According to a car repair technician at Ninety Eight Auto (Cat Lai ward, Ho Chi Minh City), putting anti-nail solution inside the tire can help the car continue to move in some cases when the tire is punctured by a sharp object. When removing nails or sharp objects, the solution can help seal the punctured area, limiting sudden loss of breath.
However, users need to pay attention to the dynamic balance of the wheels. The liquid inside the tire can shift during operation. When the car is running, centrifugal force causes the liquid to distribute around the tire, but this state can change depending on temperature, road surface conditions and the car's stopping and parking process.
According to the technician, the change in the distribution of the solution is likely to make the mass distributed in the wheel no longer stable. At that time, the wheel may vibrate or affect the dynamic balance state, especially if the amount of solution is large or unevenly distributed.
In addition, adding a solution also increases the weight of the wheels. With a solution amount of about 3-6 kg per wheel, the total weight added on all 4 wheels can be up to tens of kilograms. This added weight can affect the load and fuel consumption of the vehicle, although the actual level depends on many operating factors.
Instead of completely relying on the nail protection layer, users can proactively prepare a tire troubleshoot kit such as a patch kit, self-patching glue and a pump. In case the tire is punctured, these options can help temporarily handle it before taking the car to a repair facility.
If using patching glue on the spot, users should still take the tire to a professional facility for inspection and proper technical treatment afterwards. Continuing to operate for a long time with a punctured tire without inspection may pose risks, depending on the location and severity of damage.
In addition, for people who regularly travel long distances, they can consider choosing tires designed by the manufacturer with appropriate puncture resistance. This is a different option from automatically adding liquid to the tire after purchase.
Thus, riveting can be beneficial in limiting air loss when the tire is punctured by a sharp object, but it is not a solution to completely eliminate the risk of tire puncture. Users should consider the benefits, costs and possible impacts on the wheel before performing.
