Puncture prevention

[claveman]

Had some gloop (think that's the name) put into the new tyres fitted at Russ's tyres in Portsmouth. He says its not a problem for him to mend punctures in tyres filled with this. supposed to show a blue patch on the surface of the tyre to show its been punctured/sealed. Its not a permanent repair but won't leave you stranded. Had it done before touring Switzerland last year. Never had any balance issues and it gave peace of mind that I would not be stuck it some S£it hole layby...or Switzerland (Same difference)! Personally I could not be bothered messing around with a plugging kit and compressor. Will get it added to the new A41's I'll be getting shortly.

[Joe Rocket]

To be fair Brockett, a tyre blowout is probably going to do you an injury irrespective of any product inside the tyre, when travelling at motorway speeds.

Had just that in May 2015 at 115kph on the Autoroute between Tours and Blois, fully loaded and two up. Bike snaked across the motorway to the hard shoulder....err, safely!    The rear tyre was ripped open by a slither of metal 2" long. If it was the front tyre I'm sure your statement would have been correct. Tyre irrepairable but glad to get rid of those Trailwings......

I carry a gunge 'bomb' only for temporarily sealing the tyre, enough to get to a garage or maybe only to remove the wheel somewhere safely.

[Leon]

Not really a prevention but... I've used the Stop and Go Pocket Tyre Plugger for years.

It's never failed to fix the puncture in minutes and a few CO2 canisters have always filled the tyre with enough to get me home.

I've used it in tyres for 1000's of miles with no trouble. Never seems to effect the balance of the tyre either.

Easy to get hold off in the UK just google it.