FAQ
Q - What area do you cover?
A - PO Postcode area.
Q - Can PunctureSafe hide or mask a dangerous puncture?
A - No! Absolutely not...
It is virtually impossible for PunctureSafe to hide or mask a dangerous puncture. Worldwide usage and countless in-house tests which have been performed have shown that PunctureSafe will not seal a tyre that has received a puncture that would weaken the tyre's inner structure to a point that could be dangerous.
Q – Can PunctureSafe be used in all types of tyres?
A - Generally Yes!...
PunctureSafe has been utilised in virtually every conceivable pneumatic tyre, accumulating millions of miles, in major fleets around the world, without any premature failure or adverse effects to the tyres or rims. Special situations with low profile high performance tyres may require assistance and support from the PunctureSafe's Technical Department prior to installation.
Q – Will PunctureSafe attack or corrode steel belts?
A - No!...
PunctureSafe's advanced proprietary seal and curing attributes have proven that the specialised rust inhibiting system protects steel belts against rust and corrosion. The unique ability to cure within a puncture also protects the steel belts from outside contaminants. This proprietary attribute is available only with PunctureSafe.
Q – Can tyres treated with PunctureSafe be retreaded?
A - Yes!...
Q – Can PunctureSafe be used in tyres with tubes?
A - Yes!...
PunctureSafe will seal punctures in both tube and tubeless tyres as long as there is rubber recovery and it is not a dangerous puncture. A tube is very unreliable. The tube is basically made of rubber and synthetics. The wall thickness of a tube is not uniform and rubber content is very critical in terms of elasticity and rubber recovery. A tube that does not contain a sufficient amount of natural rubber cannot recover (close up) after sustaining a puncture. It is critical that there be rubber recovery to assure a positive secure seal. by installing PunctureSafe into a tube, the problem of punctures can be reduced. The seal in a tube is not permanent. Tubes squirm inside a tyre at high speed if the puncturing object is left in the tyre and tube, it may rip the tube. Then even PunctureSafe may not able to help. We recommend that nails be removed on a routine basis and the tyres air pressure be maintained at maximum PSI to reduce the squirming. When a tube is punctured, the size of the puncture in the tube may be much larger than the actual puncturing object; also tubes are very susceptible to ripping.
Q – Is PunctureSafe strictly for sealing a damaged tyre?
A - No!...
PunctureSafe is a preventative maintenance tyre additive and was designed primarily to be utilised prior to a tyre receiving damage from puncturing objects and/or interior damage caused from operating tyres under inflated. After installing the vehicle is driven a minimum of 3 to 5 miles (5 to 8 km), however it is not imperative to drive the vehicle immediately. For PunctureSafe to perform its preliminary functions, the tyre and PunctureSafe must go through an initial conditioning period, at which time PunctureSafe will have coated a good percentage of the inner surfaces of the tyre. When a puncture occurs, the PunctureSafe coating encapsulates the puncturing object. When the puncturing object is removed or ejected, PunctureSafe is drawn into the puncture by the capillary action of the escaping air, the puncture closes up (rubber recovery) thereby trapping the PunctureSafe seal. The seal cures and becomes non water-soluble to protect the inner structure from outside contaminants. The PunctureSafe seal is only as strong as the tyre and can not hide or mask a dangerous puncture.
Q – Can PunctureSafe maintain correct air pressure?
A - Yes!...
Q – Does PunctureSafe extend tyre life and retard dry rot?
A - Yes!...
In-house tests have shown that PunctureSafe will retard aging within the inner structure of a tyre. Testing has also proven that PunctureSafe will reduce heat and eliminate migrating air which is directly related to increased tyre and casing life.
Q – Will PunctureSafe seal sidewall punctures?
A - Yes & No!...
However, it is important to realise that PunctureSafe cannot hide or mask a dangerous puncture. Sidewalls are much thinner than the rest of the tyre so even though there is some rubber recovery because of the flexing the tyre will lose air to some degree. If there is no damage then it could be possible to seal permanently but it could also be the case that even with severe damage to the sidewall a controlled deflation will take place allowing the driver to remove the vehicle from a dangerous location. PunctureSafe is used in many countries to allow the vehicle to travel many miles after the tyres have sustained many bullet holes to the sidewall.
