Puncture prevention products - any good??

[Bigpikle]

Like many of you I guess, my A2 has only the goo in case of a puncture. I was thinking about using a puncture prevention product and wondered if anyone had any experience of any of these???

I've seen info on TyreSafe and something by Viking but haven't found costs or much info on whether they're really any good. This seems like a good idea, particularly in my situation, but wondered on what everyone's experiences have been.

Thanks

Damon - '03 A2 1.4 Tdi SE, Silver

"Your past is not your potential" Unknown

 

[shezlee]

Ive got some Ultraseal but as yet have not had time to put it in.

Think it was recommended on this site..

Lee and Sheridan,
TDI SE, Build 11/01, Dolphin Grey
50% Brighter Bulbs : Audi 6 CD Changer : Rear drinks holder : Floppy Wiper : Centre Tray : Elasticated Belt System : Chrome Numberplate Surround : A3 Transmission Nets

 

[runboy]

Has anyone with this type of tyre "goo" had to have a tyre replaced? Reason for asking is that over on HonestJohn.co.uk the same stuff is under discussion and apparantly tyre fitters can't stand the stuff if they have to remove a tyre. I wonder if it would stain your alloys when it is "released"?

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit

 

[gasman]

I use this 'goo' in the tires on my vespa - not quite the same I know but hey! It does seem to work very well - haven't had a puncture yet. However, the main advantage in this setting is that under blow out conditions, the tire is still more likely to 'deflate' rather than 'blow out' if you see what I mean. This is important when you only have two wheels!
One thing does bother me in using it on cars - despite what they say on the bottle, it does alter wheel balance in my opinion and this would be dreadful in a car at 70mph.
Also, I had a 'blow out' after driving over a brick considerately left on a bend on a country road. I was barely able to tell the difference and only really guessed when I pulled up at the house - the tire had a huge tear in the side but the rims had kept the tire on and in one piece very effectively. The tire fitter seemed to think this was a feature of these rims.

 

[gasman]

Forgot to mention- if you have a puncture with this sealant in you CAN have the tire repaired- the same rules apply, ie position and extent of damage. The tire fitters simply don't like getting their hands covered in fishy smelling slime. ???