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Have this kit so am truly grateful for your excellent video. Suggestion re the speed limit sticker: use the Speed Limit Mode instead or additionally, that way you cannot forget the about limit.
Had a flat up on Central Coast. Not great experience getting a Tesla temp replacement to whole day plus week to replace tyre. Have a kit. But that experience convinced me to buy a spare tyre and wheel which I have strapped in the boot plus a low profile heavy jack in the frunk. Peace of mind. And yes there is still space for the groceries and impact on range negligible.
Yes the 18 full size fits in boot. I bought an aluminium wheel with well spaced spokes. Because it needs to be strapped in to make it secure. The low profile jack fits neatly in frunk.
@@LudicrousFeed excellent video idea, and a low jack from a SuperCheapAuto/Repco/AutoBarn that can handle minimal 2000 kg might be ideal because a Model 3 weighs between 1615 kg - 1850 kg and an 18-inch spare tyre aluminium wheel with spaced spokes
Thanks Tom This may work for a very small slow leak. I decided to buy a wheel kit from USA which includes the wheel. Jack and wheel nuts so now covered for all tyre problems.
There's other kits that are way better than spraying a glue into a tire. If you use this you are expected to replace the tire straight away, as you can't refill the tire with air once you put in the glue. But a 4x4 puncture kit is way better, as its a thread of material that seals with heat and handles highway speeds. And can last for a long time.
Whilst tyre is flat, you didn’t explain operation of sealant. Once clear tube is connected, how much sealant do you insert in tyre and how long does it take. Do you immediately inflate tyre after. Is the machine only good for one operation since tube etc is full of sealant.
Don't recommend using this system unless absolutely necessary. My Audi has it, and I had to use it. It worked, no problem there. But the tyre shop I visited to get it replaced was not impressed. I had to leave the car overnight so the tyre could drain. (They drilled holes in it) It still made a mess of the workshop when they took it off the rim. Thankfully they didn't charge me any extra. So in addition to a new tyre, I was also out of pocket for a taxi to and from the tyre shop, and a new tyre mobility kit. ($250ish I think) I would have been better off using road assistance and I now carry a space saver tyre in the boot also.
The liquid guey stuff will have its limits sealing tyres as do plugs have. But it is very convenient when it works. As a country driver I do prefer a spare wheel. The frunk of a Nose Cone RWD can hold a spare tire with minor mods. A BMW X5 space saver wheel (2nd hand Ebay) fits for the Model S but you need to change the tire (expensive) to get the same outer diameter. To lift the car I use a 2.5 ton 85 - 385mm low profile jack and a jack pad. The torque of the wheel nuts is quite high (175Nm on my car) and I carry a long 21mm socket plus a torque wrench for leverage and tightning to specs. Perhaps an overkill for most but I do travel inland a lot and it is a peace of mind thing for me.
FYI for LR & P OWNERS: AFTER SERIOUS RESEARCH The sealant method will not work with tyres with noise cancelling foam. This is as the sealant will not reach the puncture on the rubber as it will be absorbed by the foam. Some Tyre shops even charge more to get the tyre removed if you do use it prior !!
@@LudicrousFeed I thought that too Tom, but apparently it “ain’t necessarily so”. I asked a guy at our local tyre shop who is pretty familiar with Tesla tyres. The noise reduction foam is not glued in all the way round, rather just in a few narrow bands, so the foam should reach the hole unless it is right n one of those small sections.
Noise reduction foam? Not necessarily an issue. I thought that too Tom, but apparently it “ain’t necessarily so”. I asked a guy at our local tyre shop who is pretty familiar with Tesla tyres. His opinion: The noise reduction foam is not glued in all the way round, rather just in a few narrow bands, so the foam should reach the hole and seal unless it is right in one of those small sections. Obviously it would be nice to get confirmation from Tesla themselves or perhaps a “professional” tyre specialist who has actually seen the foam used.
Thanks for checking that out with your tyre guy ... as you said I’d love to get official confirmation either way. For now I’ll leave the warning just in case!
