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Tips On How To Properly Use a Tire Repair Kit

A tire repair kit is a valuable emergency product you should carry in your vehicle. Even the most durable and strong tire can fail or get punctures unexpectedly. Car or motorcycle tire repair kits can be purchased at a local automotive parts store. Materials and tools required are listed below: Self-sealing strip tape Vulcanizer A tool to increase size of tiny holes A tool to force the plugging strip into puncture hole Below are the steps you need to follow: Step 1: Purchase gauge and pliers The gauge should range between 0 to 50 psi. Pliers are useful when removing the obstacle from the tire to expose the complete hole. Step 2: Buy extra plugging strip Instead of using a Fix-a-Flat make use of a plugging strip. Step 3: Remove object Remove the object responsible for creating the puncture or hole in your tire. It may be a nail, a screw, or a rock left on the roadway. Step 4: Apply rubber cement Making use of a patch-kit probe, cover the tip with rubber cement. Insert the pro...