Can a Bulging Car Tire Be Repaired?
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Car tires with bulges cannot be repaired and need to be replaced promptly. Tire bulges are mostly caused by driving over speed bumps too quickly. Some vehicles have large wheel rims and thin tire sidewalls, making such tires particularly prone to bulging. The following are the functions of car tires: 1. Supporting weight: They bear the entire weight of the vehicle, handle the car's load, and transmit forces and moments in other directions. 2. Cushioning impact: They transmit traction and braking torque, ensuring good adhesion between the wheels and the road surface to enhance the car's power, braking, and off-road capabilities. They also work with the car's suspension to mitigate impacts during driving and dampen resulting vibrations. 3. Ensuring vehicle safety: They protect car components from severe vibrations and premature damage, adapt to the vehicle's high-speed performance, reduce driving noise, and ensure driving safety, handling stability, comfort, and fuel efficiency.
Last time my friend had a tire bulge and went to the repair shop, the experienced mechanic said it couldn't be fixed at all. A tire bulges when the inner layer of cord fabric breaks, meaning the internal structure is already damaged. Forcing it to drive could lead to a blowout at any moment. I've personally experienced tire bulges twice with my own car, and both times I replaced the tire immediately. Now when driving, I slow down before hitting potholes and always maintain the tire pressure at the manufacturer's recommended level. After all, replacing a tire costs a few hundred bucks, but a blowout causing an accident could lead to much greater losses. I suggest everyone check the tire sidewalls when washing their car each month. If you spot a bulge or cracks, don't hesitate—replace the tire early to stay safe.
