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What is car tyre sealant?
From encountering a nail on the road to discovering an unexpected crack in your tyre, experiencing an unforeseen puncture is not uncommon.
Yet, aside from the conventional method of swapping out your tyre for a spare, did you know there is a straightforward and immediate way to temporarily mend your punctured tyre without needing any tools?
This involves utilising tyre sealant, a widely embraced emergency solution for puncture repair. It is a remedy frequently employed by car manufacturers, often replacing the spare tyre in most modern vehicles.
Get back on the move quickly and without the need for tools.
- Tyre Sealant is injected into the tyre through the air valve with the aid of a tyre inflator.
- The solution will temporarily seal punctures up to 6mm wide, allowing the driver to continue their journey.
- Tyre Sealant can be washed out from the tyre, allowing for a professional repair.
How do you use tyre sealant to repair a puncture?
- Locate the affected tyre and check the size of the puncture, ensuring the hole is no wider than 6mm.
- Shake the tyre sealant bottle.
- Connect the valve from the tyre sealant bottle to the tyre’s air valve. Then connect the tyre inflator to the sealant bottle, ensuring all connections are tight.
- Connect the tyre inflator to power and turn on.
- Inflate the tyre to the correct pressure, pressure values are often found within the door frame of the vehicle.
- Continue your journey, ensuring to drive under 50mph.
- Seek professional tyre repair within three days of temporary repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tyre sealant that has exceeded its expiration date may not lead to an immediate MOT test failure, as the regulations do not explicitly cover the use of outdated sealant. Nevertheless, it is essential to recognise that employing any product beyond its expiration date could prompt concerns about its suitability and potential consequences for tyre safety. The use of unsafe tyres will ultimately result in an MOT failure.
No. Ring Tyre Sealant is non-toxic and can be cleaned from the tyre and wheel with water to allow for a professional tyre repair to take place.
Yes. Ring Tyre sealant features through valve technology, allowing easy application and full compatibility with TPMS systems.
