{"id":93156,"date":"2023-09-27T22:27:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T05:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=93156"},"modified":"2025-03-19T19:33:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:33:04","slug":"what-exactly-does-service-tire-mobility-kit-mean-other-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-exactly-does-service-tire-mobility-kit-mean-other-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"What Exactly Does \u201cService Tire Mobility Kit\u201d Mean? +Other FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column93156_ee47e1-0e inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-483769  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-029765\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading93156_c51c3e-96\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tire mobility kits, also known as tire inflators or tire repair kits, are used to patch up bad tires to help you drive to a professional who can fix them properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the &ldquo;Service Tire Mobility Kit&rdquo; alert is lit on your dashboard, it&rsquo;s time for your tire mobility kit to receive some maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&rsquo;s possible to drive with tires patched up by tire mobility kits, but your top priority should be to drive to a repair shop as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Most drivers today grew up with a full-sized spare tire in the trunk of the car, ready in case of a flat while on the road. However, more modern vehicles have begun to carry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-far-can-you-drive-on-a-spare-tire-straight-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"donut tires\">donut tires<\/a>, which are smaller, temporary tires only meant to get you to the repair station. Some select modern vehicles, however, now only have what&rsquo;s called a tire mobility kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But is maintaining a tire mobility kit worth it, or should you return to the trusty spare tire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&rsquo;s the Meaning of the &ldquo;Service Tire Mobility Kit&rdquo; Alert?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once every few years, you&rsquo;ll be reminded that this kit exists by a light on your dashboard, demanding you &ldquo;Service Tire Mobility Kit.&rdquo; It means that the kit is scheduled for some maintenance. The kit usually needs a new batch of sealant because the old one has expired. You can typically visit your dealer to buy a new batch and reset the service tire mobility kit alert according to the instructions in your vehicle manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n<input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Tire Mobility Kit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tire mobility kit, which is also known as a tire inflator or tire repair kit, is a set of tools and materials that can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tire-plugs-and-patch-repair-how-long-do-they-last\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"patch a bad tire\">patch a bad tire<\/a> well enough to make it to a tire mechanic or other professional garage. Depending on the manufacturer, the contents of the kit differ. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ford\">Ford<\/a> vehicles, you&rsquo;ll typically find the kit contains an air compressor attached to a hose and a bottle of thick sealant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/hyundai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hyundai\">Hyundai<\/a> tire mobility kits, on the other hand, have a similar bottle of sealant, a filling hose, connectors, a cable, a compressor, and a pressure gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Advantages and Drawbacks of a Tire Mobility Kit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to a small-sized spare tire, the tire mobility kit has its advantages and drawbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s much easier to use a tire mobility kit to patch a tire than it is to replace the blown tire with a spare. You won&rsquo;t even need to jack up the vehicle. Simply park it on level ground away from moving traffic. The kit is also smaller and more compact than even a small-sized spare tire. It&rsquo;s easier to store and bring around, and you can bring the kit with you in different vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drawbacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tire mobility kits have a shelf life of around four years before you need to replace the sealant. In comparison, a spare tire can last up to 10 years with seasonal checks and adjustments to its tire pressure. That&rsquo;s more than double the lifetime of a tire mobility kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another drawback is that not all tire problems can be fixed with a mobility kit alone. If the tire is punctured and the hole is larger than a pencil eraser, the kit&rsquo;s sealant won&rsquo;t be able to patch it well enough for you to use the tire. The same goes for damage on the tire&rsquo;s sidewall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a nail in your tire and you use the mobility kit, you need to go to a tire repair shop right away. The kit only serves to keep you from having to call a tow truck. With a spare tire, you can at least drive on it for a bit, albeit at lower speeds than you&rsquo;re probably used to driving. You&rsquo;re not supposed to drive on the freeway with a spare tire due to your lower speed limit, but you can at least drive to a nearby repair shop to have the tire replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Another drawback is if you have a nail in your tire and you use the mobility kit, you&rsquo;ll need to go to a tire repair shop right away. This only keeps you from having to call a tow truck. If you have a spare tire, you can at least drive on it for a bit. You just have to keep your speed lower than you are probably used to driving.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/anthonyharlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Drive on a Tire Patched by a Mobility Kit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tire that&rsquo;s been patched by a mobility kit should be brought to a tire repair shop as soon as possible. The mobility kit is meant to serve as a temporary fix. You aren&rsquo;t meant to keep driving on a patched tire. If the tire&rsquo;s pressure is below 29 pounds per square inch (PSI), you shouldn&rsquo;t drive on it at all. Keep to a low speed between 12 and 50 miles per hour (mph), and if any unusual noises, vibrations, or disturbances occur, pull over and call for roadside assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tire mobility kits are, without a doubt, convenient kits to have in your vehicle. But given their drawbacks, you might want to ditch the mobility kit altogether and get a spare tire instead. Spare tires are much more reliable, and you can pick up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-will-a-patched-tire-keep-you-on-the-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tire patching kit\">tire patching kit<\/a> for smaller patches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do After Getting New Tires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After patching up your tires, consider becoming a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts Plus\">CarParts Plus<\/a> member. 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