What are the pros and cons of self-sealing tires?
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Self-sealing tires have the following advantages and disadvantages: 1. Advantages: 1. Convenient and fast: No need to change the tire, no tools required, quick repair and inflation, the entire process takes only 1 minute. 2. Fire extinguishing function: Some tire repair fluids have fire extinguishing capabilities and can be used as a substitute for fire extinguishers in emergencies. 3. Prevents multiple punctures: After using tire repair fluid, a significant amount of the liquid remains inside the tire. As the vehicle moves, the tire continues to roll, so if another puncture occurs shortly after using the repair fluid, the remaining liquid can still seal the puncture. 2. Disadvantages: 1. Affects dynamic balance: Using tire repair fluid can have a certain impact on the wheel's dynamic balance, so extra caution is needed while driving. 2. Requires timely cleaning of the repair fluid and replacement of the valve core: After using tire repair fluid, it is generally necessary to clean the residual fluid from the tire and replace the valve core within six months; otherwise, it may affect the effectiveness of future uses of the repair fluid. 3. Large punctures cannot be repaired: Tire repair fluid can only seal small punctures; punctures larger than 6mm or extensive cuts cannot be repaired. 4. Affects future repairs: The rubberized protective film formed on the tire surface after use can interfere with sanding and adhesion during future repairs, posing a risk that the tire may not be repairable again. 5. Sidewall punctures cannot be repaired: There is no rubberized coating formed by the repair fluid on the tire sidewall, so punctures in the sidewall cannot be repaired.
