Temperature is changing and the roads are getting hotter. Summers are the time of the year many face problems with their car tire. That’s’ also the time when you are going take many road trips. What if you find your car in the garage with a flat tire? Flat tires are an inconvenience. The common question posed by drivers in such situations is whether they have to get the tire repaired or replaced.
Get a professional to inspect your car tire:
Though you feel it’s a simple puncture wound which can be sorted out easily, repairing it is the ideal solution only when the damage affects the tread. The extent of the damage can be determined only if the tire is removed.
Paddock Imports offers services for tire repair Denver. Schedule an appointment with them today and let their technicians inspect your tires for repair or help with fixing a snow tire before winter strikes.
Guidelines that help you find out if your tire needs to be repaired or replaced:
What is the source of leak? Do you notice loss of air pressure? When the air is blown out completely, it is easily noticeable. For slow leaks locate the source of leak by checking the treads, sidewall and tire bead.
Other sources of leaks: Cuts aren’t always the cause of flat tires. A crack in the valve stem could be one of the reasons. Aluminum alloy wheels are susceptible to air leaking. Those who have cars with aluminum alloy wheels ought to regularly check their tire pressure.
Understand extent of damage:
If the sidewall is damaged, a replacement is needed whereas if the damages are sustained only in the dread, the answer varies. If the wheel is rusted or badly bent it could be repaired/replaced according to the extent of damage.
- Repairable damage: A flat tire with a split of less than ¼ inches can be repaired using plugs/patches. Before you attempt a repair, check the tread depth. Plugs and patches are often clubbed together during repairs since it is more effective that way. A plug patch protects the tire from the inside and outside.
- Non-repairable damage: When the tire has cracked/split sidewall repairs won’t prove effective. Multiple punctures located close together cannot be repaired. If the steel belt is cut, the tire is unusable.
Some damages are fixed by repairs while some mandates tire replacement. A professional would be able to guide you on this.
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