How To Repair Tubeless Tyres

Tubeless tyres are tyres that do not have tubesPlug method is considered to be accurate and
within. The inner layer of the tyre is filled with air thateffective that gives a permanent, strong and airtight
is sealed by a butyl wall lining in the interior. This typetyre repairing.
of car tyre is lined with an air-tight and impermeablePatch Method
material to reduce air permeation and keep the tyresIn this repair method, patches are used to fix the
functional.puncture. For this only file, readymade patches, and
In India, tubeless tyres have made a late entry butadhesive is used. File is mainly used to roughen the
gradually it is becoming the latest trend in the carsurface area near the punctured portion of the tyre
industry. Luxury car manufacturers likeand then readymade patches are placed inside the
Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW have already madetyre with the use of an adhesive.
the use of tubeless tyre standard but other carFiller Method
manufacturers are still in process to accept this as aFiller method is one of the most widely accepted
standard feature.methods for puncturing a tubeless tyre. Most of the
The basic structure and functioning of the traditionalcar mechanics and service providers use this method
car tyres and the tubeless types is similar but theybecause it is believed to be one of the most
differ in their methods of repairing the damage andeffective methods that give the strongest repair.
fixing the puncture. Similar to the normal tyres, theseIn this type of method, a mechanic needs a probe,
tyres also get punctured or damaged if not takenrepairing tool, needle, adhesive or vulcanizing fluid,
good care of. Tyre care and maintenance isT-shaped handle tool, rubber plug, and Allen Key.
important for all kinds of tyres whether traditional,Probe is used to displace the steel cords for easy
radial, or tubeless.application of repair strips. Repairing tool is used to
Here are the most common methods for tubelessplace the repair compound in perfect position. Needle
tyre rupture:is used to locate the torn out area and the T-shaped
Plug Methodhandle tool for application of repair strips to the car
In this type of repair method, tools required includetyres. Adhesive is required for fixing and securing the
hand drill, inserter, solution, and blades. Hand drill isstrips and the rubber plug for insertion. Allen Key is
used to clean and make the hole visible. Inserter ismainly used to drive bolts and screw to fit the tyre
used to insert the plug stem into the affected hole,repair strips better off the affected tyre portion.
solution or the adhesive is used to fix the plug and aThe key advantage of this type of repair method is
sharp blade is required to trim the extra repairthat the tyre is not required to be removed from
compound present near the punctured surface.the rim.