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How to Fix a Flat Tire

Why Is It Important To Get Your Tire Repaired?

If you're driving on a tire that continuously loses air or has a puncture, it is very important to your safety to have it inspected immediately. A service professional should inspect the inside and out to determine whether tire repair is possible or if it needs to be replaced. Flat tire repair services may help to:

  • Properly repair punctures in the tread
  • Prevent further tire damage
  • Maintain tire air pressure at manufacturer recommended level

There are, of course, situations where tire repair is not the right answer. You should replace your tire, instead of attempting to repair it, if you are dealing with any of the following situations:

  • If you notice a bulge or a blister on the sidewall of a tire, you should replace that tire immediately. These are signs that lead to tire failure and could be dangerous.
  • If a tire has gone flat due to a blow out, that tire should be immediately replaced.
  • If a tire has suffered from lacerations or other significant damage, you should replace a tire immediately rather than attempting to fix a flat tire.

How To Find the Hole In Your Tire

Are you noticing a continuous loss in tire air pressure? Before you can attempt to fix a flat tire, you'll need to find the source of the leak.

  • First, check to see if you find a screw, nail or other kinds of debris sticking out of the tire. If not, finding the source of the leak can be a little bit difficult - but we have a trick that will help make this easy.
  • You'll need to fill a squirt bottle with a vegetable base soap and water solution or tire manufacturer approved leak detector liquid.
  • Inflate the tire and then spray the entire tire with your bottle full of cleaner.
  • As the cleaner runs down the tread of the tire you should notice a small volcano-like eruption of bubbles right where your puncture lies.

Now that you've found the hole in your tire, we recommend having a qualified tire professional inspect the tire and make a proper plug and patch repair if allowable by industry standards. The experts at a Goodyear dealer location near you will be able to assist you with this.

Flat Tire Tools

When it comes time to change a tire, you'll be glad to have this flat tire kit on hand:

  • Your vehicle's owner's manual
  • An inflated spare tire
  • A jack
  • A lug wrench
  • Bracing material, such as a small piece of wood or a brick

How to Change a Flat Tire

Use our step by step guide if the need for a tire change arises:

  • First, it's important to make sure that your vehicle is parked both away from traffic and on a flat surface.
    TIP: You will want to use your hazard lights, or flares if there is heavy traffic.

  • Then, place bracing material (such as pieces of wood or bricks) behind and in front of a tire that will not be lifted by the jack in order to prevent rolling and increase stability.

  • Next, you can use your vehicle's owner manual to locate your spare tire and jack. 

  • Now use your owner's manual to make sure that the jack is in the necessary position on your car in order to prevent damage.
  • Begin to jack the car up while keeping pressure on the ground (without lifting the car up entirely).

  • Remove any hubcaps or center covers so that you can access the lug nuts.

  • Using the lug wrench, turn the lug nuts counterclockwise to loosen them.

  • Next, after making sure that the jack is stable, jack up the car enough so that you are able to slip the tire off with ease.

  • Put the spare tire on the wheel and place the lug nuts in the correct positions. noResults}}

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          Articles about technical information and characteristics of tires

          On the road, various troubles can happen to a car and a rubber puncture on a car is a common case.

          The absence of a spare wheel or a standard "roll-in" seriously complicates the situation. If the driver has the skills, you can put a temporary patch on the puncture, otherwise you will have to order a tow truck.

