Toyota of Dothan Debate Sealants Versus Spare Tires

Oct 14, 2013

There is a fierce debate of preparedness, practicality, and safety waging between your service experts at Toyota of Dothan. Your service team experts will give you both sides of the argument for using tire sealants or spare tires when you’re faced with a flat tire, so you can make the best decision as it affects your lifestyle.

Space Considerations

A spare tire obviously will take up more room in your vehicle than a can of tire sealant, although most cars have a compartment for spare tires. If your car cleverly stores the spare tire, it may be quite difficult to get out when you need it – which can be a problem when stuck with a flat tire on the side of the road

Some people decide they need the storage space where their tire is kept for other items, and remove the spare and replace it with a can of tire sealant for emergencies.

Less Time on the Side of the Road

Most sealants do a great job of temporarily sealing the hole in your tire so you can get back to your trip quicker. When you temporarily fix a flat with a tire sealant, you’re not stuck on the side of the road for a long period of time like you are when changing a tire. It is not overly safe to change a tire on the side of a busy highway, so using a tire sealant is a good way to get back on the road quicker and out of harm’s way.