Damaged tyres can be dealt with through one of two ways; getting a replacement tyre, or by using tyre sealant. Both of these have their positives and negatives.

Getting the ideal tyre for your vehicle can take some time, and if you have any plans to use your vehicle, this can certainly impede your progress. However, once you have your new tyre, you can be sure that it will last, and the chance that it will fail during a long journey is minuscule.

The alternative, using tyre sealant, also has its limitations. Firstly, it is only appropriate in some situations; it won’t work if the tyre has just reached the end of its lifespan, and it won’t work if there has been monumental damage. If you have a small hole in your tyre, it can be your ideal solution. The downside of using tyre sealant is that it doesn’t entirely deal with the issue; the tyre will always be structurally compromised, and the chances that another problem will arise with the tyre will remain high. This makes travelling long distances difficult, as the risk of being isolated in an area you don’t know may outweigh the benefits of using tyre sealant.