to treat (rubber) with sulfur and heat, thereby imparting strength, greater elasticity, durability, etc. to subject (a substance other than rubber) to some analogous process, as to harden it.

How does tire vulcanizing work?

This type of repair involves the inner lining of the tire as it thins and the cords become exposed. As with section and spot repairs, a layer of rubber is applied to the inside of the tire and a high-pressure heat cure to bonds the layers together for a lasting repair. Our success rate for this repair is nearly 100%.

Is it safe to vulcanize a tire?

The tire can be vulcanized if the puncture does not overlap old repair patches or if the damaged area is not directly across other holes. If the tire has multiple holes, it is safe to vulcanize as long as the punctures are at least 16-inches apart.