Do I Still Need to Repair the Tire After Using Tire Sealant?

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AlexFitz
07/30/25 8:37am
Using tire sealant requires subsequent tire repair. Here are the specific details: 1. Automatic Tire Sealant: The sealant has some corrosive effect on the tire rubber. Therefore, it is generally only for emergency use. Once you reach the city, you must immediately go to a tire shop to have it cleaned and then re-repair the tire. This is because automatic tire sealant cannot permanently seal the damaged spot. 2. Material: After all, the materials are different, so the strength is not ideal. Under suitable conditions, when the sealant enters the tire through the inflation valve, under the pressure and the centrifugal force generated by the tire's rotation, it instantly polymerizes around the puncturing object or the hole, forming a polymer with certain plasticity, elasticity, and strength. This will firmly block the leak and can withstand the impact of overloaded tires and the ground for a long time.
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