Manufacturing

Tire repair kits gain ground, but consumers still like spares

A tire repair kit includes a compressor that is powered by an electrical cord connected to the car's 12-volt outlet, like this Continental Tire's ContiSeal. The compressor pumps air and liquid latex sealant into the tire, which is re-inflated in five to 10 minutes. Such repair kits typically cost $40 to $100 in the aftermarket.
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By:
David Sedgwick
December 11, 2012 05:00 AM

Automakers would dearly love to shed the weight, cost and bulk of full-sized or mini spare tires, and it's starting to look like they've found a preferred alternative: tire repair kits.

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