What is the best way to repair a run-flat tire?

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BlakelyAnn
07/30/25 3:41am
The best way to repair a run-flat tire is by using a mushroom plug. Below is a detailed introduction to run-flat tire repair methods: 1. Mushroom Plug: Locate the puncture from the inside of the tire, push the mushroom stem through the hole, trim the excess part on the outside, and secure the inner part with special adhesive. The stem provides an external repair effect, while the cap serves as an internal repair. 2. Hot Patch: Similar to the cold patch method, this involves applying a specialized patch over the puncture, but with an additional step of using a heating machine to melt the patch until it bonds with the puncture. 3. Cold Patch: This method requires removing the tire from the rim, locating the puncture, cleaning the surrounding area, and applying a specialized repair patch from the inside of the tire to seal the leak. This method resembles bicycle tire repair but requires specialized equipment and patches to complete.
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