If you find yourself in the situation where you have a flat tyre, we can help you get back on the road in no time with our simple guide on how to repair a tyre.
However, if you find that you are still unable to repair the tyre, call your breakdown provider. It’s imperative that you remember to never try and change a tyre if your personal safety is at risk. If you don’t currently have a breakdown provider, try our partners at RescueMyCar.
How to Repair A Flat Tyre
Using a tyre repair kit is simple and easy to figure out – follow our five key steps:
How to Repair A Flat Tyre
Using a tyre repair kit is simple and easy to figure out – follow our five key steps:
1. Prepare the car.Apply the handbrake and remove all passengers from the car. Take the can of sealant and compressor out of the boot.
2. Locate the puncture.Examine the tyre carefully to find the puncture, bearing in mind the notes above on tyres that can’t be repaired. If you do happen to find a nail or any object in the tyre, leave it there; removing it may make the hole bigger.
3. Connect the repair kit.Screw the bottle of sealant onto the compressor, remove the dust cap and attach the compressor to the tyre valve. Then plug the compressor into the cigarette lighter or 12v socket inside your car.
4. Pump up the tyre.Check the car is in neutral, then start the engine and switch on the compressor. It should take approximately 10 minutes for it to fully re-inflate the tyre, automatically filling it with foam as it does so.
5. Replace the tyre.Once the tyre is inflated to the recommended pressure, drive to the nearest garage or tyre fitters.
How long will a repaired tyre last?
Once you have repaired a tyre, this doesn’t mean that it is safe to drive on the road as if it were a new tyre. This should only be a temporary measure and you should replace the damaged tyre – and the can of sealant in the repair kit – as soon as possible.
If you were to continue driving on a repaired tyre, this could not only put you at risk but also land you in trouble with the police.
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Need to know what tyres you need? Find out more here.
Once you have repaired a tyre, this doesn’t mean that it is safe to drive on the road as if it were a new tyre. This should only be a temporary measure and you should replace the damaged tyre – and the can of sealant in the repair kit – as soon as possible.
If you were to continue driving on a repaired tyre, this could not only put you at risk but also land you in trouble with the police.
For more CarCliq guides click here.
Need to know what tyres you need? Find out more here.
