Should You Replace a Tire with Sidewall Damage?
A Good Rule of Thumb to Remember Is This: When the Sidewall Is Damaged- No Matter How Small- It's Time to Replace the Tire. the Sidewall Damage Can Grow and...
A good rule of thumb to remember is this: when the sidewall is damaged- no matter how small- it's time to replace the tire. The sidewall damage can grow and compromise your safety and the safety of the drivers around you.
Is it safe to drive on a tire with sidewall damage?
It is never safe to drive on a tire with sidewall damage and that is because as you drive, the puncture, hole, or injury to the sidewall of the tire becomes bigger and worse, thereby putting yourself and other road users at risk due to possible sudden tire blowouts.
Can a tire with sidewall damage be repaired?
The puncture is within the tread area* of the tire – sidewall punctures are NOT repairable. The tire puncture is ¼ inch in diameter or less. ... If any one of the above requirements are not met, then the tire cannot be repaired safely. However, if the tire is repairable, then a patch-plug can be utilized.
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