Should I put self-sealing glue in my tires?
Self-sealing tire glue will automatically fill the hole, making it easier to patch the puncture. However, many opinions say that self-sealing glue should not be poured into the tire.
What is self-sealing tire glue?
Self-patching glue is an adhesive whose main ingredient is a mixture of soft rubber and other additives such as Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate... which quickly treats punctures on the tire surface, maintains tire pressure, helps the vehicle operate stably and ensures safety.
Once the compound is applied to the puncture, it will spread and fill the punctured area. The tire will then return to its original state and the vehicle owner can continue their journey.
Advantages of self-patching glue
Self-sealing adhesives allow users to fix punctures without having to disassemble the tire. Self-sealing adhesives are low-cost and can be used multiple times. Self-sealing adhesives are a temporary solution for long-haul drivers who frequently travel on roads with few traffic and few rest stops.
Disadvantages of self-patching glue
Besides the outstanding advantages, self-patching glue also has many limitations:
The composition of self-patching glue contains ammonia-containing foam rubber, which can cause the wheel rim to rot. Therefore, vehicle owners should only use it in emergency situations to avoid corrosion of the rim and tire. In addition, self-patching glue is only effective for a short time, users need to quickly bring the vehicle to a maintenance facility to remove the glue and change the tire.
If the glue is applied and moved incorrectly, the glue may stick to the lowest point of the tire. This is also the cause of tire deformation, improper operation, and more seriously, it can cause unwanted accidents. Therefore, car owners need to follow the instructions for use to ensure safety during movement.
Should I pour self-repairing glue into my tires?
Many experts recommend that customers should not use self-patching glue, because then users may have to spend millions of dong to replace rims and tires.
When there is self-patching glue, the inner surface of the tire is corroded and worn out, making it impossible to patch the tire and the only way is to replace it.
The rim will also experience a similar condition with pitted, corroded or blistered surfaces at the contact point with the tire, at which point the airtight effect is no longer there. If it is polished, re-plated or used in other repair methods, it will also distort the size and cause safety problems.