AnswerID: 78701 Submitted: Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 21:30
Phil G
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I've used them lots and wouldn't be without them. Recently did the Madigan Line and about 12 punctures between 3 of the vehicles. All were repaired on the vehicles with plugs, so we didn't have to change a tyre once.
Just get your pump out and put air back in so you can see where the leak is. Soapy water finds leaks easily. Move the vehicle forwards or backwards a bit if it helps. Then follow the instructions and put in a plug or two or three.
Different kits need different techniques - some supply a lubricant so the plug slips in easily; others need tyre glue. The ones with tools with steel handles look best to me.
The repairs are not meant to be a permanent fix. You are supposed to get the tyre formally repaired when back in civilisation. Reason being that there may be internal damage which you can't see from the outside.
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FollowupID: 338259 Submitted:
Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 23:16
Phil G posted:
Hi Michael,
On the Madigan trip, 3 vehicles had no punctures - 2 were running MTRs and one BFGATKO and all ran low pressures. Another had identical BFGATKO and had 6 punctures and was running higher pressures; Another had Coopers AT with a couple of punctures; and another had Bridgestone D693 and had a few punctures.
A lot of punctures are due to too much pressure in the
tyres, too much weight, and driving too fast on stony outback roads. I think this is more important than brand.
But the BFGATKO have a rubber ridge on their edge that catches sharp sticks and guides them straight in - not good in the rough stuff.
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