          We recommend carrying a spare wheel, a repair kit for various occasions, the necessary tools, then you can get out of any traffic situation with dignity. If all this is not there, then you can drive on punched rubber a short distance to a service station or tire fitting. We are not talking about hundreds of kilometers of travel, we are talking about a short distance. nine0003

          Causes of loss of pressure

          Leakage of air from a car tire can occur in different situations. At the same time, punching is not necessary, there are other unforeseen and unpleasant situations. Most common:

          • A puncture is the most common occurrence on the road. In this case, the situation may worsen if the puncture is slow, that is, a sharp object is stuck in the tire and the air comes out very slowly, the driver will find out about this later, when it is completely lowered. In this situation, if a puncture is detected, you can slowly drive to the tire fitting, having previously pumped up air. nine0016
          • A cut is a more serious problem than a puncture. The size of the damage is larger, the air flows out faster and the wheel deflates almost instantly. In this case, both the main part of the tire and the side part can be damaged. The side part is thinner and easy to cut. Particularly dangerous in this regard is careless driving along the roadsides, near the curbs, in a rut with sharp edges. The tire after a cut is practically not recoverable, it only needs to be replaced with another one.
          • Malfunction of the valve (spool) - this also occurs. You can simply tighten it with a key, otherwise you will have to change the part. nine0016
          • The source of air leakage from the wheel is the nipple - it is treated by simple tightening.

          Potholes or bumps in the road can be a serious problem. Hitting such an obstacle at high speed can lead to deformation of the car disk, subsequently to damage to the rubber. Very serious damage, which is impossible to fix on your own, without the use of special equipment, you need to go to a tire service.

          Use of used car tires - adhere to manufacturer's specified service life. Otherwise, the wheel may deflate due to high wear. There is a risk of explosion directly during operation. nine0003

          Problems exist with tubeless tires - the fitting sometimes does not fit well on the disc, air leaks.

          The main causes that lead to damage to car tires and air leakage are indicated. Whether it is possible to drive on a flat tire is determined by the driver himself, taking into account his experience and capabilities.

          Run-flat hazard

          Driving with a flat tire is not recommended. Driving a car is significantly more difficult, there is a risk of getting into an accident, creating a threat to other road users. nine0003

          Among the main problems that can lead to driving with low tire pressure are:

          • the car can deviate from the main trajectory of movement, go to the side;
          • the problem described earlier becomes more pronounced with increasing speed, the car becomes almost uncontrollable;
          • increased fuel consumption - an inevitable companion of driving with a flat tire;
          • a completely flat tire is at risk of sidewall damage, cuts, which can make it completely unusable; nine0016
          • due to increasing pressure on the disc, there is a risk of rubber damage;
          • prolonged driving on a flat tire leads to disassembly of car tires, subsequently to damage to the disk;
          • sharp maneuvers are difficult, this is one of the factors of the accident.

          A flat tire is a serious hazard. Each driver must understand this and take all necessary measures to eliminate the problem. In no case should a puncture be ignored, at high speed the situation can completely get out of control. The ideal would be to replace the wheel with a spare, repair at the nearest tire shop. nine0003

          A car tire is a complex system. Consists of different elements. Manufacturers use special technologies and materials to provide the declared driving characteristics of the car. The special pattern on the main part of the tire has its own functionality, and does not serve solely for beauty. Any deviation from the norm leads to a decrease in the functionality of the tire, respectively, the car loses its qualities. Its use becomes unsafe until the problem is solved.

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          How much and how you can drive with low pressure

          It is worth noting that under no circumstances should you drive with a completely flat tire. The situation can get out of control of the driver at any time, the tire will fly off the disk, he will receive damage that will lead to new problems. It's best to call a tow truck, no matter the cost. nine0003

          An exception to the rule may be a tire that still has some air left in it. You can try to get to a service station or tire fitting. You can also try to inflate the tire to give yourself more time.

          Low pressure driving is possible subject to the following rules:

          • minimum driving speed;
          • the movement takes place without interfering with other road users;
          • sharp maneuvers on the road are not allowed; nine0016
          • one should be attentive to pits, irregularities;
          • it is necessary to periodically monitor the condition of the wheel, stop and check the tire.

          The average distance allowed to drive with a half-flat tire is 10 kilometers. This is only allowed if the above rules are observed.

