HOW TO FIX A TYRE PUNCTURE

Home » Automotive » Repairs Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Mohammed Suliman Basic PLUS Author | 50 Articles Joined: December 1, 2010 South Africa How to Repair a Tyre Puncture By Mohammed Suliman | Submitted On September 21, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Everyone has the misfortune of having to deal with a punctured wheel. What's worse is that sometimes the driver might not have a spare to change it and get it repaired at the nearest car service company. Here is how to repair a punctured tyre. Enable the handbrake to avoid the opposite tyre spinning uncontrollably. Keep in mind that you need to have a plugging kit to sort this problem out and you won't need to remove the tyre unless you cannot reach the puncture. Some may find that it's easier to remove the tyre. If you are in a rush to go somewhere then keep the tyre attached to the car. The most important part about repairing punctures is finding the actual hole. This might be the process that will take the longest. You might also have to remove what has been lodged within the rubber before doing anything else. Make sure that you clean the area which has been punctured to avoid any foreign objects entering the inside of the tyre. You need to add lubricant to the puncture using an insertion tool before treading the plugging cord through the puncture. The plugging cord needs to be hanging out of the tyre and cut after the insertion tool has been removed. Inflate your tyre to the correct pressure using a pressure gauge. This will make it easier for you to make sure that there are no leakages or escaping air. It's important to check the tyre for any leaks as you can never be too sure that you have more than one puncture. The last thing you want is to have to deal with the same process again. Once this is done you need to ensure that you drive slowly as the plug may not hold as well as a professional fix. A puncture in the side wall is irreparable as the pressure that will be applied after you continue driving will break it once again. If this does happen you need to have a spare tyre in your car or you will have to call the towing service to get a replacement. It's important to know these skills as situations arise unexpectedly. You also need to always have the correct tools on hand for any conditions that come about. If you are uncertain about the mechanics of your car you need to have the user manual in reach at all times. Minty's is amongst the leading tyre suppliers in South Africa, and is recognized for our high standard of customer service. We have built a reputation amongst our customers and ensure that they receive tyres and alloy wheels of the highest quality, amongst the largest brands nationwide. Contact us on Tel: 011 661 4338 / 011 661 4339 or Email: amalgam@mintys.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Mohammed_Suliman/2017160 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 47 times Word count: 404 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Automotive: Repairs Mohammed Suliman Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Repairs Article Feed Repairs Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Run-Flat Tyres, Repair Kits And Space-Saving Spare Tyres - A Guide Motorists Caught Out Without a Spare Tyre Why Do We Carry Spare Tyres? Spare Tyre Changing Made Easy Advantages and Disadvantages of Installing Run Flat Tyres Car Maintenance - Tyre Repair Kits Ditching Spare Wheels For Self Sealing Tyres What To Do When You Have a Flat Tyre How to Change Your Flat Tyre Safely Punctures and Puncture Protection Recent Articles Your Own Guide to Brake Shoes Replacement For a Vehicle How to Identify Car Issues With Your Nose A Few Amazing Tips To Find The Best Road Assistance Plan Windshield Replacement - Cost Factors How Do You Deal With Battery Terminal Corrosion? What Your Brake Pads and Parts Say About Your Vehicle Taking Care of Your Brake Rotors Factors To Consider Before Servicing Your Car Do I Need Car Radiator Repair? What You Should Know About Your Car Radiator EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide