Puncture Repair Kit

[cymro]

When i purchased this 992, I did not tick the option for the puncture repair kit.
I recall talking to someone from the 991/997 register who recommended a kit ? ,Which was used one one of their drives, maybe a GT3. I believe the drive was abroad and this helped to get the car home.

I always carry a compressor in the car on long journeys.

I would be grateful if someone could recommend a puncture repair kit suitable for a 20/21”wheel.

 

[pwebb]

This is the one Huw, saved more than one person's bacon in the past, works well for nail, screw type holes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Puncture-Repair-Tubeless-Tubed-Buggy/dp/B01MG9JO5B/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=silverline+puncture+repair+kit&qid=1619943522&sr=8-6

 

[fireblade]

Yes, that is the one I bought, it beats the matchsticks I used to get me home the first time I had a puncture!

 

[cymro]

Thanks Peter, I have just ordered it. ??

 

[Peter_Bull]

I have one of those kits too. You never know when it may come in handy!

 

[tscaptain]

I have had one of these for ages but, touch wood, only had to use it on the quad bike![]

 

[mikegibson]

I carry a couple of tubes of Slime emergency repair (Slime SL-SDS500 Tubeless Tyre Sealant 473ml: AmazonSmile: Car & Motorbike) and a compressor. I have never had to use and like the Porsche stuff needs replacing every few years. Reputedly, Slime does not cause damage to the fabric of the tyre so as long as you get puncture repaired within a reasonable period the sealant can be easily removed and the tyre repaired. Some sealants (not sure about the Porsche supplied one) can, apparently, do damage to he tyre itself so you might end up needing to replace the tyre; on this latter point, I have never been able to 100% establish whether this is true or not. On longer road trips I also carry a repair kit like that above and a scissor jack so I have all bases covered.

 

[mikegibson]

This is the one Huw, saved more than one person's bacon in the past, works well for nail, screw type holes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Puncture-Repair-Tubeless-Tubed-Buggy/dp/B01MG9JO5B/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=silverline+puncture+repair+kit&qid=1619943522&sr=8-6

Pete - do you need to remove the wheel to use this: I have carried one along with a scissor jack on long trips but have never needed to use so not sure, when it comes to it, whether wheel needs to come off or not!

 

[pwebb]

Mike - No, if you can see the offending nail/screw, then jack up the car, remove the item (screwdriver, pliers), go through the process with the repair kit, and using the car's pump check the tyre will now hold pressure. We saw this achieved first hand on one of our European trips with fellow 991 owners and the car made it back from Germany to Tewkesbury with no problems.
Peter

 

[mikegibson]

Mike - No, if you can see the offending nail/screw, then jack up the car, remove the item (screwdriver, pliers), go through the process with the repair kit, and using the car's pump check the tyre will now hold pressure. We saw this achieved first hand on one of our European trips with fellow 991 owners and the car made it back from Germany to Tewkesbury with no problems.
Peter

Thanks Peter - that'll save a bit of weight as I also carry a torque wrench and socket on my tours!

 

[Timkprice]

I carry Sline but also the Slime repair kit similar to the Silverline set above

Slime 20464 Flat Tyre Plug Repair Kit, Puncture Repair, Cars, Motorbikes, Trailers, Off-Road and All-Terrain Vehicles, Wheelbarrows, Mowers, 8 Piece Set https://smile.amazon.co.u...c_SXT7E8HSNS2Q9AGK54NC

 

[Lancerlot]

Huw,
You may care to take a look at this post https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=934968 when you have a minute to give you an idea of how the Silverline kit works.
Regards,

Clive

 

[cymro]

That’s very good explanation Clive, I was not sure before whether you also had to apply the adhesive from the tube on the strip. I watched an you tube video where it showed you did. Your explanation explains a lot better.
Thanks??

 

[Cristo]

You may also find this tyre repair kit of interest as it requires no adhesive!
GRAND PITSTOP Tubeless Tyre Puncture Repair Kit for Motorcycle, Cars with Mushroom Plugs (6 Mushroom Plugs) https://www.amazon.co.uk/..._cp_apip_s1IPtnoRZgEMN
I carry one in my Macan and am just about to order one for my 992 Turbo S.
Clever design and worth experimenting on an old tyre so you can see how it works!

 

[Lancerlot]

That’s very good explanation Clive, I was not sure before whether you also had to apply the adhesive from the tube on the strip. I watched an you tube video where it showed you did. Your explanation explains a lot better.
Thanks??

Thanks Huw,
I'm pleased it was helpful to you. []

BTW - one thing I did learn from that exercise was to make a note of the locking wheel nut key code in the back of my handbook - just in case it goes missing again. Makes it much easier to order up a replacement. [](Centre-locks on my 911 - so not a problem.)

Regards,

Clive