Like many car owners, Ian Dewson has experienced a flat tire
or two in his day; and is thankful to have the knowledge that allowed him to
patch the tire up on the spot. It is a simple process, assuming you have all
the right equipment. Below are some steps you can take to patch a tire.
First, having a patch kit, jack and tire wrench are all
necessary. First, place the jack under a sturdy and stable spot near the wheel;
there usually a flat spot on the axel where it can be applied. Once you have
set up the jack and have elevated the tire, it is time to remove the tire using
a tire wrench.
Once you have the tire removed, scan its surface for the
hole. Once you find it, reach for your patch kit. Your patch kit should
include, at the very least, these things: a handled tool with an end that
resembles a screwdriver; another handled tool that has a threading hole at the
end of it, much like a needle used for sewing; a tar-like solution separated
into strips and maybe even some rubber cement.
Use the screwdriver-like tool and stick it into the hole of
the tire in order to clean the sides of the hole for the patch job. Then,
thread the solution through the tip-hole of the threading tool, give the
solution a generous layering of rubber cement and stick it into the hole. Once
entered, turn the handle like a key and the pull it out.
