Can a cut on the side of a tire be repaired?
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Tire sidewall cuts cannot be repaired. Sidewall punctures: Sidewall punctures cannot be repaired. The rubber on the sidewall of a tire is relatively thin, and repairing it would require grinding away some of the rubber, making it even thinner and prone to blowouts. Tread punctures over six millimeters: Puncture holes in the tread exceeding six millimeters in diameter cannot be repaired. Bead damage: Damage or deformation to the bead, tread deformation, rubber corroded by chemicals, or damage from driving on a flat tire cannot be repaired. Sidewall compression marks: If there are visible signs of driving on a flat tire, such as sidewall compression marks or bubbling of the inner liner, it is not worth repairing.