The Hyundai Tire Mobility Kit must first be plugged into your vehicle’s 12-volt power adapter in order to be used.
Set your parking break and relocate your vehicle to the side of the road away from oncoming traffic before using the Tire Mobility Kit.
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The Hyundai Tire Mobility Kit: How to Use It
Many of us have a flat tire problem at some point in our lives. Typically, this causes the spare tire, auto jack, and tire iron to be pulled out. However, many Hyundai cars come with a useful package. Small punctures can be fixed using the Hyundai Tire Mobility Kit, allowing you to continue driving while getting a new tire. Check out this instructional video on using the Tire Mobility Kit before driving your Hyundai.
How to change a flat tire using a tire repair kit
Find the sealant container and give it a good shake. Then, using the special hose, join the air compressor—the large rectangular device—to the sealant container.
Screw the hose from the sealant container onto the valve after removing the valve stem cap from the tire. Before connecting the air compressor to the 12-volt outlet and starting the automobile, be sure it is in the “off” position.
When the compressor is turned on, the tire will be filled with air and sealant, which will be applied internally to cover up any cracks or punctures that may have caused leaks. Don’t operate the air compressor for any longer than is necessary because doing so could cause the tire to be overinflated.
Detach the kit’s cables, put it in the trunk after the tire is full, and then put the tire cap back on.
A tire repair kit is a far superior option than a spare tire because it is lighter, simpler to use, and doesn’t call for additional tools like a jack and wrench. A tire repair kit is available for purchase from auto parts retailers or can be found in the trunk of some new cars, such as Hyundai or Kia models (which call them tire mobility kits).
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The tire mobility kit is what?
The smallest item in a trunk is a tire repair kit, sometimes known as an inflator or mobility kit because there isn’t a spare tire required. Instead, you receive a package that includes an air compressor with a hose attached and a built-in bottle of a viscous, sticky sealant.
How long is the tire patch kit good for?
If used properly, you can anticipate it to last an average of 7–10 years. To ensure that the tire patch lasts, simply make sure the plug is thoroughly cleaned and dressed before using the appropriate vulcanizing chemical. Make sure the tire’s inner and tread side are patched as well.
After using Fix-a-Flat, can I re-inflate my tire?
Yes. Fix-a-Flat will fill the tire with enough air pressure to get you back on the road while sealing punctures up to 1/4 inch in diameter. Drive the car for at least 2 to 4 miles right away, and then as soon as you can, go to a gas station or use a tire inflator to fill your tire with the appropriate amount of air pressure.
If you have a flat tire and no spare, what should you do?
Be prepared to call 911 if necessary. A dependable roadside assistance package can save your life if you are unable to seal or re-inflate a tire on your own. You can get assistance as long as you have a cell phone. It’s simple to get back on the road with Nationwide’s 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance at any time of day.
Can a nail-pierced tire be fixed?
Even if the puncture is in a minor repair region, it might not be possible to patch it up. In order to perform a safe repair, the maximum size of the damaged area is also specified by British standard BSAU159. Therefore, if the damaged area’s diameter is greater than 6mm, a repair should not be made. This means that a tyre that has been punctured by a nail or a screw might be able to be repaired, but if the damage was caused by a larger object like a bolt or other metallic debris, the tyre could need to be replaced.
This means that a tyre that has been punctured by a nail or a screw might be able to be repaired, but if the damage was caused by a larger object like a bolt or other metallic debris, the tyre could need to be replaced. Additionally, this implies that tyre damage like splits, cuts, and gouges cannot be fixed.
If I use sealant, do I need to buy new tires?
A 125-mile driving range is promised for the AirMan Repair Sealant. However, a variety of factors, such as the following, will affect how long the repair will actually last:
- the nature of the first puncture and its size The kit can patch holes up to 6mm in diameter, however smaller holes are typically simpler to patch and will last longer.
- If the hole occurs in the middle of the tread as opposed to close to the sidewall, it is possible to obtain a much cleaner seal.
- Your driving habits, particularly how quickly you drive on a flat tire and the types of roads you frequently travel.
- how old the sealant is
- A sealant canister that has passed its expiration date will probably be less efficient at repairing punctures over the long term.
After the sealant has been applied, it is recommended that you have the tire fixed or replaced as soon as possible, and that you only use the car to get to the closest tire fitting facility.
Is a patch on a tire preferable to a plug?
Plugs can extend a tire’s lifespan by up to 25,000 more miles when put properly and under the appropriate circumstances. While plugs can be useful, patches are typically regarded as the superior, more secure solution. The most dependable and secure choice is the patch/plug combination.
How long is the lifespan of a tire mobility kit?
