Are Quick Tire Repair Nails Useful?
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Quick tire repair nails are useful. Here is some relevant information about tires: 1. Main materials of tires: The main material of tires is rubber. The characteristic of rubber is that it ages after prolonged use or storage, leading to significant changes in the physical properties of the tire, such as hardness and wear resistance. If an aged tire continues to be used, it may affect vehicle performance at best, or cause a tire blowout at worst. 2. Tire lifespan: Generally, all-season tires or economical tires have a lifespan of 3-5 years, with a mileage of about 50,000 kilometers. Under normal circumstances, a tire's lifespan of one year after leaving the factory is sufficient for use. However, for high-performance tires, the lifespan is only 20,000-30,000 kilometers.
Tire repair plugs are a reliable lifesaver in emergency situations. Last time I drove into the mountains and got a screw in my tire, this thing got me to the repair shop. The operation is super simple: pull out the nail, insert the rubber plug, inflate to proper pressure, and you can drive slowly for about 50 kilometers. But remember - it only works for small holes in the tread area. Never use it for sidewall damage or wounds larger than 6mm! This is a temporary fix as the rubber plug can deteriorate and leak. You must visit a professional shop for proper vulcanized repair or tire replacement within a week - driving at high speeds with unstable tire pressure is extremely dangerous.