Thanks Tom. Tyre plugs are better BUT good luck doing that unless you’re younger AND quite strong. (I’ve done plenty of tyre plugs over the last 40 odd years, but they’re always a bit of a challenge.) My wife couldn’t do a tyre plug if her life depended on it- so one of these kits in addition to tyre plugs in the car would be the really smart option.
plugging on the car is easier on the front since you can turn the wheel and push down and use body weight. Doing the back means you have to lay down which is a pain and you need someone to hold you from being pushed back
@@WholesaleTurbos I agree….. but there is probably a snowball’s chance in hell that my wife could do it, front or back. (Apart from being mid 60’s, she also suffers arthritis.)
An admittedly severe puncture in an an almost (less than 200k) Continental, so congratulating myself on my foresight, out with my Tesla puncture repair kit. Compressor worked fine, but I could not get the sealant to work. Checking the instructions (when things don’t work) to be advised that you should not rely on the sealant if its use-by date has passed. Purchased the car in 12/19 and bought all appropriate accessories shortly thereafter. On examining the sealant container, I find that it expired on 12/17, more than two years before it was sold to us. Checking with my local Tesla service centre, they had two replacements, and when we looked, they had expiry dates of 12/18. Piss poor effort Tesla.
Works fine with other cars. The sealants really aren't the best solution only for minor leaks, and arguably wreck the tyre after use. I personally carry a 12V pump (Michelin/Tata brand on Amazon), and a old school plug repair kit.
These appear to be out of stock and there's talk that they're having trouble getting more. Can someone recommend an alternative product? What is everyone carrying in case they get a flat tyre? Cheers.
Would be great to know what sealant the kit uses, and where to get refills. Also if there is any shelf life for the sealant. I know from MTB world, sealants can vary quite a bit and can dry out over time. How much does the kit weigh roughly?
I'm thinking that a better solution might be to buy a good portable 12V DC compressor that you could also use on a regular basis to top off your tires when the pressure is a little low, as mark123655 has said. Then, if you ever needed to inject a sealant, you could connect that compressor to a can of Slime or Airman sealant. Myself, I think I would inject a sealant only if I couldn't plug the tire or couldn't get expeditious roadside assistance. FutureSystem has mentioned that a bit of strength may be required to plug a tire. I have a neighbor who has acquired the Stop & Go 1075 tire plugger. That kit supposedly makes it a bit easier to plug a tire. Can't vouch for that, since I haven't used the kit myself. But, FutureSystem, it's something that you might want to look into.
Thanks for intorducing the kit, it is a life-saver! Just curious, do we need to pump the tyres once the pressure falls under 40psi, like at 38psi? or, we can hold on to it? as the drop happens almost every month for my case. I dont think I pumped my tyres every month when with a petrol car. It's more like every 6-month or yearly thing.
@@LudicrousFeed The alert that came up was in yellow colour. Was that the one? Or, there's a red one? The yellow alert came after I drove for a month (not to mention I drove just 2 times per week within 5km!), I just think it's coming up a bit too soon, wonder if there's in fact issues with the tyres. Any ideas?
Hi TT is there a listing app website of future charging stations in Australia? I have been looking Everywhere but can’t find anything apart from the Tesla future charging locations.
Tom once again thanks for a great clear explanation of the kit. It is extraordinary however that a repair kit is not included and that even a key fob is a $150 option (listening Elon?) what next, is a steering wheel going to be an option?
Thank you. I know nothing about how the sealant works. I also knew nothing about foam-filled tires. It started as a must but and now I don't know. Any more information would be appreciated.
Question Tom. You say Model S & X but show it on a M3 with foam-filled tyres? Will this work on a M3 or not. I have purchased this product, but have read that it will not work on a M3?
@@LudicrousFeed As I mentioned elsewhere: I thought that too Tom, but apparently it “ain’t necessarily so”. I asked a guy at our local tyre shop who is pretty familiar with Tesla tyres. The noise reduction foam is not glued in all the way round, rather just in a few narrow bands, so the foam should reach the hole unless it is right n one of those small sections. (Of course it would be nice to get conclusive confirmation from Tesla themselves, or a professional tyre fitter who has seen it actually get used.)
