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Car Tire Sealant by mikemb(m): 11:52am On Aug 18, 2014
Do Car Tire sealants work?
Re: Car Tire Sealant by Nobody: 12:42pm On Aug 18, 2014
mikemb: Do Car Tire sealants work?

For small punctures from nails or screws, some work. But it ruins the tyre. So a simple puncture that could be repaired is no longer an option. The tyre is now scrap rubber. The sealant softens the rubber from the inside, meaning a patch won't adhere.

As a LAST option to get you home in an emergency, it's okay to use. Long-term use is dangerous.

There are 2 types:

One that is injected into a good tyre, so in the event of a puncture, it may seal a hole, depending on the size. It DOES erode the rubber from the inside, so NOT recommended.

Then another which is a pressurised can, that is injected into a flat tyre via the valve, it seals and inflates in a singular action. It must NOT be used long term.

Personally, I would NOT use any, or recommend anyone else to use them.

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Re: Car Tire Sealant by adanny01(m): 10:39pm On Aug 18, 2014
Siena:

For small punctures from nails or screws, some work. But it ruins the tyre. So a simple puncture that could be repaired is no longer an option. The tyre is now scrap rubber. The sealant softens the rubber from the inside, meaning a patch won't adhere.

As a LAST option to get you home in an emergency, it's okay to use. Long-term use is dangerous.

There are 2 types:

One that is injected into a good tyre, so in the event of a puncture, it may seal a hole, depending on the size. It DOES erode the rubber from the inside, so NOT recommended.

Then another which is a pressurised can, that is injected into a flat tyre via the valve, it seals and inflates in a singular action. It must NOT be used long term.

Personally, I would NOT use any, or recommend anyone else to use them.

I have in several occasions wanted to buy the total brand of it but declined for no obvious reason.

May be my gut was leading me aright.

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