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Honda Jazz Forums => Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 => Topic started by: steveha on July 01, 2018, 11:11:46 PM

Title: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: steveha on July 01, 2018, 11:11:46 PM
I notice that mu gunge bottle has a best before date of 2017 so I'm looking at replacing it?
It's offered here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Honda-TRK-Puncture-flat-tyre-Repairing-Vulcanising-Fluid-Solution-bottle/162860028824?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52977%26meid%3D5ecd7de1116041e19806f77b684c3250%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D162860028824%26itm%3D162860028824&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A27d46352-7d7b-11e8-9fcb-74dbd1801167%7Cparentrq%3A57e307501640aa47a8d2876efff49ee0%7Ciid%3A1 for just over £30 delivered, I note theat the same product for a Civic is £19.99

Are these good prices? Is my current bottle unlikely to work?

Thanks
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: Jocko on July 02, 2018, 06:10:39 AM
Just a thought. I would be concerned, buying from an eBay seller, that although new and unopened you have no idea as to how close (or past) its use by date it is. Maybe worth an email to seller before ordering.
Actually this might be a better bet:
https://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/honda-shop/genuine-honda-trk-tyre-repair-fluid-450ml/ (https://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/honda-shop/genuine-honda-trk-tyre-repair-fluid-450ml/)
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: 123Drive! on July 02, 2018, 08:38:36 AM
Personally I would get a spare tyre instead!
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: culzean on July 02, 2018, 09:01:48 AM
Personally I would get a spare tyre instead!

+1
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: steveha on July 02, 2018, 01:19:05 PM
Do you mean a spare wheel?
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: sparky Paul on July 02, 2018, 04:32:29 PM
Do you mean a spare wheel?

...and a tyre.  ;)

I think that was what they meant.
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: guest4871 on July 02, 2018, 08:29:39 PM
Do you mean a spare wheel?

Yep...rim + tyre =complete spare wheel. A steel rim would be fine.

Try here:

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&cart_id=3pqif2ogfV4XpKjQ.110.1749682907&s_p=Complete_wheels
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: 123Drive! on July 04, 2018, 07:22:12 PM
Haha, yes, spare tyre with the steel wheel. eBay may be a good place to buy.
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: Bristolroversfc on July 05, 2018, 12:54:54 PM
Just after I bought my Jazz,I threw out the bottle of gunk and bought a spacesaver wheel and tyre.
My local tyre depot told me that in 90% of cases,they are unable to repair punctures that have been "repaired" with "Gunk"
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: guest5715 on July 05, 2018, 09:01:38 PM
I don't want to carry an extra wheel in my boot, the suspension is harsh enough ;D. The AA have one that fits, and I don't have to get my hands dirty.
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: Jocko on July 05, 2018, 09:10:23 PM
I don't want to carry an extra wheel in my boot, the suspension is harsh enough
My suspension is hardly what I would call "harsh". If the added weight of a spare wheel makes that much of a difference to your suspension then I think you may have a problem. The car is designed to carry 5 adults!
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: guest4871 on July 05, 2018, 10:55:36 PM
I don't want to carry an extra wheel in my boot, the suspension is harsh enough
My suspension is hardly what I would call "harsh". If the added weight of a spare wheel makes that much of a difference to your suspension then I think you may have a problem. The car is designed to carry 5 adults!

..........................................5 adults and a spare wheel!