I’m wondering if sealant or plugs will prevent the tire from being properly repaired at a tire shop. I don’t know the answer to this so if anyone knows, please reply.
So if you can't use the sealant on standard SR+ tyres wouldn't a cheaper air compressor from Amazon and an old style puncture kit be much more useful? Unfortunately, I find your video rather misleading and that's being kind.
Thanks for your comment Gary. It is not my intention to be deliberately misleading and I apologise if it came across this way to you. I’m in fact trying to be transparent by sharing a report from a viewer that he was unable to adequately fill the puncture site with sealant on his foam-filled Hankook tyres on his LR Model 3. I have amended my comment and description to hopefully adequately reflect this caution/warning.
As Tesla are charging so much for their vehicles, you'd think they would supply one of these kits in every vehicle they sell....a cheap alternative to a spare tyre.....don't you agree???
@@LudicrousFeed This Tesla’s absence of spare wheel or run-flat tyres came as a shock after I put in my $150 order. It was sudden chaos. After 24hrs chasing up on solutions all over the net, finally have 2 solutions 1) Metro Sydney. 2) Country runs. But what an expensive solution with the order of a Modern Spare wheel/tyre combo, wheel bag and various tools and accessories from all over, including a road side plug and seal kit and electric tyre pump. Hidden cost of buying Tesla, reversing the stamp duty saving… 😂
BUYER CAUTION: Since posting this video, I have been made aware that the sealant MAY potentially not adequately reach puncture sites on foam-filled tyres. Use with caution.
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Have this kit so am truly grateful for your excellent video. Suggestion re the speed limit sticker: use the Speed Limit Mode instead or additionally, that way you cannot forget the about limit.
Thanks Urs! Great suggestion also 🙂👍
Had a flat up on Central Coast. Not great experience getting a Tesla temp replacement to whole day plus week to replace tyre. Have a kit. But that experience convinced me to buy a spare tyre and wheel which I have strapped in the boot plus a low profile heavy jack in the frunk. Peace of mind. And yes there is still space for the groceries and impact on range negligible.
Thanks Graham - I suppose carrying a spare is a better solution 👍
@@LudicrousFeed will a full sized spare tyre 18-inch/19-inch and a spanner kit and the jack fit in a Model 3 back or front storage?
It’s worth a video to check I suppose!
Yes the 18 full size fits in boot. I bought an aluminium wheel with well spaced spokes. Because it needs to be strapped in to make it secure. The low profile jack fits neatly in frunk.
@@LudicrousFeed excellent video idea, and a low jack from a SuperCheapAuto/Repco/AutoBarn that can handle minimal 2000 kg might be ideal because a Model 3 weighs between 1615 kg - 1850 kg and an 18-inch spare tyre aluminium wheel with spaced spokes
Thanks Tom
This may work for a very small slow leak. I decided to buy a wheel kit from USA which includes the wheel. Jack and wheel nuts so now covered for all tyre problems.
Nice work Gary 👍
Can you give a link to buy that please , thank you
Can you buy the sealant itself and top it up?
There's other kits that are way better than spraying a glue into a tire.
If you use this you are expected to replace the tire straight away, as you can't refill the tire with air once you put in the glue.
But a 4x4 puncture kit is way better, as its a thread of material that seals with heat and handles highway speeds.
And can last for a long time.
Thanks Zagan, thanks for the suggestion and I may review other kits in future 👍🙂
Whilst tyre is flat, you didn’t explain operation of sealant. Once clear tube is connected, how much sealant do you insert in tyre and how long does it take. Do you immediately inflate tyre after. Is the machine only good for one operation since tube etc is full of sealant.
Hi Tom, I bought my Tesla repair kit 3 years ago. Have kept it in the boot luckily never had to use it for a puncture
Maybe it’s a good deterrent 😁
Don't recommend using this system unless absolutely necessary. My Audi has it, and I had to use it.
