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Originally Posted by spyder
Hi Phil.
I used to run tubeless tyres inflated with Nitrogen in SWA and long overland trips and carry spare tubes. I sill have a 4x4 12v compressor and heavy-duty tyre repair kit to repair punctures at the side of the road. Plus a bottle of meths to pop the tyre back on.
I never used the backup inner tube.
That is quite a choice of typically African vehicles though.  |
Thank you Craig and Wes, I recently had a puncture caused by an M6 100mm visiting someone else's house. We use tubeless but I have heard, some drivers add on a tube or carry one as a spare, like yourself. I brought out a 12v compressor from the UK, made by the RAC but it was useless - not made for 4x4, so had to do it the hard way. The tyre fitter said he had to do a heat weld to repair the puncture as the hole was too big.
Thank you Craig and Wes for your special insights. I have not seen Nitrogen here, but we are 3rd world.
p.s I forgot to ask, do you have a favourite brand of 4x4 tyre? I have B F Goodrich on at the moment and they still have plenty of tread. Its always interesting to hear about the reliability and safety of other brands, tried and tested.