30-10-2012, 05:12pm
Today I had a puncture which completely deflated one of my rear tyres. Some observations from the experience:
- I lease my car and included tyre replacement in the package. Called my leasing agent and he said go to KiwkFit as they are our approved fitters/suppliers. Three hours later new type and all sorted. I decided to go for the tyre cover after experiencing 12 blow-outs in 18 months with my Merc (low-profile tyres, bad luck and a rouge batch of tyres: bloody expensive experience) and this has now paid dividends. No paperwork, no pay now and claim later just simple efficiency.
- I don't have the type pressure management system on my Prestige. I did on the Merc and it forever gave false readings, was difficult to reset and never sounded when a tyre did blow. My experience is the technology doesn't quite live up to expectations.
- I also chose the spare tyre in my purchase options. Having experienced my Merc tyre issues it was a no brainer. Somehow, the can of goo just didn't seem feasible.
- Once you've taken your punctured tyre and wheel off where do you put it? It won't lay flat in the back of the Evoque. You have to remove the rear window parcel shelf and stand the tyre upright (blocking view from rearview mirror). It would appear the boot space isn't quite long enough!
Regards
Prestige with all mods cons excepting the TPM system.
- I lease my car and included tyre replacement in the package. Called my leasing agent and he said go to KiwkFit as they are our approved fitters/suppliers. Three hours later new type and all sorted. I decided to go for the tyre cover after experiencing 12 blow-outs in 18 months with my Merc (low-profile tyres, bad luck and a rouge batch of tyres: bloody expensive experience) and this has now paid dividends. No paperwork, no pay now and claim later just simple efficiency.
- I don't have the type pressure management system on my Prestige. I did on the Merc and it forever gave false readings, was difficult to reset and never sounded when a tyre did blow. My experience is the technology doesn't quite live up to expectations.
- I also chose the spare tyre in my purchase options. Having experienced my Merc tyre issues it was a no brainer. Somehow, the can of goo just didn't seem feasible.
- Once you've taken your punctured tyre and wheel off where do you put it? It won't lay flat in the back of the Evoque. You have to remove the rear window parcel shelf and stand the tyre upright (blocking view from rearview mirror). It would appear the boot space isn't quite long enough!
Regards
Prestige with all mods cons excepting the TPM system.