How to Repair Car Tires?
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About the methods of car tire repair are as follows: 1. Traditional plug method. This is a rather primitive method. The principle is to first use a sharp tool like an awl to enlarge the puncture hole, then fill the hole with a rubber strip coated with glue. It's simple to operate, very low cost, takes little time, and doesn't require separating the tire from the rim or performing wheel balancing. The downside is obvious: using an awl to enlarge the hole increases the damaged area, and this repair method is not very durable, often leading to air leaks. 2. Patch repair method. This is the most common method, used by most tire repair shops. First, separate the tire from the rim, then sand the damaged area inside the tire to help the glue adhere better. Clean up the sanding debris, apply some special tire repair glue to the damaged area and its surroundings, stick the repair patch onto the damaged area, press it firmly, and then apply another layer of glue. 3. Mushroom plug repair. The mushroom plug is currently the most advanced tire repair method, belonging to the internal repair category. It requires separating the tire from the rim, and wheel balancing must be performed after the repair is completed. The difference between the mushroom plug and the patch repair method is that the mushroom plug can effectively fill the gaps in the puncture hole, preventing further expansion of the damaged area.
