There are several tire repair options given by Tire Repair Tools manufacturer when you run over a nail or other debris that punctures your tire. While all these repairs will reseal the tire, they aren't equal in quality, safety, and longevity.

Tire Sealant
Tire sealant is the simplest flat repair method. It involves injecting a pressurized sealing chemical through the valve stem — just like inflating your tires — and letting the sealer fill the puncture. Some sealers even have enough pressure in the can to inflate the tire too.

There are also tire repair kits, which include a sealant, a portable inflator, and other useful tire repair tools. Some new cars even include these kits in place of a spare tire.

Tire sealants are for emergency use only, and you should never consider it a permanent repair. After sealing the tire, immediately drive to a repair facility to have the tire inspected and properly repaired or replaced.

When you get to the shop, make sure to warn the technician that there's sealant in the tire. Without this warning, the technician could end up with a massive mess of sealant on the floor.

Tire Plug
A tire plug is another basic flat tire repair method. The Plug is essentially a piece of string coated in unvulcanised rubber.

To install a tire plug, you remove the item from the tire that caused the puncture, then ream the hole to smooth out the hole and widen it slightly. You then place the string in the plug tool — a large, needle-like tool — and press it through the hole. Finally, pull the plug tool out slightly — just enough to free it from the plug — and remove the tool from the plug, leaving the plug behind.

Once you drive the vehicle, the heat will vulcanise the rubber and seal the hole.

A tire plug has a few benefits. First, it's a quick repair that doesn't require dismounting the tires from the wheels. It's also generally less expensive, and you can do it yourself in a pinch.

However, a tire plug is not a permanent repair. Plugs are designed for temporary use only because they have a tendency to leak and can slowly work their way out of the hole at high speeds. Also, plugs can allow water to seep in and cause the wheels and the steel bands that hold the tire in place to rust.

Tire Patch
An internal tire patch is another way some auto repair shops fix flat tires.

To complete a tire patch, the technician must remove the tire from the wheel and carefully use a grinder to remove any burrs or stray steel belts, and to create a rough surface for the patch to adhere to. The technician then glues the patch over the puncture, uses a small roller tool to smooth it out, and applies a patch sealer. Due to the tire patch's self-vulcanising properties, it will permanently affix to the tire once it heats up from normal driving.

A tire patch is superior to a plug because there's no risk of it flying out at high speeds. Plus, it creates a more reliable seal because it covers the hole and its surrounding area.

However, patches are generally more expensive because they are more time-consuming and require the technician to balance the tire. A standard patch also doesn't fill the puncture, leaving the potential for leaking down the road.

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