Q – Will PunctureSafe last as long as the tyre?
A - Yes!...
PunctureSafe UK warranties PunctureSafe Tyre Life Extender/sealer for the legal tread life of the tyre. PunctureSafe has never failed to provide tyre protection. PunctureSafe's proprietary formulation enables the sealant to withstand heat, sheer and stress resulting from centrifugal force emanating from a rotating tyre/rim. PunctureSafe's abilities and performance is not diminished with speed, distance or time.
Q – Do you need to stir or mix PunctureSafe prior to installing?
A - No!...
Q – Must you fully deflate the tyre to apply PunctureSafe?
A - No!...
Because of our specialist equipment, only a little air will be lost during installation, usually a couple of pounds, which can be corrected upon completion. The only exception to this, is the DIY bottle, were it will be necessary to deflate the tyre fully.
Q –Does PunctureSafe have a shelf life warranty?
A - Yes!...
PunctureSafe UK certifies that when stored in factory sealed original containers, out of direct sunlight PunctureSafe may be stored for at least 5 years.
Q – Does PunctureSafe cause out of balance problems?
A - No!...
PunctureSafe cannot create an out of balance situation. If the tyre and rim are properly balanced prior to installing PunctureSafe and neither is out of round, then there will not be a change in performance. PunctureSafe does not balance tyres or rims. If a problem exists then PunctureSafe may aggravate the situation, which acts as a safety warning alerting the driver that there is definitely a tyre, rim and/or suspension problem.
Q – Is PunctureSafe compatible with tyre components?
A - Yes!...
Q – Will PunctureSafe rust or corrode rims?
A - No!...
PunctureSafe's rust and corrosion inhibiting system continuously works to prevent rust or corrosion. PunctureSafe cannot eliminate existing rust or corrosion, but will neutralise it and prevent any additional damage.
Q – Can tyres treated with PunctureSafe be repaired?
A - Yes!...
Q – Does PunctureSafe create a mess when a tyre is dismounted?
A - No!...
PunctureSafe is a viscous gel-like liquid that does not flow like water. Approximately 85% of the minimum required application amount coats the inner surface of the tyre. The remaining 15% is considered the reserve, which does settle to the bottom only when a tyre is stationary. When dismounting a tyre containing PunctureSafe, there is not enough product collected at the bottom that would allow it to splash out. If the mechanic breaks the bead prior to releasing all the air from the tyre, the PunctureSafe around the bead/rim attempts to prevent the air from escaping, resulting in a small amount of PunctureSafe blowing out, as the bead breaks away from the rim. To prevent this from happening, release all of the air pressure prior to breaking the bead. Once a mechanic understands the simple basics on handling PunctureSafe there is never a problem.
Q – Will PunctureSafe seal large punctures in high speed vehicles?
A - Yes & No!...
Q – Is PunctureSafe a permanent seal?
A - Yes & No!...
The Tyre Industry claims that "permanent repair" refers to a tyre repair that is permanently attached to the puncture area by means of adhesives and/or vulcanisation. Although PunctureSafe's seals are positive secure seals that remain airtight for the life of the tyre, PunctureSafe is not a glue or adhesive. The proprietary formulation is designed to bleed air and PunctureSafe if a tyre has received major structural damage, therefore for safety reasons the permanency of a PunctureSafe seal is contingent on the integrity of the tyre.
Q – Does PunctureSafe protect steel belts from contamination?
A - Yes!...
Q – Is a PunctureSafe seal as good as a patch?
A - Yes!...
Q – Does PunctureSafe run to the bottom of the tyre?
A - No!...
Q – Does PunctureSafe freeze in cold climates?
A - No!...
Q – Is it difficult to install PunctureSafe?
A - No!...
Q – Is the amount of PunctureSafe in a high speed tyre critical?
A - Yes!...
In order for PunctureSafe to establish a good coating throughout the inner surface of the tyre and have a 15% reserve, it required that PunctureSafe's technical calculate the total inner surface of all tyre/rim combinations and the amount of PunctureSafe required per tyre/rim assembly.
Q – Are Tyre Pressure Monitoring systems compatible with PunctureSafe?
A - Yes!...
Modern systems are a sealed unit so will not be effected by liquids.