What is the best way to repair a car tire?

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StSophie
07/29/25 7:54am
Here are the four best methods for repairing a car tire: 1. Plugging with rubber strips. This is the quickest and most convenient method. It involves directly inserting a rubber strip into the puncture using a nail to seal the leak, allowing the tire to be used normally for a short period. However, this method is only suitable for emergency use. 2. Cold patching. Cold patching involves thinning the inner side of the tire's puncture and then applying a specialized rubber strip, repeatedly pressing it to restore the tire to normal use. Tires repaired this way are both sturdy and durable. 3. Mushroom plug repair. Mushroom plugs are made from special materials with properties very similar to rubber. They are inserted into the puncture on the inner side of the tire and then smoothed out to perfectly fit with the tire. 4. Hot vulcanization repair. The initial steps of hot vulcanization are similar to cold patching. The only difference is in the final step, where a heating device is used to melt the rubber strip, filling the tire's puncture to complete the repair.
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