How to Repair a Tube-Type tyre

Tyres are categorized as tube-type tyres and tubeless tyres. The tube-type tyres have a tube that is placed between the wheel rim and the tyre outer tread. The tube which is also made of rubber is filled with air to provide the elasticity, support the vehicle weight and provide the shape of the tyre. Experiencing flat tyres is not a big challenge anymore. All one needs to do is just take the car to the nearest puncture repair shop and their problem would be resolved easily. This problem of puncture repair becomes easier if a person has a tubeless tyre in his/her vehicle. But if you are still using a tube-type tyre then it requires the tyre to be demounted from the rim and then be repaired thus in such situation rely on a reputed puncture repair centre. 

Repairing a tube-type tyre

Repairing of the tube type tyres Saltley should be done by an expert professional as for someone who has never repaired a tyre might find it difficult in their first attempt. While repairing the tube-type tyre it is essential to have the right set of tools. Some of the tools which might be required are foot pump, rubber adhesive, pliers, chalk, wheel nut spanner, rubber patch and tyre iron. Given below are the steps for repairing the tyre

• Initially, the puncture on the tyre must be located. One must look for the point where the rubber has been pierced. After finding the point the nail or anything that has pierced the rubber must be removed. Sometimes the punctures can be due to the worn-out tyres as well.

• By making use of the spanner the wheel nut must be unscrewed. The threaded side of the bolt must be tapped which brings out the wheel.

• The next step involves taking out the tube from the tyre. For this, we need to first remove one side of the tyre from the rim. Tyre iron can be used for this purpose.

• The next step involves inflating the tube and immersing it in the water to identify the puncture area. The area where the bubbles start to come out would be the punctured area.

• Then the air must be removed from the tube and the punctured area must be rubbed to smoothen it. Smoothing is required so that the patch can set in perfectly. Rubber adhesive must be added to the patch and the punctured area. It is also essential to apply some pressure so that it sticks accurately.

• After it has settled properly the puncture should be checked again by immersing it in water. After checking the tube must be placed back in the wheel and the wheel is mounted. 

• Tyre is inflated with perfect air pressure and checked.

We at HLR tyres realize the importance of tyres for a car. HLR inventory is known to offer the best and affordable tyres Bordesley Green customers can go for. We offer top-notch tyre products from the best brands in the world like Dunlop and Bridgestone for our customers to choose from. We also have a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals that offer great repairing service across the entire region.