How To DIY Repair A Tire

If your tire is accidentally punctured and leaks, don’t rush to tire replacement! Here is a practical and economical DIY tire replacement trick that can help you deal with it easily and save unnecessary replacement costs. This article will give you a detailed introduction to when it is appropriate to repair a tire, how to repair it yourself, and when you need to replace the tire, so that you can make a wise choice.

When is it suitable to repair a tire?

When a tire gets damaged, whether to replace it mainly depends on the extent of the damage, its location, age, and how worn it is. Here are some specific situations where it is suitable to repair a tire:

• Small wounds: such as small punctures caused by nails or sharp objects, and the internal structure of the tire is not damaged.
• Minor cracks: The cracks are small, do not damage the cords, and do not affect the overall strength of the tire.
• Good tire condition: The tire is of moderate age, not aged, and the degree of wear is not serious.

How to repair a car tire by yourself?

Prepare tools: Make sure you have a repair kit, including repair agents, patches, air pumps, etc.

Clean the wound: Use a detergent and cloth to clean the tire wound to ensure that no impurities are left.

Apply the patch: Apply an appropriate amount of patch to the wound, making sure that the patch can completely cover the wound.

Apply the patch: Apply the patch to the wound with the patch, making sure that the patch is flat and tightly fitted.

Inflation check: Use an air pump to inflate the tire to normal pressure and check if there is any leakage at the wound.

When is it not suitable to repair a tire?

Poor wound location: If the tire puncture is located on the sidewall or shoulder of the tire, you should not try to repair it. These locations are difficult to repair and the repair effect is not good.

Too large wound: If the puncture is located on the tire tread but the diameter is larger than ¼ inch (about 6.35 mm), the repair effect may not be ideal.

Internal damage: If the tire has internal damage, such as a broken belt, it needs to be completely replaced.

Aging or multiple repairs: If the tire has been used for many years (more than 6 years) or has a long mileage (more than 50,000 miles), or has been repaired many times before, it is recommended to replace it with a new tire to ensure driving safety.