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      05-02-2013, 07:02 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by VGR00 View Post
Hey Angus, Bob Jane Chermside replaced a tyre after I slimed the wheels. I had a side wall puncture and the BMW slime actually held in place for 24 hours. They weren't pleased to strip the wheel as they had to take extra precaution. They said even if a tyre suffered a repairable puncture, they wouldn't attempt to repair it if it had been slimed. I've only used it once but it was my best option at the time.
Yep. Same place that told me they wouldn't repair. Wondering if it's just them or everyone?

If it's everyone then you'd have to weigh up which is a better investment: A Slime kit and a new tyre, or a tow truck and a repair.
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