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How To Use A Tyre Repair Kit

Many cars come with a sealant and compressor kit instead of a spare. It can seal small tread punctures temporarily so you can reach a tyre shop.

DifficultyEasy
TimeAbout 15 minutes
AreaTyres and wheels
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What you need

  1. Repair kitSealant bottle and 12-volt compressor.
  2. Owner’s manualKit instructions differ between makers.

Step by step

  1. Check whether the kit can helpKits are for small punctures in the tread. They do not repair sidewall cuts or a tyre that came off the rim.
  2. Stop safelyHazard lights on, parking brake on.
  3. Connect the sealant and compressorAs shown in the kit instructions, to the tyre valve and the power socket.
  4. Inflate to the stated pressureIf the pressure cannot be reached within the time in the instructions, the damage is too big.
  5. Drive a short distanceThis spreads the sealant. Then recheck the pressure.
  6. Respect the speed limitUsually shown on a sticker that comes with the kit.

When to go to a workshop

Go to a tyre shop as soon as possible and tell them sealant was used. The sealant bottle must be replaced after use.

Questions about How To Use A Tyre Repair Kit

Can the tyre be repaired after using sealant?

Sometimes, depending on the damage and the shop’s policy.

Does sealant expire?

Yes. Check the date on the bottle.