It worked, no problem there. But the tyre shop I visited to get it replaced was not impressed. I had to leave the car overnight so the tyre could drain. (They drilled holes in it)
It still made a mess of the workshop when they took it off the rim.
Thankfully they didn't charge me any extra.
So in addition to a new tyre, I was also out of pocket for a taxi to and from the tyre shop, and a new tyre mobility kit. ($250ish I think)
I would have been better off using road assistance and I now carry a space saver tyre in the boot also.
Thanks for sharing your experience Brett and you are right, use it only when absolutely necessary!
The liquid guey stuff will have its limits sealing tyres as do plugs have. But it is very convenient when it works. As a country driver I do prefer a spare wheel. The frunk of a Nose Cone RWD can hold a spare tire with minor mods. A BMW X5 space saver wheel (2nd hand Ebay) fits for the Model S but you need to change the tire (expensive) to get the same outer diameter. To lift the car I use a 2.5 ton 85 - 385mm low profile jack and a jack pad. The torque of the wheel nuts is quite high (175Nm on my car) and I carry a long 21mm socket plus a torque wrench for leverage and tightning to specs. Perhaps an overkill for most but I do travel inland a lot and it is a peace of mind thing for me.
Thanks for sharing! I agree that for your situation it probably pays to carry a spare 👍🙂
I just received mine after being sold out for a long time. its amazing.
Nice 👍
FYI for LR & P OWNERS: AFTER SERIOUS RESEARCH
The sealant method will not work with tyres with noise cancelling foam. This is as the sealant will not reach the puncture on the rubber as it will be absorbed by the foam.
Some Tyre shops even charge more to get the tyre removed if you do use it prior !!
Great tip and thanks for sharing
Will definitely keep that in mind!
@@LudicrousFeed I thought that too Tom, but apparently it “ain’t necessarily so”.
I asked a guy at our local tyre shop who is pretty familiar with Tesla tyres.
The noise reduction foam is not glued in all the way round, rather just in a few narrow bands, so the foam should reach the hole unless it is right n one of those small sections.
What are some better recommended alternatives to this kit and why ?
Please and thanks !
Noise reduction foam? Not necessarily an issue.
I thought that too Tom, but apparently it “ain’t necessarily so”.
I asked a guy at our local tyre shop who is pretty familiar with Tesla tyres. His opinion:
The noise reduction foam is not glued in all the way round, rather just in a few narrow bands, so the foam should reach the hole and seal unless it is right in one of those small sections.
Obviously it would be nice to get confirmation from Tesla themselves or perhaps a “professional” tyre specialist who has actually seen the foam used.
Thanks for checking that out with your tyre guy ... as you said I’d love to get official confirmation either way. For now I’ll leave the warning just in case!
Just bought the kit ...Thank you for video ...nice simple instructions for those of us that might be a little technically challenged !🙃
Pleasure!
Thanks Tom.
Tyre plugs are better BUT good luck doing that unless you’re younger AND quite strong. (I’ve done plenty of tyre plugs over the last 40 odd years, but they’re always a bit of a challenge.)
My wife couldn’t do a tyre plug if her life depended on it- so one of these kits in addition to tyre plugs in the car would be the really smart option.
Good summary! I think the tyre repair kit is a versatile solution 👍🙂
plugging on the car is easier on the front since you can turn the wheel and push down and use body weight. Doing the back means you have to lay down which is a pain and you need someone to hold you from being pushed back
@@WholesaleTurbos I agree….. but there is probably a snowball’s chance in hell that my wife could do it, front or back.
(Apart from being mid 60’s, she also suffers arthritis.)
Can the sealant be replenished afterwards Tom? Or is it a once off .
I believe it can be replenished as per the manual
yes, you can also just purchase a sealant replacement on Tesla shop (once the current one is either used or expired)
Good explanation , thanks mate!
Pleasure!
