either see the puncture or, even if you can see it, get at the thing to plug it. So you'll probably need to take the wheel off. You'll need a compressor too, to inflate it.

There are plenty of kits around with goo and compressor - there's usually a lot of Ford ones on eBay. Make sure you have the larger size goo bottle (Ford do 2 sizes - Fiesta size and Mundane-o size), and the goo is well in date.

Not used either goo in anger.
Used to plug tyres often in the "old days". Not sure if I'd trust a plug repair at any sort of speed these days.

Mike
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