Your FAQs About Patching a Flat Tire, Answered

Question 1

Q: Can I always patch a flat tire?

Accepted Answer

A: No, not all flats can be patched. If there is damage caused by a puncture that is larger than 1/4 inch in diameter, damage from driving with the flat tire over long distances or undetected debris that has been lodged inside of the tire and causing internal damages then replacement of the entire tyre may be needed.

Question 2

Q: Do I need any special tools to patch my own flat tire?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, although most patches come as kits which include everything necessary namely pliers ,cement glue,sand paper included in them .

Question 3

Q: How do I find the puncture hole?

Accepted Answer

A: Sometimes finding the leak may be tricky but one way would be running and spraying soap water along during inflation .Wherever there's bubbles surfacing up may indicate puncture hole somewhere closeby

Question 4

Q:Once found what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

A : Once found mark with marker to confirm position where air leaks hence easy identification incase misplaced

Question 5

Q: Does having multiple punctures mean that I cannot use patches?

Accepted Answer

A:. That depends on where they're located within tyre walls.If apart from adjacent each other otherwise its easier if they were far away situated as compared when clustered together