          Consequences

          Delays in dealing with low tire pressure, punctures or other damage will result in negative consequences. The following systems may experience problems:

          • brakes - work efficiency is significantly reduced, which is especially pronounced during hard braking;
          • steering system - sharp maneuvers are difficult, any turn may be accompanied by a skid of the car, it becomes impossible to control the car;
          • wear of steering system elements;
          • punctured tires begin to overheat, which negatively affects their service life;
          • increased fuel consumption - this is due to an increased rolling resistance parameter of a flat tire; nine0016
          • Vehicle dynamics are reduced.

          A car with flat tires is a danger to other road users and its driving characteristics are affected.

          It must be understood that movement with insufficient pressure leads to deformation of the rubber. You run the risk of completely damaging the tire, subsequently replacing it with a new one. Therefore, the decision to drive on half-flat tires must be made carefully, carefully evaluate all the consequences and alternatives. For example, estimate the cost of replacing, repairing other damage with the price of a tow truck or calling a mobile tire fitting team. nine0003

          The maximum speed on a car with a half-flat tire depends solely on the characteristics of the tires, the type of vehicle, and other nuances. When accelerating to a speed of more than 30 km / h, complete disassembly is possible, the tire flies off the disk.

          We recommend that you have a spare wheel with you, which is supplied with the car by the manufacturer, a repair kit. You will be able to revive the wheel for a while, it will not deflate and it will be possible to get to the tire fitting. nine0003

          In the event of serious damage, tires equipped with this technology help the driver to safely cover 80 km. tracks with an average speed of not more than 80 km/h.

          Such opportunities are given to the tire by reinforcing inserts in the sidewalls made of special rubber (Fig. 1) that do not allow it to deform under the weight of the car. The tire design also includes a helical nylon layer under the tread that prevents the tire from overheating at high speed. As a result, a completely flat tire does not lose its characteristics and allows the driver to maintain control over the car. The driver gets the opportunity to safely get to the house or the nearest service without changing the wheel on the roadway. The manufacturer claims that the ride comfort with RunOnFlat tires is comparable to any other standard tyre. nine0003

          Cars equipped with such tires must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system that automatically alerts the driver in the event of a puncture. the driver may not notice a sharp drop in pressure. Therefore, for now, RunOnFlat tires are supplied to automakers for the initial equipment of new cars.

          Today tires are installed on Mini, BMW 1st and 3rd series, Opel Astra, as well as older models of BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari F430 and Rolls Royce Phantom. nine0003

          The benefits of the new technology have already been appreciated in Europe. In 2005, Goodyear sold over 1.7 million RunOnFlat tires. This volume of production was achieved through the constant expansion of contacts and interaction with automakers.

          Paul Joosten, Director of Goodyear Passenger Tire Sales and Marketing in the European Union, believes that the new technology will be the most sought after by consumers compared to other safety devices and in the coming years tires with RunOnFlat technology will become the same standard equipment on most vehicles as ABS. nine0003

          From Goodyear study Driving anxiety Problems caused by broken tires on the main road are the biggest concern for drivers (69%), followed by a breakdown in a dangerous part of the city (60%) and running out of gas (43) %). For 34% of drivers in Russia, the most serious concern is a malfunction of the brake system while driving; fear of a collision with another car is experienced by 22% of respondents; 8% are worried that they might fall asleep while driving; 1% are afraid of getting lost in unfamiliar terrain. A puncture or a tire break, along with a collision with another car, is the most common problem, each of which was encountered by 40% of Russian motorists. 29% found the lack of gasoline and the same number went astray. A little less than a quarter of respondents (23%) had their car broken down in a dangerous part of the city; 15% had brake failures while driving; 14% of drivers have fallen asleep while driving, and 3% have been the victim of street robbers.

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          Six out of ten drivers (63%) say that tires that keep going despite a puncture or tear make them feel safer while driving. Also on the list of elements that create a feeling of safety are the anti-lock braking system or ABS (49%), side airbags (44%), anti-theft mechanism (39%), central locking system (37%), navigation system or GPS (21%). Study conducted by KRC Research on 9,250 drivers aged 18 to 74 in 16 countries new active safety technology

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