3 Reasons Why You Should Never Use Tire Sealant to Fix Flats
Tire sealants may seem like a quick fix to repair flat tires when you are stranded on a highway; however, in the long run, it may not be the best solution. Many tire experts suggest avoiding using it to repair the car’s flat tire as much as possible because of the damage it causes to the tire. Here are the three reasons to avoid using it: It damages the TPMS sensor A tire-pressure monitoring system, better known as TPMS, is a sensor used in most pneumatic tires to monitor air pressure in various types of vehicles. When you repair your car’s flat tire with a sealant, it clogs your TPMS sensor, damaging it beyond repair. It’s difficult to clean While it's easy to use when it comes to fixing a flat, it’s way harder to clean when you finally repair your tire properly at a repair shop. And when it isn’t cleaned promptly, it leaks in and destroys the TPMS. Corrode the wheel When you don’t clean the tire sealant on time after fix-a-flat, it leaks in and causes damage to the overall int...