Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 I notice that the sealant kit that came with the car has expired. Has anyone tested the OEM kit in anger? Can anyone recommend a reliable replacement, or even one of the compressed air cans? I know these can mess up the tyre inside. Any advice appreciated. I have carried a space saver in the past but it won't fit over BBK so not much use really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matrixprotein 33 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 I've used an OEM expired puncture fluid. Seems fine I found but either way you're going to get a mess. And as that is the case, I'd just grab tyre weld. Much quicker to use than the puncture repair kit offered in the car. Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk 1 1 Angelina and Subota Boy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 My advise is to throw out that sealant kit, at most only keep compressor. 1) most tire repair shops refuse to deal/repair tires with that gunk used on, 2) that kit won't help with all puncture types, so i wouldn't call it something that i can 100% rely on, 3) very probably you'll have to buy at least two new tires for tires of same wear to be on axle (at least that's what i'd try to at least in rear, due LSD diff), but if punctured tire without that crap used on is brought to tire shop, it often can be repaired for relatively cheap and it will be of same wear as rest of tires on car. Imho full sized spare also has it's cons, eg. it's extra weight, and also robs space from already small boot, due sticking out So .. i'd just spend more time trying to find spacesaver that does fit over BBK. For example here and here, spacesaver that fits over performancepackage brembos, P/N 28151FE030 (+foam spacer 97046CA000 (under wheel), +foam insert 95086CA070 (different from smaller non-PP insert), and just tire P/N 28121VA050 T145/70D17). Here i found for example 18" spacesaver of 5x100 pcd. Maybe it also can provide better brake clearance. If nothing else, then with spacer. 1 Subota Boy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanko25 70 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 @Church the WRX STi 17" space saver fits over BBK kit as it has to clear the stock brembos I have tested it with the Reyland 330mm AP racing kit and it fits just fine with no need for spacer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted August 5, 2019 Keith has the big big brakes (355mm kit), space saver is also no good if you have the JBL sub either. Id go with the Holts Tyreweld, that reinflates the tyre too. Much simpler. 1 Subota Boy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 +1 for Holts tyre weld. Its what I have had in the car since changing wheels/brakes and adding a sub in the boot. Never had to use it to say if its any good and reviews are mixed, but no other (realistic) option. 1 Subota Boy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
