If you’re a driver or a car owner, then you’ll know that one of the biggest inconveniences you’ll encounter is a damaged tire. While damaged tires aren’t always flat, these tires are still unsafe to drive on long distances.

For this reason, it’s best to repair your tires – not just in Houston, but around the United States of America as well.

Here at Tire Zone, we’re always trying to educate our readers and clients, this is why we provide blog posts like these. We know not everyone is knowledgeable when it comes to cars, and this is why we’re sharing the tips and tricks we’ve learned in this industry.

In this blog post, we’re going to be explaining the tire repair process at Tire Zone.

First of all, a tire can be repaired only when the puncture or damage is around the tread area or the top surface of the tire. If the damage in your tire is on the sidewall, then you’re better off replacing your tire due to it being a safety concern.

Another thing to take note of is that you can only repair a tire when the puncture is no wider than a quarter-inch in diameter. Anything bigger than that needs to be discarded.

The tire repair process is done in several stages, and it goes like this:

  1. The tire is removed from the rim and an expert from our team inspects it for any additional interior or exterior damage.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned to remove any excess dirt or rubber.
  3. Our expert will pull a tire stem from the inside out. This is done to ensure that the tire will seal and that no other punctures are present on the surface.
  4. As soon as the surface area is cleared up, a special rubber glue is applied to the area. Then this is also when a tire patch is applied to the now-hardened surface of the punctured area – this will likely cause a reaction.
  5. Lastly, the tire will be inflated and placed back on your vehicle. Our experts will then check for any kind of leak or puncture, and we will do a quick road test to ensure that the repair is complete and you’re good to go.

Frankly, the tire repair process at Tire Zone is easy, and repairing your tire as soon as possible can save you a whole lot of money instead of waiting too late and having it replaced.

So if you think that your tires need to be repaired, schedule an appointment at Tire Zone.

Know that we will be happy to serve our clients in Houston and beyond – that’s a guarantee.