How to Repair a Tubeless Tire for Small Cars?
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Small car tubeless tires can be repaired using methods like inserting a plug or applying automatic tire repair liquid. Here are more details: 1. Cold Patching: This method requires removing the tire, locating the puncture, cleaning the area around it, and then applying a special tire patch from the inside to seal the leak. This approach is similar to bicycle tire repair but requires a specialized tire machine and patches. 2. Using a Mushroom Plug: This involves using a mushroom-shaped rubber patch. The plug is inserted from the inside of the tire, with the stem pushed through the puncture to the outside. The excess part outside is trimmed off, and the inside is secured with special adhesive. The stem acts as an external patch, while the cap serves as an internal patch. The mushroom plug method takes longer and is more expensive than other repair methods, but it offers better and more durable results, making it the best tire repair option.
My experience with patching tubeless tires involves handling different scenarios. If it's a small hole from a nail, using a plug is the quickest fix—just a reamer and plug tool to clean the hole and insert the plug, but this is only a temporary solution. For slightly larger holes, a patch is needed: remove the tire, sand the inner surface, and firmly press the patch for a longer-lasting repair. For big punctures, a mushroom plug works best—it anchors securely from inside out like a little mushroom. Key reminder: never patch sidewall damage; replace the tire immediately. After patching, always rebalance the wheel, or the steering wheel may shake violently at high speeds. I recommend keeping a plug kit in the trunk for emergency leaks until you reach a repair shop.
