6 Affordable Car And Bike Puncture Kits For The Self-Dependent Riders
Highlights
Being stranded in the middle of nowhere with a punctured tyre and no spare wheel on the car is a nightmare no one wants to experience in their life. It's hence very necessary to possess the knowledge and know-how of repairing punctures and changing tyres. This knowledge can also allow you to help others in need. And with so many videos and tutorials online, it's pretty easy to learn it as well. All you need next is to buy a puncture repair kit and carry it with you wherever you go on your car or bike. Today, we've brought you a list of 5 affordable puncture repair kits that you can grab online.
Kit with A Pressure Gauge
This one is popular because it comes with its own pressure gauge for checking if the tyres are appropriately inflated. It's got a long hose, which allows you to reach the valve easily as you monitor the tyre pressure. Remember, keeping your tyres inflated at the right pressure can increase the car's fuel efficiency. This repair kit, which is available at Rs. 549, comes with five repair strips and also includes a rasper and a needle.
Kit with A Foot Pump
A foot pump is a good accessory to have when you want to top up the air in your tyres during long trips. It gives you independence from having to wait in queues outside petrol stations to have your air refilled. This puncture repair kit comes with its own foot pump, which has a heavy steel chrome-plated cylinder and a one-metre nylon braided hose. The pump even comes with its own pressure gauge, moreover. A rasper, a needle and five repair strips also form part of this repair kit. It can be yours for Rs 1,199.
Kit with Gloves
Repairing punctures can get your hands very dirty. It's hence nice to know that the makers of this kit have bundled a pair of gloves with it. It's an all-in-one kit that really offers a lot of value for money. Apart from the gloves, it also includes a reamer, a probe, four tyre valves, ten repair strips, a pair of nose pliers, a cutter and a piece of chalk for marking your puncture spots. And all this is offered in a nifty storage bag that makes them easy to carry around. And it costs only Rs 649.
Basic Repair Kit
If you're looking for a basic kit with no knick-knacks, this is the right one for you. A reamer, a probe, a tube of rubber glue, a cutter and a set of five repair strips are found in it. And it costs just Rs 298, which makes it a great buy.
Compact Kit
If you're the organized kind, you'll like this puncture repair kit that comes with its own compact storage box, making it easy to carry around. It's got all the necessary accessories and costs Rs 389. And its T-handles feature an anti-slip rubberized design that allows users to have a firm and secure grip while performing tyre repair.
Gun Puncture Repair Kit
This kit is meant for tubeless tyres and it can patch up the tyre in under a minute. No more using a jack to raise the car, unscrew the tyre and patch it. Just identify the tear in the tyre and use the gun directly on the tear.
It oozes a rubbery liquid that quickly solidifies into a plug and repairs the damage on the car. Just ensure that the tyre still has adequate air pressure when you use this repair gun. It's more pricier than the basic kits, but to get your tyre patched in a minute makes it worth it!
If you are a DIY kind of person, you will definitely appreciate these kits. Plus it always beats standing by the side of a highway indefinitely waiting for the repair guy to arrive.