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Facts and Information about Puncture Repairs
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So you've had a flat tyre, what now?
The most immediate problem when you have a flat tyre is to get back
on the road. You will usually need to do this by removing the
punctured tyre and fitting your spare safely out of the way of any
traffic.
However, it is critically important to organise for the punctured
tyre to be repaired as soon as possible. This is especially the
case if your vehicle's spare tyre is speed limited. Sin Hup Huat
Company performs puncture repairs and can advise you if your tyre
is repairable. Do not attempt to repair tyre punctures yourself.
Depending on the area of the tyre where the puncture occurs will
determine if the tyre is repairable. Generally tyres with punctures
in the tread area are repairable.
Puncture Repair
A flat tyre is generally caused by a puncture to a tubeless tyre's
casing, allowing air to escape and causing the tyre to deflate.
Punctures are usually caused by sharp objects like small nails and
screws. These objects tend to cause punctures less than 5mm in
diameter. If they occur within the tread area of the tyre, a repair
can be made to the tyre.
Tyres are usually beyond repair and will need replacement if there
is sizeable punctures to the tread or punctures to the tyre's
shoulder or sidewall areas.
The function of a puncture repair is to seal the tyre's casing to
prevent moisture or contaminants from entering the tyre casing or
structure. The tyre must be removed from the rim to perform a
correct puncture repair. This allows for a complete inspection of
the damage and ensures the plug used to repair the puncture bonds
properly with the tyre casing to make it air-tight. The repair is
made from the inside out.
A puncture repair usually takes around 30 minutes to complete. It
involves deflating and removing the flat tyre from the rim,
assessing and repairing the puncture before re-fitting it to the
rim and balancing the tyre on the wheel. It is then fitted to your
vehicle and your spare placed back into storage.
If you have any questions regarding tyre repairs, please speak to
one of our expert staff. |
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