Another puncture ... (1 Viewer)

[Nigel Crompton]

Woke up to another flat tyre. No spare available now after the debacle a month ago.

We're at la Mongie just below le Tourmalet -the nearest pneu places are at Tarbes, 45km and an hour's drive away.

Our breakdown cover is limited to Spain.

Looks like I'll need to organise recovery from here to there.

Any advice on how I might go about this ?

 

[Gellyneck]

Woke up to another flat tyre. No spare available now after the debacle a month ago.

We're at la Mongie just below le Tourmalet -the nearest pneu places are at Tarbes, 45km and an hour's drive away.

Our breakdown cover is limited to Spain.

Looks like I'll need to organise recovery from here to there.

Any advice on how I might go about this ?

Would a mobile tyre fitter be available?

If so, probably cheaper than a recovery vehicle.

 

[MichaelT]

If you can get the wheel off get a Taxi to tyre place or maybe a mobile fitter. Look for commercial/lorry tyre people as they normally do mobile fitting.

 

[chesterfield hooligan]

Try a local taxi firm they can be very helpful.
Beat me to it LOL

 

[Nigel Crompton]

Cancel that.
Insurance broker's been in touch, we have cover !!

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[Northernraider]

Good news.


Top tip. Also fix the spare so you're not in a similar situation again

 

[Nigel Crompton]

Good news.


Top tip. Also fix the spare so you're not in a similar situation again

Unfortunately, the spare was used to replace a write-off. Spanish reg vehicle so the tyres on an axle must be identical. I bought 5 tyres 5 years ago ..suspect I'm gonna have to replace the 2 rears when I eventually get to a fitter. At least I'll have a spare for the fronts ..

 

[Nigel Crompton]

As an aside we contacted Euromaster at Tarbes who advertise themselves as 24/7/365 breakdown operators but they were completely indifferent and eventually said "we don't do camping-cars"

 

[Baggydave]

As an aside we contacted Euromaster at Tarbes who advertise themselves as 24/7/365 breakdown operators but they were completely indifferent and eventually said "we don't do camping-cars"

Get your self one of these. I’ve used many times & it’s what the Spanish garages use in my experience or at least they have when fixing my punctures in the past.
EBay. Just search for tyre repair kit.

 

[Nigel Crompton]

I fix punctures on bikes, not motorroams.
Assumes I can jack it up, get the wheel off and then re-inflate. Would only be confident about the latter.

Two punctures in a month, previous 10 years flat-free.
TPMS installed, all tyres correctly inflated.
If I'd had a tube of gunk I would've given it a whirl. I'll be buying some ...

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[Northernraider]

Get your self one of these. I’ve used many times & it’s what the Spanish garages use in my experience or at least they have when fixing my punctures in the past.
EBay. Just search for tyre repair kit.



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How many times is many times?

I think I've had less than 5 punctures in 34 years of driving.

But I have to say having looked at that on ebay ....it doesn't fill me with confidence.

That said the 2 recent times I've had tyre go flat it's been down to the valve and not the tyre itself.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Get your self one of these. I’ve used many times & it’s what the Spanish garages use in my experience or at least they have when fixing my punctures in the past.
EBay. Just search for tyre repair kit.



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Yes, that's fine, but how do you inflate the tyre once fixed?

 

[Northernraider]

Yes, that's fine, but how do you inflate the tyre once fixed?

I thought everyone carried a 12v pump these days.

 

[ChrisL]

Yes, that's fine, but how do you inflate the tyre once fixed?

Some of us carry one of these.

T-MAX 12V Air Compressor HEAVY DUTY Portable Tyre Inflator Adventurer BA2663 | eBay

The T-Max 4x4 Adventurer is a high output 12 volt, heavy duty, portable air compressor, capable of inflating large tyres quickly. Pressure gauge has easy press air bleed-off button for easy tyre deflation.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Barriesimpson]

Some of us carry one of these.

T-MAX 12V Air Compressor HEAVY DUTY Portable Tyre Inflator Adventurer BA2663 | eBay

The T-Max 4x4 Adventurer is a high output 12 volt, heavy duty, portable air compressor, capable of inflating large tyres quickly. Pressure gauge has easy press air bleed-off button for easy tyre deflation.

www.ebay.co.uk

More weight

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[Spriddler]

I thought everyone carried a 12v pump these days.

I always have, even when m/bike touring.
Maybe some don't have enough space after loading with the essentials: Harrods BBQ, De'Longhi coffee machine, Air fryer, Bread maker, Fray Bentos pies, Lidl's Vin de Gut Rot.............

