A flat car tyre, unfortunately, it can happen to anyone. But what do you do if you suddenly get a flat tyre? You can use a spare wheel or a space saver, but you can also choose to quickly repair your tyre using an emergency solution. For the repair, you can use a car tyre repair kit. For a very quick and temporary emergency solution, you can use a tyre sealant.
Car tyre puncture repair kit
Do you want to repair your car tyre? Then you need a car tyre repair kit. In a tyre puncture repair kit, you will often find all the gear you need to achieve a temporary fix of a puncture. They often include; a pair of pliers, lubricant, reamer, cord-insertion tool and repair cords. However, it differs per kit what is exactly in it. The tyre puncture repair kits you find at Winparts, are all easy to use. A tyre repair is often done within 10 minutes. Ideal if you need to get back on the road quickly.
If you repaired your flat tyre with a car tyre puncture repair kit, you can continue driving. However, this does not mean that your tyre is fully recovered. So, we recommend you not drive on for too long, but to visit a tyre repairer for a permanent fix. However, you can also choose to purchase a new tyre at Winparts and replace it with the damaged tyre.
Tyre sealant
A flat car tyre, it can also happen to you. That is why it is important to always have at least one emergency solution in your car. This can be a spare tyre, a space saver or a tyre repair kit. In the case you don?t have the space for a spare tyre, a tyre sealant might be ideal. Tyre repair sealant is often just a spray around the 500 ml. This makes it easy to store it in your car. A big advantage of a tyre sealant is that you can fix your car tyre within a minute. With most tyre sealants you only have to remove the object that caused the flat tyre. Next, you open the valve and place the bottle on it. Squeeze the bottle or spray until it is empty. Next, inflate the tyre with a tyre pump or compressor. If you use a tyre repair sealant, you must be aware this is only a temporary solution. Have the tyre repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Pros and cons car tyre repair
The use of a tyre repair kit or sealant has its advantages, but also its disadvantages. The advantage is that they are very easy to use. You do not need a spare tyre or jack. In addition, you can repair the tyre directly on site and you will be on the road in no time. A disadvantage is, however, that the solution is only temporary. It is therefore advisable to have the tyre repaired or replaced permanently.
Buying car tyre puncture repair
You can buy a car tyre repair kit or tyre sealant quick and easy at Winparts. You will find a wide range of different repair methods to quickly repair your flat tyre. But, you can also purchase a new car tyre at Winparts. You will find summer tyres, winter tyres and all-season tyres in our wide range of products. You will also find other tyre accessories such as rims, wheel nut covers, wheel spacers and snow chains.