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I have a flat tire or a soft tire
I have a flat tire or a soft tire
Symptom: flat tire
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Diagnostic: Tire Damage that Requires Repair
- Most punctures of nail holes or cuts up to 6mm confined to the tread may be repaired by a tyre professional using industry-approved procedures.
- An on-the-wheel plug-only repair is not reliable and is dangerous because after a puncture the inside of a tire must be inspected.
Solution:
- The proper repair of a radial tire (most tires) includes the placing of a rubber patch on the inner liner of the tire and a rubber filling of the hole.
- Do not attempt to repair tires with tread punctures larger than 6mm or any sidewall puncture. Also, do not have tires repaired that are worn below 2/32 tread depth.
- Replace your damaged tire with a spare tire – but first be sure to check the spare tire's sidewall for the correct inflation pressure, speed and mileage limitations. Take your vehicle for an inspection to a tire professional.
Symptom: soft tires
Diagnostic: Under inflation
- Reduces tread life through increased tread wear on the outside edges (or shoulders) of the tire
- Generates excessive heat, which reduces tire durability and can lead to tire failure
- Reduces fuel economy through increased rolling resistance
Solution:
Add air to your tire until it reaches the proper air pressure (psi: as measured by an air pressure gauge).
To find the proper air pressure, consult your vehicle owner’s manual or find your recommended psi on the sticker on your door.
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