WHAT KIND OF TIRE REPAIRS ARE NEEDED FOR FLAT TIRES?

Posted on 2/28/2023. By The Auto Doc

Flat tires are a common occurrence that every driver faces at some point in time. A flat tire can cause inconvenience, and safety concerns, and slow you down on the road. In this blog, we’ll take a look at how flat tires are repaired at auto repair shops.

• Puncture Repairs: Punctures are the most common cause of flat tires. They happen when a sharp object, such as a nail or glass, penetrates the tire and causes air to escape. At an auto repair shop, a puncture repair involves removing the object, patching the hole, and inflating the tire back to its proper pressure.
• Plug Repairs: Another common way to repair a flat tire is to use a plug. A plug is a long rubber strip that is inserted into the puncture to seal the hole. Plugs are a quick and easy way to fix a flat, but they are not a permanent solution. If you have a large puncture, a plug repair may not be enough to hold the air in the tire, and you may need to have it replaced.
• Patch Repairs: A patch repair is a more permanent solution to a flat tire. A patch is a rubber plug that is applied to the inside of the tire, covering the puncture. The patch is then secured with a special adhesive and the tire is inflated. This type of repair is more durable than a plug repair, but it can only be done if the tire has not been damaged beyond repair.
• Sidewall Repairs: If your tire has a puncture or a tear in the sidewall, it cannot be repaired. A tire with a sidewall puncture or tear must be replaced.