What's in your boot?

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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

if you discover a space saver wheel that fits for those longer trips, I am also interested

Merv

I managed to purchase a spacesaver spare from a Skyline. It just fits in the boot, but if I have to remove a rear, my passenger will have to nurse the 10” wheel since it won’t fit in the boot.

Originally Posted by stephen low

I've never used the stuff but how does that fix-a-tyre in a can stuff perform?

I gather the tyre repairers hate it though, why is that?

Stephen

I get the impression that the *fix-a-tyre in a can* fills the tyre with some goo which seals the puncture. When the tyre comes off for a permanent repair, the goo has to be cleaned out – not something the tyre guys appreciate much.

The question of tyre repair appears to have three answers:
1. carry a spare
2. fix-a-tyre in a can
3. puncture repair kit and compressor

All three options are really temporary and should be followed up with appropriate, permanent repair. I am tending towards option 3 at this stage with a variety of kits available.

I do have Ultimate Care with RACQ but sometimes it is better to be self sufficient.

Geof