 

[Barriesimpson]

I always have, even when m/bike touring.
Maybe some don't have enough space after loading with the essentials: Harrods BBQ, De'Longhi coffee machine, Air fryer, Bread maker Fray Bentos pies, Lidl's Vin de Gut Rot.............

Please bear in mind I'm a newbie and am not familiar with these 'essentials'

 

[ChrisL]

More weight

Some of us don't have to worry too much about weight but there are lighter ones that can get a high enough pressure for motorhomes, they might just take a little longer getting there.

 

[Northernraider]

My 12v Air compressor fits in the door pocket and cost £20 , its 5 years old now and does the job adequately.

My last van I built in a mini compressor and a 10 foot hose but to be honest I used it 3 times in a year . So back to.my cheap simple option .

 

[Baggydave]

Yes, that's fine, but how do you inflate the tyre once fixed?

Once it’s off the vehicle & you have it repaired you take it to a garage & use the air line!
In my case I also carry a small compressor.
My previous van was a tag axel & I kept getting punctures in the rear near side wheel, because I was turning too sharp & catching all the crap that collected in the edge between road & pavement.

Had 4 punctures this way before I caught on.

I’ve also used twice it on my other vehicle, berlingo van, with no problems.

It’s a personal choice & with practice it can be done without taking the wheel off.

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[Ianbenny]

Sometimes in France if you go to the local bar/tabac someone will take pity and help you out.

 

[Deep Owl]

After a thread about tyre inflators a few months ago, I bought a Vonhaus portable, which has been amazing! Quick, lightweight, pressure up to at least 5 bar if needed. Thank you whoever recommended it.

 

[Nigel Crompton]

Postscript.

After two days of hopeless interaction with our insurance company and their agents, at 10 to closing time last night we contact a local (30kms away) deppanage in Bagneres de Bigorre. They arrived with us at La Mongie around 0930 this morning, fitter found a nail in the tyre, extracted it and plugged it within the hour.
€360 which I'll try to claim off our insurance. The broker who arranged the policy for me is horrified by the company's performance and is onside to help with a claim

 

[Northernraider]

Postscript.

After two days of hopeless interaction with our insurance company and their agents, at 10 to closing time last night we contact a local (30kms away) deppanage in Bagneres de Bigorre. They arrived with us at La Mongie around 0930 this morning, fitter found a nail in the tyre, extracted it and plugged it within the hour.
€360 which I'll try to claim off our insurance. The broker who arranged the policy for me is horrified by the company's performance and is onside to help with a claim

€360 to fix a puncture that's highway robbery. I'd have taken the wheel in a taxi I think .

 

[Nigel Crompton]

I couldn't lift the wheel into a taxi, even if I could get it off, even if the driver allowed it. And it's still a 70km round trip

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[pappajohn]

Get your self one of these. I’ve used many times & it’s what the Spanish garages use in my experience or at least they have when fixing my punctures in the past.
EBay. Just search for tyre repair kit.



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Not officially legal in the UK though.
Must be repaired from the inside with a mushroom patch.

 

[jerryz]

Get your self one of these. I’ve used many times & it’s what the Spanish garages use in my experience or at least they have when fixing my punctures in the past.
EBay. Just search for tyre repair kit.



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I have used those on Motorcycles they can be excellent , i also have the screw in repair plugs in 4mm and 5mm they also work well .. unless its a rim or a massive split then its new tyre

 

[Baggydave]

Not officially legal in the UK though.
Must be repaired from the inside with a mushroom

Almost certainly but used with common-sense work fine in my case for screws & nails.

 

[Yorick]

Unfortunately, the spare was used to replace a write-off. Spanish reg vehicle so the tyres on an axle must be identical. I bought 5 tyres 5 years ago ..suspect I'm gonna have to replace the 2 rears when I eventually get to a fitter. At least I'll have a spare for the fronts ..

I often change just 1 tyre on my car.

 

[MichaelT]

Postscript.

After two days of hopeless interaction with our insurance company and their agents, at 10 to closing time last night we contact a local (30kms away) deppanage in Bagneres de Bigorre. They arrived with us at La Mongie around 0930 this morning, fitter found a nail in the tyre, extracted it and plugged it within the hour.
€360 which I'll try to claim off our insurance. The broker who arranged the policy for me is horrified by the company's performance and is onside to help with a claim

Wow we had a repair in Spain last year cost €27, but we did drive to the ATS depot so I guess some of yours is a call out fee.