Can a Car Drive on the Highway After Tire Repair?
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Whether a car can drive on the highway after tire repair depends on the situation: 1. If only the part in contact with the ground has been repaired, it is permissible to drive on the highway. 2. If the tire sidewall has been damaged, driving on the highway is not allowed. 3. If the part in contact with the ground has been repaired multiple times, driving on the highway is also not allowed. Precautions for using car tires: 1. Regularly check the tire surface for cracks, deformations, or defects. 2. Avoid parking the vehicle on roads with large, sharp, or pointed stones. 3. Do not use water to cool down overheated tires. 4. Minimize the use of brakes and avoid emergency braking.
As an experienced auto repair shop veteran, there's a lot to consider when it comes to driving on highways after a tire repair. Tires patched with mushroom plugs are generally safe for highway use, but those with sidewall damage or multiple patches clustered together are a no-go. At our shop, we always recommend wheel balancing after a tire repair - otherwise, the steering wheel vibration at high speeds can make your hands go numb. Once we encountered a car owner who drove for three years without changing tires, had four patches, and still took long trips - nearly had an accident when the tire bulged on the highway. Repaired tires are best placed on the rear wheels, since front tire blowouts are more dangerous. I often remind customers that tires with more than three repairs or over five years old should be replaced - saving that little money isn't worth the risk.
