Getting a flat tire on your way to work or school can be a real inconvenience. While occasionally a flat tire will need to be replaced, many times a puncture will simply need to be repaired. Keep reading to learn about the three tire repair options available.
1. Tire Plugs
A tire plug is a piece of leather coated with an expandable and sticky rubber substance. The plug works exactly like its name suggests, as you stick it into your tire to fill the puncture hole until the air stops leaking from it. The rubber substance then completely holds the plug-in place when it hardens from the heat generated while you drive.
Making use of tire plugs to repair damages is the easiest and most cost-friendly method available to you. However, we don’t recommend tire plugs for large holes, irregularly shaped holes, holes that are close to the tire sidewall, or holes near another repaired spot. In addition, tire plugs do not typically last as