An admittedly severe puncture in an an almost (less than 200k) Continental, so congratulating myself on my foresight, out with my Tesla puncture repair kit. Compressor worked fine, but I could not get the sealant to work. Checking the instructions (when things don’t work) to be advised that you should not rely on the sealant if its use-by date has passed. Purchased the car in 12/19 and bought all appropriate accessories shortly thereafter. On examining the sealant container, I find that it expired on 12/17, more than two years before it was sold to us. Checking with my local Tesla service centre, they had two replacements, and when we looked, they had expiry dates of 12/18. Piss poor effort Tesla.
Hmm that’s not good
This is really smart! I would assume this would work with other cars?
Presumably?
Works fine with other cars.
The sealants really aren't the best solution only for minor leaks, and arguably wreck the tyre after use.
I personally carry a 12V pump (Michelin/Tata brand on Amazon), and a old school plug repair kit.
These appear to be out of stock and there's talk that they're having trouble getting more.
Can someone recommend an alternative product?
What is everyone carrying in case they get a flat tyre?
Cheers.
I’ve got another interesting review coming soon for flat tyre situation … stay tuned
Nice review mate, thanks.
🙏🙂
Hi , do you have any experience with flat tyre, I live in country victoria and always worry about the flat tyre and how to deal with it.
Many of my viewers have purchased this: Braumach Spare Wheel and Tire for Model Y and Model 3 | RWD LR Perf
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Unboxing video! YES!
🥳
Can I still avail tesla roadside assistance even when the warranty runs out?
Yes
Looks like these aren't for sale anymore, right?
What do you think of something like this (Dynaplug Tubeless Tire Repair Tool Kit - PRO Aluminum)?
I’d have to take a look…
Would be great to know what sealant the kit uses, and where to get refills. Also if there is any shelf life for the sealant. I know from MTB world, sealants can vary quite a bit and can dry out over time. How much does the kit weigh roughly?
The sealant replacement is $A40 and is available at the AU Tesla shop. The kit weighs about 2kg
I'm thinking that a better solution might be to buy a good portable 12V DC compressor that you could also use on a regular basis to top off your tires when the pressure is a little low, as mark123655 has said. Then, if you ever needed to inject a sealant, you could connect that compressor to a can of Slime or Airman sealant. Myself, I think I would inject a sealant only if I couldn't plug the tire or couldn't get expeditious roadside assistance. FutureSystem has mentioned that a bit of strength may be required to plug a tire. I have a neighbor who has acquired the Stop & Go 1075 tire plugger. That kit supposedly makes it a bit easier to plug a tire. Can't vouch for that, since I haven't used the kit myself. But, FutureSystem, it's something that you might want to look into.
Great tip Gill, thanks 🙂👍
This literally is a 12v portable compressor?
Thanks for intorducing the kit, it is a life-saver!
Just curious, do we need to pump the tyres once the pressure falls under 40psi, like at 38psi? or, we can hold on to it? as the drop happens almost every month for my case. I dont think I pumped my tyres every month when with a petrol car. It's more like every 6-month or yearly thing.
I will usually only pump them when the alert comes up. Tip: pump tyres when they’re cold
@@LudicrousFeed The alert that came up was in yellow colour. Was that the one? Or, there's a red one?
The yellow alert came after I drove for a month (not to mention I drove just 2 times per week within 5km!), I just think it's coming up a bit too soon, wonder if there's in fact issues with the tyres. Any ideas?
Check your types once a month at least
Can you replace the sealant if it runs out after a few punctures.
The manual states you can
@@LudicrousFeed thanks Tom
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Hi TT is there a listing app website of future charging stations in Australia? I have been looking Everywhere but can’t find anything apart from the Tesla future charging locations.
I’ll have to look ... I know sometimes PlugShare has future sites listed by users. Perhaps there’s a filter?
I can't find these kits on the Tesla website in Australia, has that been the case for a while?
Yes unfortunately they’re out of stock currently (Nov 2021)
Tom once again thanks for a great clear explanation of the kit. It is extraordinary however that a repair kit is not included and that even a key fob is a $150 option (listening Elon?) what next, is a steering wheel going to be an option?