My car rides much better with a full size spare in the boot.
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: steveha on July 08, 2018, 06:45:04 PM
My local tyre depot told me that in 90% of cases,they are unable to repair punctures that have been "repaired" with "Gunk"

That's slightly better than my score getting any puncture repaired!
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: culzean on November 20, 2018, 07:30:42 PM
Just reviving older thread rather than starting a new one, I carry one of these on my motorbike, and if I am going on holiday in the car I move it from under the motorbike seat and into car glove box.  It uses a mushroom  shaped plug that is applied from outside the tyre, only thing you need is a pair of pliers to remove the nail or screw.  You can get the kit with or without the CO2 cylinders, ( may not need them for a car if you have a pump) but for as motorbike with no pump they are required.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Tubeless-Tyre-Puncture-Repair-Kit-Stop-Go-Pocket-Tyre-Plugger-CO2-/131314357735?redirect=mobile
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: plasma on November 21, 2018, 09:52:41 AM
Just reviving older thread rather than starting a new one, I carry one of these on my motorbike, and if I am going on holiday in the car I move it from under the motorbike seat and into car glove box.  It uses a mushroom  shaped plug that is applied from outside the tyre, only thing you need is a pair of pliers to remove the nail or screw.  You can get the kit with or without the CO2 cylinders, ( may not need them for a car if you have a pump) but for as motorbike with no pump they are required.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Tubeless-Tyre-Puncture-Repair-Kit-Stop-Go-Pocket-Tyre-Plugger-CO2-/131314357735?redirect=mobile


+1 ,yes same here,


Plasma
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: coffeecup on November 21, 2018, 02:23:28 PM
You're all bonkers, just get one of these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-JAZZ-LOGO-14-INCH-SPACE-SAVER-WHEEL-115-70-14-BRIDGESTONE-TYRE/264041750964?hash=item3d7a1d61b4:g:WWgAAOSwbKdb7Y6g:rk:6:pf:0
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: culzean on November 22, 2018, 09:54:14 AM
You're all bonkers, just get one of these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-JAZZ-LOGO-14-INCH-SPACE-SAVER-WHEEL-115-70-14-BRIDGESTONE-TYRE/264041750964?hash=item3d7a1d61b4:g:WWgAAOSwbKdb7Y6g:rk:6:pf:0

If i could repair a tyre at roadside in any way I would prefer it to spacesaver - which should really be a last resort, they are horrible to drive on, I would always put spacesaver on rear which may involve moving wheels around if puncture in a front tyre.
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: coffeecup on November 22, 2018, 07:18:40 PM
Sorry but i completely disagree, they get you going and off to a garage, or would you rather grovel at the road side with your can of gunge that might not work ?
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: John A on November 22, 2018, 07:42:02 PM
Sorry but i completely disagree, they get you going and off to a garage, or would you rather grovel at the road side with your can of gunge that might not work ?

I've got both, if the gunge gets me going then it'll have been the easiest, quickest solution and definitely safest if you're on a motorway etc. If the gunge doesn't work, then I'll accept it's not going to be the easiest or quickest or safest solution to get me home.

YMMV etc etc  :D
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: MicktheMonster on November 22, 2018, 07:51:24 PM
IMHO best bet is a full size spare, you can then continue any journey with no issues or worries till you can get your damaged tyre fixed or repaired.

Next best is a spacesaver as you can still continue your journey albeit at a slower, more careful speed but getting a replacement will be more urgent.

Next in the list for me would be the gunge can, better than nothing, it might (or might not) repair your tyre at the roadside temporarily but will ultimately ruin it, as it will most likely not be repairable afterwards. Although I do get John A's point about danger on a fast road, so a can would at least be quicker if it works.

Worst of all of course is nothing.

I have to agree with coffeecup, your all bonkers....
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: culzean on November 22, 2018, 08:16:55 PM
https://www.holtsauto.com/holts/products/tyreweld/

This will inflate and seal tyre at same time, and unlike the gunge you don't have to take the valve core out.
Title: Re: Tyre repair gunge
Post by: MicktheMonster on November 22, 2018, 10:43:24 PM
https://www.holtsauto.com/holts/products/tyreweld/

This will inflate and seal tyre at same time, and unlike the gunge you don't have to take the valve core out.

It does look better than other tyre repair cans, I'd still prefer a spare wheel but if I was buying a can, I'd buy this, thanks for the info Culzean.