The manufacturers give catchy names to their self-seal tyres. Continental call theirs ContiSeal. Goodyear call theirs SealTech. I don't know what Bridgestone call theirs but you'll find something marked on the sidewall of the tyre to indicate if it's self-sealing.
As I understand it, the ID.3 models with 18" wheels don't come with self-sealing tyres, and are supplied with tyre repair equipment instead. But you say you don't have such kit which does sound odd. Do you have alloy wheels? I wonder whether it's only the 18" steel wheels that don't come with self-sealing tyres?
You're right. I confused the bag with the inflator/goo with the bag containing the tow bar. I have both. So they're not self-sealing tyres (Bridgestone 18" steel wheels) and the extension lead I bought for the 12V socket wasn't a waste of money. Thanks!
I have a major issue with the self-sealing tyres on my 4 month old ID3. I noticed a flat type and tried to pump it up, I could hear the hissing after a few pushes on the pump. I contacted the VW retailer who put me through to the AA, they turned up after 1 hour, informed that these were self sealing tyres and as this had not self sealed it would need to be replaced, got a quote for 215 Pounds, the AA made a temporary repair and strongly advised me to get it replaced asap.
I must admit I was a little shocked by VW dealer Marshalls of Letchworth as when I reported this to them, they would not accept any responsibility for replacing this non-sealing self sealing tyre and advised me to get it replaced. They did say they would look at it if I was to bring the car to them for inspection, but it was highly unlikely they would be able to assist me apart for putting a new tyre on and charging me for it.
I find this situation incredible as there is no spare tyre, jack or fixing kit with the car.
Just wondered if anyone else has faced the same situation.
A self sealing tyre that doesn't self seal - where was the puncture? If it was on the sidewall then fair enough- the self sealing layer is only around the tread width because it would be pretty dangerous having a defective sidewall you might not be aware of.
Cupra Born V2 e-boost 230ps Aurora Blue, replaced ID3 PP Family
Audi S3 - because I hate rapid charging for long distance driving.
I bought an emergency tyre sealing / inflation aerosol from lidl today for £3.99 ,worth keeping in the car in case the self sealing doesn't work properly
First Edition Pro Plus, Moonstone Grey,2.3, sold via motorway 09/07/22 at a profit!!!
New car Ioniq 5 Premium 72 kw
Bromsgroveuser wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:15 am
I bought an emergency tyre sealing / inflation aerosol from lidl today for £3.99 ,worth keeping in the car in case the self sealing doesn't work properly
What size wheels is that suitable for, last time I bought one I discovered it was only suitable for tyres up to 15".
Bromsgroveuser wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:15 am
I bought an emergency tyre sealing / inflation aerosol from lidl today for £3.99 ,worth keeping in the car in case the self sealing doesn't work properly
What size wheels is that suitable for, last time I bought one I discovered it was only suitable for tyres up to 15".
It says 18" on the can but for that price I'm willing to risk it on my 19" ones given that there's supposed to be a self sealer inside the tyres anyway
First Edition Pro Plus, Moonstone Grey,2.3, sold via motorway 09/07/22 at a profit!!!
New car Ioniq 5 Premium 72 kw
Bromsgroveuser wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:15 am
I bought an emergency tyre sealing / inflation aerosol from lidl today for £3.99 ,worth keeping in the car in case the self sealing doesn't work properly
What size wheels is that suitable for, last time I bought one I discovered it was only suitable for tyres up to 15".
It says 18" on the can but for that price I'm willing to risk it on my 19" ones given that there's supposed to be a self sealer inside the tyres anyway
I had a puncture and was shocked to see that I had to 'repair' the puncture with some gloop and an electric pump (incidentally the loudest pump on earth - I had complaints from the neighbours)! When I got to Kwik Fit they told me the gloop means you can't repair the puncture so I needed a brand new tyre... and that it's standard to replace the other one on the same axle. It cost me £450, but they did throw in a new can of gloop for only £20 ("thanks"). TBH I probably didn't need the other tyre but it was a moment of weakness. I too will be making a trip to Lidl for a can of £3.99 cheap gloop. BTW I have steel rims.