Thanks John! Would be nice if they threw in a few extras with the car!
the tyre repair kit as per link comes up with error 404 "Web page not found"
Hi Can you send me the link to buy the Tyre repair kit.
Might be out of stock for now (Sep 2021)
Thank you. I know nothing about how the sealant works. I also knew nothing about foam-filled tires. It started as a must but and now I don't know. Any more information would be appreciated.
Thanks Donald, I may consider a follow up video once I get more info 🙂👍
@@LudicrousFeed you are a fountain of information. Thank you. I may order one for my partner’s birthday. 👍
@@highbaritone Awesome! Let us know when you do 🙂
Question Tom. You say Model S & X but show it on a M3 with foam-filled tyres? Will this work on a M3 or not. I have purchased this product, but have read that it will not work on a M3?
Yes be careful with foam filled tyres for any type of car, apparently the sealant doesn’t reach the edges of the tyre if it’s foam filled ‼️
@@LudicrousFeed
As I mentioned elsewhere:
I thought that too Tom, but apparently it “ain’t necessarily so”.
I asked a guy at our local tyre shop who is pretty familiar with Tesla tyres.
The noise reduction foam is not glued in all the way round, rather just in a few narrow bands, so the foam should reach the hole unless it is right n one of those small sections.
(Of course it would be nice to get conclusive confirmation from Tesla themselves, or a professional tyre fitter who has seen it actually get used.)
I’m wondering if sealant or plugs will prevent the tire from being properly repaired at a tire shop. I don’t know the answer to this so if anyone knows, please reply.
Yes it does. Only to be used in an emergency
Appears the Kit is no longer in the Tesla AU Shop
I only have USB C outlets. Is there a new version of this tyre kit?
I’ll ask a few 2021 Model 3 owners for you ... or if any current owners can post
@@LudicrousFeed 🍻
@@roryreddog3258 Surely you have a 12v outlet as well?
@@FutureSystem738
Not in the MY 2021 Model 3
@@roryreddog3258 That's a bummer! Most car accessories require the 12v outlet ... so I guess manufacturers will have to change with the Tesla times.
So if you can't use the sealant on standard SR+ tyres wouldn't a cheaper air compressor from Amazon and an old style puncture kit be much more useful? Unfortunately, I find your video rather misleading and that's being kind.
Thanks for your comment Gary. It is not my intention to be deliberately misleading and I apologise if it came across this way to you. I’m in fact trying to be transparent by sharing a report from a viewer that he was unable to adequately fill the puncture site with sealant on his foam-filled Hankook tyres on his LR Model 3. I have amended my comment and description to hopefully adequately reflect this caution/warning.
Make sure the sealant terminals are in tact...the following video explains DIY fix if it's missing.
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I bought this because it says “Tesla” on the bag😅 but I will also carry a usual 4x4 repair kit for actual repairs😂
😁
Can it be refilled with Sealant or is it a one-time use?
Yes it can be refilled with Sealant available from the online Tesla store
As Tesla are charging so much for their vehicles, you'd think they would supply one of these kits in every vehicle they sell....a cheap alternative to a spare tyre.....don't you agree???
That would be nice
I would have thought you would have at least let down one of the tyres and found out how long it takes to reinflate it. Pointless video without that.
🤣🤣😂😂 nice try
Not impressed with Tesla’s goo and pump solution to punctures.
Yes I would probably only use this as a last resort
@@LudicrousFeed This Tesla’s absence of spare wheel or run-flat tyres came as a shock after I put in my $150 order. It was sudden chaos. After 24hrs chasing up on solutions all over the net, finally have 2 solutions 1) Metro Sydney. 2) Country runs. But what an expensive solution with the order of a Modern Spare wheel/tyre combo, wheel bag and various tools and accessories from all over, including a road side plug and seal kit and electric tyre pump. Hidden cost of buying Tesla, reversing the stamp duty saving… 😂
This is absolutely an idiot proof video. Very well done.
This video could of been 5 mins vs 11 mins
Thanks for watching though!
this seems like a cash grab, just buy some green slime and a portable air compressor
It would cost the same amount