What Are the Methods for Repairing Car Tires?

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DeAllie
07/28/25 7:12pm
Car tire repair methods include: plugging with rubber strips, cold patching, mushroom plugs, and sealants. Here are the detailed descriptions: 1. Plugging with Rubber Strips: Use a specialized awl to insert a rubber strip coated with adhesive into the damaged area of the tire, leaving a portion outside. Advantages: No need to separate the tire from the rim, no need for rebalancing, and quick repair time. Disadvantages: The awl can enlarge the original hole when inserted, leading to slow leaks. The quality of the rubber strip directly affects the repair quality. 2. Cold Patching: Remove the tire, sand the inside of the damaged area, apply cold patch adhesive, let it dry slightly, and then apply the cold patch. Advantages: Suitable for repairing common holes, making it the most commonly used tire repair method. Disadvantages: Cannot seal the external hole opening, allowing water to seep in and potentially damage the steel wires and fabric layers. 3. Mushroom Plugs: Similar to cold patching, but while applying the patch, a rubber strip is inserted from the inside to the outside of the tire, thoroughly sealing the hole. Advantages: Combines the benefits of plugging with rubber strips and cold patching, making it more reliable. Disadvantages: Not suitable for repairing small holes. 4. Sealants: Sealants are automotive chemical agents used to automatically fill leaks in car tires. They can only automatically repair minor tread punctures and are an emergency solution during travel.
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