Changing a wheel - easy ?

[flying banana]

Pleased that you got it sorted. At least it wasn't raining.
Arising from bitter experience, I carry a boiler suit and a pair of industrial gloves, they don't take up much room.

Fortunately I didn't have any 'good' clothes on.i put the spare back in the carrier at the tyre place. Interestingly the hole was so big they wouldn't have been able to fix it and said that tyre gel stuff wouldn't have worked on such a large hole. So for me carrying a spare wheel is essential . Anyone without one carrying that emergency puncture stuff would be advised by me to get a spare wheel slung under there. Also it gives freedom to drop the wheel somewhere off for fixing and pick up later if the tyre place is busy

 

[T6 CFO]

Fortunately I didn't have any 'good' clothes on.i put the spare back in the carrier at the tyre place. Interestingly the hole was so big they wouldn't have been able to fix it and said that tyre gel stuff wouldn't have worked on such a large hole. So for me carrying a spare wheel is essential . Anyone without one carrying that emergency puncture stuff would be advised by me to get a spare wheel slung under there. Also it gives freedom to drop the wheel somewhere off for fixing and pick up later if the tyre place is busy

Agreed. Had two punctures, first was a blow out and spare on, second a nail and tyre inflator got me to a tyre depot and a repair.
Got the gloves but do need to get some overalls thrown in the back.



Mike

 

[Californication69]

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What size thickness steel plate would you recommend underneath a bottle Jack to spread the load ?

 

[Loz]

What size thickness steel plate would you recommend underneath a bottle Jack to spread the load ?

I have an 8" square piece of 1" ply for mine.

 

[Californication69]

I have an 8" square piece of 1" ply for mine.

Lighter weight to carry inside the Buzz?
But does the job ?

 

[Jandy61]

Thats why you should take the wheels off and lightly grease the hubs then they come easily.

One extra plus of having a second set of wheels for winter, you can give your lovely alloys a really good clean and inspection while off the van

 

[WelshGas]

I have one of these in the van.

Disposable Coveralls Overalls Boilersuit Hood Painters Protective Suit (RED) | eBay

• Non woven 33gm/M2 SMS fabric disposable boilersuit. Disposable Protective coveralls. • Elasticated hood. TO FIT CHEST SIZE. UK COMPRISES OF ZONE 1 IN THE MAP BELOW. XX/Large - 124 - 132 cm. X/Large - 116 - 122 cm.

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[Californication69]

I have one of these in the van.

Disposable Coveralls Overalls Boilersuit Hood Painters Protective Suit (RED) | eBay

• Non woven 33gm/M2 SMS fabric disposable boilersuit. Disposable Protective coveralls. • Elasticated hood. TO FIT CHEST SIZE. UK COMPRISES OF ZONE 1 IN THE MAP BELOW. XX/Large - 124 - 132 cm. X/Large - 116 - 122 cm.

www.ebay.co.uk

Good for covid too

 

[Velma's Dad]

Fortunately I didn't have any 'good' clothes on.i put the spare back in the carrier at the tyre place. Interestingly the hole was so big they wouldn't have been able to fix it and said that tyre gel stuff wouldn't have worked on such a large hole. So for me carrying a spare wheel is essential . Anyone without one carrying that emergency puncture stuff would be advised by me to get a spare wheel slung under there. Also it gives freedom to drop the wheel somewhere off for fixing and pick up later if the tyre place is busy

Yep, agree a proper spare is crucial. Of numerous punctures on various vehicles in past few years, I can't remember the last time one of hem was squirty-can-able. At least with a spare you can get on with your day/trip.