How Do You Repair A Tire Puncture?
You’re running late for work and as you throw your briefcase into your vehicle, you see it. You’ve got a flat. Now you’re going to have to repair it and call work to let them know you’ll miss the morning briefing. Here’s how to repair that tire puncture quickly so you can still make that important lunch meeting with your client. Step 1 Check the size and location of the damage. Attempt to repair the tire only if the puncture is less than 1/4 inch in diameter and only if the puncture is on the tire’s tread. Step 2 Evaluate the damage by removing the tire from the rim. If the object that punctured the tire has damaged the inside of the sidewalls, you will not know it unless you remove the tire and check. This will require tire irons or a professional tire changer. Step 3 Clean and buff the inside of your tire. This will give your plug good adherence and retain the air-holding ability of your tire’s inner layer. Step 4 Plug the tire. This will be a mushroom shaped plug with the top inside
