Puncture repairs

That is a good question and one that is difficult to answer because it depends so much on the type of tyre plus the size and location of the puncture. Chances are that when you get to the next town you will be told it is not repairabnle even if it is because they want to sell you a new tyre.

The best way to find out is go straight to the people who make tyre repair equipment and one of the biggest in the world is Rema Tip Top. Most of the tyre services around the country use their products. They only have seven branches around the country but if you can't get to one their website says they will respond to any requests for information that comes from the site either by a rep calling or email.

Look them up on Google and you will be amazed at what is available. You may find you can do some permanent repairs in the bush.

Another thing you may find useful is the tyre repair DVD currently being made by Mick Hutton from Beadell Tours. I have ordered one myself after talking to him on the phone recently.Check out their web site. It contains a lot of information on tyres with some of it covering repairs.

Brian

Buy yourself a plug kit. Easy to use and very worth while IMO. All you do is
1; make sure tyre is pumped up
2; remove offending puncture maker
3; put string/plug thru slot in plugging tool and put glue on plug
4; push reaming tool thru hole in tyre and twist while pushing in and out
5; push plug in hole (don't push in too far, you want about 5-10 mm sticking out) and remove tool quickly
6; pump tyre back up to your preferred pressure and away you go

If possible you can do it while still on the veichle

You can buy these kits from Motor Traders, Rays Outdoors, Aussie Disposals, Supercheap and places like that

Hope this helps

Cheers Luke

I would suggest the ARB kit, as it needs no glue.

The speedy seal is a self vulcanizing plug that does not use glue, one of it's selling point is that it self vulcanizes to the tyre. If you use glue you risk the bond between the plug and the tyre. They say other brands have trouble with this as the glu breaks down or something. I have used Speedy seal on a numbe of occasions and would recommend it. I have also patched the inside of tyres with the Rema glue on patches and sleeves over the years, nowdays I prefer not to take the tyre off the rim in the bush if I can help it!

I have the ARB speedy seal kit and have used it and found it better than my previous kit which was purchased from S/Cheap. Great tools and a very efficient seal.