DIY tubeless tire repair

One of the most common problems with wheels that arise during the operation of a car are punctures and cuts. They lead to the fact that the operation of the damaged wheel is impossible. But such problems are relatively easy to fix by repairing the resulting damage.

The method of restoring the tightness of a wheel depends on the type of tire. Tubeless and tubeless cars are now used on cars. But in view of the fact that the second option is outdated and is used less and less, we will not consider methods for repairing chamber tires.

But here it is worth noting that before choosing a recovery method, you should definitely make sure that the tire is tubeless. Of course, the easiest way to find out is by disassembling the wheel. But there are other signs that do not require any disassembly. There are only two of them:

1. Marking. All tires are marked with information, which includes dimensional parameters, design and operation features, as well as its type. If, looking at the markings, you find the word "tubeless", then the tire is tubeless. The chamber is designated as "tube type". In some cases, not words are used for designation, but letter indices - for a tubeless one it is "T", and for a chamber one - "TT".
2. Nipple. If the marking is erased, or the type designation is not found, you can carefully examine the nipple. In a tubeless tire, the valve is not high and has a flange at the base, which ensures a snug fit in the opening of the disc. In a chamber tire, the nipple is high and if you move it, it easily changes its position relative to the disc. Alternatively, you can lower the wheel and try to push the valve inward (in a tubeless tube, this cannot be done without applying significant effort, since it sits tightly);

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We figured out the type of tire, now about the repair. The best option for a puncture or cut is to go to a tire service station, where the wheel will be disassembled and the damage will be repaired from the inside with high quality. But this is far from always possible, so you will have to repair tubeless tires with your own hands.

There are several ways to restore tightness. It is worth noting that if a self-tapping screw, a piece of wire or a nail is found in the tire, do not rush to pull it out. While the element that pierced the wheel is in it, it clogs the hole. And although the air through it will etch, but not much. It will be quite possible to operate the car, periodically checking the condition of the tire and pumping it up.

If you pull out the element, air will escape through the hole very quickly. In this case, repair is required, which is reduced to blocking the resulting hole.

Repair kit for tubeless tires (awl, rasp, 3 harnesses)

The most common option is to use special harnesses. They are usually sold in a repair kit for repairing tubeless tires. Often such a set is popularly called a "wheel kit". The repair kit includes:

• harnesses;
• an awl for cleaning a hole (with a screw thread);
• an awl for pulling a tourniquet;
• glue;

Repair using such a set is convenient in that it does not require removing and disassembling the wheel, since it is possible to close the breakdown without any problems even on a car.