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Why is it worth having a tire repair kit?
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Tires are of better and better quality, it is more and more difficult to puncture them, so unpleasant situations on the road occur less often than before. This may lull the vigilance of drivers who, not being afraid of a flat tire, do not have the appropriate equipment to repair it and continue their journey or at least get to the nearest car repair shop. All you need to do is have a tire repair kit in your car.
Repair kit instead of spare wheel?
A punctured tire requires replacement or repair, so drivers can use one of three solutions in such a situation - a spare wheel, a spare wheel or a repair kit. Which option is best? Most people will answer without hesitation - a spare tire, after installing it you can continue driving safely and do not have to give up your further journey. However, it is not so obvious...
The tire mounted on the spare wheel is new, previously unused and therefore different from the other three. It is often in better condition, which you will definitely feel while driving, but this difference does not necessarily have a positive impact on driving comfort and safety. Additionally, a problem may occur when changing a punctured winter tire to a spare summer tire or vice versa. You know that the tread of both is different, it is different and has a completely different function. In this case, safety is no longer so certain.
We also have a spare wheel to choose from, which is a temporary solution. You can drive at a maximum speed of 80 km/h with the spare wheel installed. It is also worth emphasizing that the grip of such wheels is much worse than that of regular tires. We do not recommend wearing it in winter conditions.
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Finally the title one tire repair kit. Many drivers still don't trust it particularly, which is a shame because it can help in many situations. Thanks to it, after the repair, we continue to drive on the same tire, which is why the tread, grip and mixture performance are still the same. The damaged tire is restored to full working order in a really short time. The repair does not require any strength from you, you do not need a jack, your hands are clean. However, if the damage is really severe, Repair Kit will not replace the spare wheel. So it's worth being able to use both options.
Tire repair kit – what's in it?
What exactly is it? Repair Kit and what can you find in it? The simplest one is simply tire sealant. This is the so-called liquid spare wheel, which to use we need a compressor.
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The alternative is Repair Kit with sealant and compressor, so you get everything you need in the package. The agent is applied through a valve, at the same time the sealant is administered and the tire is inflated. The entire process takes a maximum of 5 minutes, much less than replacing a tire. Both a tire sealant and a comprehensive one tire repair kit you will find in the Moje Auto Virage offer.
Can you replace the spare tire with Liquid spare tire? We never replace the vehicle, but only retrofit it Repair Kit, that will help you quickly and easily deal with a minor problem without having to change the wheel. Remember that sometimes you may need a larger lifebuoy.
