In October 2025, with the rise of self-driving and long-distance motorcycle travel, tire repair strips, thanks to their portability and efficiency, have become the "standard equipment" in car owners' emergency toolboxes. From expressways to remote national highways, this small item has repeatedly helped car owners out of crises, triggering discussions in the industry about the innovation of tire repair technology.

High-speed Horror: Mushroom Nail Adhesive Tape Escaped danger in 10 minutes
On September 19th, a car on the G15 Expressway suffered a air leak due to a screw stuck in its tire. Mr. Wang, the driver, used the Tektronix mushroom nail film that was always available in the car to complete the emergency repair. This adhesive strip adopts an integrated structure. Once inserted, it seals the wound from the inside, and its waterproof and pressure-resistant performance far exceeds that of traditional adhesive strips. It only took 10 minutes for the vehicle to regain its driving ability, avoiding the risk of a flat tire. On-site rescue workers said, "If not dealt with in time, the consequences of a high-speed tire blowout would be unimaginable." After the incident was reported by the media, the search volume for mushroom nail tape soared, and many car owners began to keep such tools in their trunks at all times.

Motorcycle travel Rescue: Adhesive tape conveys Warm power
On August 23rd, Yang Chengfeng from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, was riding a motorcycle with her 8-year-old daughter on National Road 317 in Xizang when the tire of her motorcycle suddenly broke. Two motorcycle enthusiasts from Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, came to the rescue. They used the adhesive tape they carried with them to complete the repair and presented two boards of tape to help them continue their journey. After this incident was reported by CCTV, "tape rescue" became a buzzword in the motorcycle travel circle. Industry insiders point out that the rubber strip repair does not require the tire to be removed and is suitable for nail holes with a diameter of 6mm or less, especially for emergency use of motorcycle vacuum tires.

Technological innovation: Vulcanization process enhances durability
Traditional rubber strips rely on physical filling, while the new type of vulcanized rubber strips integrate with the carcass by cross-linking rubber molecules through high temperature and high pressure. On October 5th, Mr. Li, a self-driving car owner, completed the repair using the Sfort minimally invasive tire repair Kit. The vulcanized rubber strips were as firm as the original tires after reaction, and there was no risk of them falling off even when driving at high speed. Experts say that vulcanization technology has solved the problems of easy aging and repeated air leakage of ordinary rubber strips, but it requires special tools for operation. It is recommended that beginners give priority to choosing pre-vulcanized rubber strip sets.

Market feedback: Emergency demands have given rise to a market worth hundreds of billions
Data from e-commerce platforms show that the sales volume of tire repair strips increased by 230% year-on-year in 2025, with monthly sales of sets from brands such as Xiongchi and Tektronix exceeding 100,000 pieces. Ms. Wang, the car owner, said, "This set of tools includes various sizes of rubber strips, reaming cones and glue. It's the size of a palm and doesn't take up much space, making long-distance driving more reassuring." Industry insiders predict that with the popularization of self-driving Tours, the market size of tire repair strips is expected to exceed 10 billion yuan.