I was seeing IPL and came across the below TV AD.
https://punctureguard.jktyre.com/staging/tvc.mp4
I searched in the forum and I could not find any discussion around this one especially for cars.
This advertises a product that is branded as JK "Puncture guard" tyres.
I was intrigued by the idea and tried to do some research, but there is not much literature available to decide on a yay or a nay.
I do see that it has been available from JK Tyres since Mid 2022.
This completely takes the hassle out of even the easiest of the plugging strips and kind of self heals.
We just need to take out the intruder and fill the air and we are done.
Theoretically, this is a much better solution for cars that have run flat tyres and no spares.
And this is a great boon to people like me who do not take the car out alone because of the fear of getting a puncture in the middle of a trip and my bungling hands, with fat fingers, may not be able to get the DIY puncture done, along with the limited flexibility in the lower limb(s).
But then, why didnt any OEM jump up on this or why is this not all the rage?
I do not see much interest on this even in an enthusiast's forum like ours.
So obviously there is something that is keeping the crowds away and needs a compromise of some form - Noise, cost, comfort et.al.
Obviously if the product is that good it should have been gobbled up, though they advertise that it is only good for punctures not exceeding 6 mm breadth.
But neither have many discussed about it nor do people think it is worth a mention.
Anyone in the know, can they share their practical experience or theoretical/ hypothetical knowledge on this topic?