Introduction The average tire has a relatively long lifespan. Most last as much as millions of revolutions throughout several years. Well manufactured tires last a long time, but it does not mean they're completely foolproof. Every time a driver heads out on the road, they experience risks. Besides road accidents, one or several of a car's tires may get punctured. When a tire gets punctured or ruptured in any way, it goes flat. Driving with a flat tire is risky and could result in serious injury to drivers and passengers, as well as cause physical damage to the car. To remedy the problem, it's recommended to get the tires repaired or replaced. However, car tire repair is not a job for amateurs. Licensed tire service technicians should handle car tire repair jobs when the problem happens. On occasion, some drivers are skilled enough to attempt and complete the job themselves, but most people should always consult a tire service technician as soon as possible.

Table of Contents  Assess Issues. Assess Issues  What Happens When A Tire Service Technician Repairs A Tire? What Happens When A Tire Service Technician Repairs A Tire  Starting the Repair Job. Starting the Repair Job  The Tire Repair Job. The Tire Repair Job  Other Things To Know About Repairing Car Tires. Other Things To Know About Repairing Car Tires  Avoiding Temporary or 'Do It Yourself' Solutions. Avoiding Temporary or 'Do It Yourself' Solutions  Not All Tires Need Repairs. Not All Tires Need Repairs  Never Attempt A Repair On Your Own. Never Attempt A Repair On Your Own

Assess Issues Tire service technicians know how to assess possible tire issues. They assess these issues by narrowing down visual indications that may tell them if there is a serious problem at hand. They accomplish this in several ways:  If a tire is punctured by small objects (like a nail). These punctures are easily repaired; a tire service technician can fix this as long as the puncture sits in the tire's tread area and doesn't measure more than a quarter-inch to three-eighths of an inch in diameter (about 6mm to 10mm).  If a puncture sits in the shoulder or sidewall of the tire. They are likely to recommend getting the tire(s) completely replaced. Tires with injuries past the tread area can't be repaired.  If the tire has several punctures. As long as the punctures don't measure more than 16 inches apart, your tire service technicians will repair the tire(s). If not, the tire needs replacing.

Some vehicles have dual tire assemblies, known as duals. In cases where one tire goes flat, the other will carry the load for both when in operation, resulting in an overload for both tires. When this happens, both tires need inspection by a tire service technician for possible damage. Tires that have accumulated significant damage in a road accident or crash need a complete replacement, regardless of their condition.

What Happens When A Tire Service Technician Repairs A Tire? Tire puncture repairs are considered the only type of existing repair job in the commercial tire industry. The tire repairing process might appear simple to an engaged car owner. However, the tire repair process can get tricky for an amateur. Tire service technicians use special tools, equipment, and their technical knowledge to get the job done. What is a tire service technician? They are people who are specially trained to handle tire repairs. Most of the time, they are also knowledgeable about other parts of car servicing, and likely help drivers learn more about taking care of their car tires.

Starting the Repair Job When assessing the car tire, the technician starts by removing the damaged part from the car after the car is completely stationary (secured and powered down). The tire is removed from its corresponding rim, so the technician can get a thorough all-around look at the tire. Here, the technician will be able to spot what may have caused the tire to go flat. Sometimes, a tire can be temporarily repaired while it is still 'on the wheel.' However, these are usually temporary fixes and usually come off once the technician is ready to begin the actual repair work. After the tire is demounted (removed from the rim), the technician starts their thorough inspection. The inspection itself generally involves assessing the condition of the tire's material and searching for any foreign object that may have penetrated the tire's hard exterior. Depending on the object, the puncture could penetrate past the exterior material into the deeper parts of the tire, causing the air to leak out.

Most puncture repairs involves the repair of holes in the tire's tread area. The tread area of a tire is the rubber area around the tire exterior that hits the ground when the car is in motion. The area generally measures about 1 to 1.5 inches from the shoulders on each side. If the puncture(s) in this area exceed or reside in the tire's sidewall or shoulder, the tire can't be repaired in this state. Overlapping or adjacent punctures also can't be repaired. A replacement is recommended instead.

The Tire Repair Job After dismounting the tire and assessing the damage, the actual tire repair process is relatively straightforward. The puncture damage is removed with a special tool known as a carbide cutter. During the tire repair process, a carbide cutter is usually mounted on a drill set at a low speed, usually 1,200 rpm or lower. This special cutter is designed to specifically cut the body cables and steel belt within the tire's rubber. The cutting job helps stabilize the area before the tire service technician fills the resulting space with a rubber insert that's been cured. The injured portion of the tread area, as well as those in the sidewall and shoulder of the tire, typically receive section repairs. This type of repair involves the technician using special tools to take out the damage and fill in the hollowed out area. The hollowed out area, also known as the void area, is filled with raw rubber. After being filled with raw rubber, the tire is then cured in a special chamber or press to ensure the rubber sets and seals the former wound.

The rubber insert is another important part of the tire repair process. For example, the rubber used in the insert must be made of a vulcanizing material or a rubber stem that's been previously cured. The insert, if it doesn't meet those standards, can't be used in the repair process. The rubber insert is used to seal the space where the injury rests inside a tire's inner liner. Different types of repair units are made for use in tire repair, but these units always meet the standard of repairing tire wounds under a quarter- inch to three-eighths of an inch in diameter (about 6mm to 10mm). The inner liner of the wounded tire receives this reinforced repair unit. This helps strengthen the formerly injured area. The design of the tread area (the grooves in the tread) also gets completely redone, but this happens after the raw rubber is cured. A thorough section repair on a wounded tire lasts for a long time—and professional tire service technicians can spot the difference between a good and bad job.

Other Things To Know About Repairing Car Tires Other than what to expect when a tire service technician repairs tires, there are other things that a car owner should know about tire repair. Arming yourself with this knowledge can help you recognize what to do if you're in this situation.

Avoiding Temporary or 'Do It Yourself' Solutions Why is a temporary or do-it-yourself tire repair solution not appropriate? Using a string plug or patch without properly sealing a tire puncture is not strong enough to completely seal the tire's inner liner, as well as filling the hole left behind by the offending object. If left alone, the plug or patch could wear off, causing air to leak out again. Moisture may also enter the inner cavity of the tire and travel to the steel belts inside, causing possible corrosion and instability when in operation. Tire sealants or emergency inflators with sealants are also not a permanent solution. They're not a long term solution for tire repair for similar reasons as string plugs and patches.

Not All Tires Need Repairs Sometimes, an injured tire can't be repaired and instead needs to be replaced. This usually happens if the puncture is more than a quarter-inch to three-eighths of an inch in diameter (about 6mm to 10mm). Major damage from accidents and other road scenarios also qualify a tire for a complete replacement. Some tire manufacturers also have specific standards that prevent certain types of tires from getting repaired.

Never Attempt A Repair On Your Own Some car owners are savvy in car repair and maintenance. The average car owner, however, is not. For this reason, most car owners need to get help from a licensed tire repair technician to get the job done. Tires that are not repaired properly cause many issues. The main issue is an increased risk of road accidents. Tires that leak air can displace a car when it's in operation on the road. A displaced car can potentially crash into other cars and cause an accident, harming drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. It might save money, but it's not worth saving money if lives are in danger. A licensed tire repair technician performs repairs that are in line with industry standards. That means the job they perform on the vehicle will be thorough and properly repaired, ensuring a driver safety on the road. The tire gets returns back to its former state and will likely continue to perform well for years to come.

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