In order to patch punctures in tire tread caused by nails or other similar objects with a diameter of up to 6 mm, the ContiMobilityKit is a comfortable repair kit. The kit includes a small compressor and a separate sealant container with a five-year shelf life. A roadside emergency tire change is not required in the event of a puncture; instead, the trip can continue for an additional 200 km at a top speed of 80 km/h. It’s not even necessary to take apart and replace the valve core; just a few simple actions will have you back in action. The ContiMobilityKit can only be used with passenger car tires that have a 3 bar minimum tyre pressure requirement.
I have a nail in my tire; should I remove it before using Fix-a-Flat?
The solution is easy: You can, in fact, travel a short distance on a tire with a nail in it. But the nail needs to be REMOVED. It is unsafe to drive for an extended amount of time with a nail in your tire. The most crucial action to do when you see a nail in the tire of your car is to determine its depth before touching it.
When should a tire not be plugged?
The tire cannot be repaired if the shoulder or sidewall have holes or other damage. The tire must be discarded if the damages are too close together for the repairs to overlap or are immediately across from one another.
Tyre sealant: is it durable?
Both solutions should not be viewed as long-term fixes. It is merely a stopgap measure to get you to a secure location where you can get the tire permanently fixed or replaced.
Any permanent tire repair necessitates complete removal of the tire, inspection for structural damage, and only reinstallation if the tire is in a safe state.
Therefore, sealing a puncture by injecting sealant into the valve or by allowing a pre-puncture tyre to weld cannot ever be regarded as a sufficient long-term fix. Additionally, you should always be sure to get the tyre taken off and examined by a specialist.
The duration of the pre-puncture tyre weld inside the tire is another issue. If your wheels are more than a few years old, there’s a chance the sealant is no longer effective and won’t be able to completely seal a puncture, should one happen.
How long is tire sealant safe to use while driving?
Tire sealant has a very limited range of applications. It is not advised to drive for longer than 15-20 minutes on sealant due to the unpredictable nature of the liquid plug. Tire sealant is safe to use in emergencies, though, such as when you are stranded on the side of the road and need to pull over further.
ATVs are among the other typical applications for tire sealant. Before a trek, riders cover their tires with the sealant to prevent being completely stuck in the event of a flat.
Since ATVs run on low pressure, causing more flex and opportunity for the hole to be filled, sealant is highly effective for them. Additionally, tractor tires and small engines that move at very low speeds utilize tire sealant.
To attempt to seal a puncture before you discover it, sealant is used as a preventative strategy. Tractors allow you to drive on a sealant-plugged tire and rely on it to perform as intended because you’re traveling so slowly.
To stop the tractor when the sealant plug fails, simply do so. However, it is a different issue if the sealant plug fails when you are traveling at 60 mph on a highway.
On automobiles without tire-mounted electronics, such as TPMS systems, tire sealant is considered acceptable.
Fix-a-flat can harm TPMS sensors by blocking the holes necessary for the sensors to obtain an accurate reading. A TPMS light is likely to turn on if you use sealant on a car that has TPMS.
It is acceptable to put tire sealant in your tire if you are stranded on the highway without triple A but have a tire sealant can. However, until you can reach a safe location or, better still, your mechanic, travel much below the posted speed limit while using your hazards in an off-lane.
It is not advised to use tire sealant in any of these other circumstances. mostly for your own protection, but also because you will always need to reapply sealant. If you merely take it to get properly patched, you all save money, time, and headaches.
Why don’t cars come with extra tires anymore?
Q. When I learned that my new car doesn’t have a spare tire, I was shocked. Was I defrauded?
Today’s new cars come with a compressor and sealant kit to temporarily replace a flat tire, but about one-third of them do not have a spare tire. A run-flat tire, which is made to function for a short distance after losing air from a conventional puncture, is available on some vehicles without a spare.
Because of regulatory pressure to get more miles per gallon of gasoline, automakers are omitting the spare tire: by removing the 40–50 pounds that a tire and jack typically add to a car’s weight, fuel economy is somewhat increased. (Incidentally, because automakers don’t have to pay for those parts, this enhances their profits.)
The issue is that if a tire’s sidewall is cut or if the flat is brought on by more severe damage than a tread rupture, a sealant kit won’t be of much assistance. Think about investing in a spare-tire kit, which comes with a tire, jack, and lug wrench, if you want to be ready for any kind of flat tire. These starter kits cost about $150.
Before you take delivery, “know how your automobile is outfitted,” advises Chris Jones, a licensed mechanic and tire specialist at CR. “Don’t assume the car has a spare tire if you’re going to purchase it. The showroom is the finest place to learn, where you can also utilize it as a talking point, rather than on the side of the road after a flat tire.”
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