Can a scratch on the tire sidewall be repaired?
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Tire sidewall scratches cannot be repaired. More information about tires is as follows: 1. The tire sidewall is the weakest part of the tire. During normal driving, the tire sidewall deforms to absorb minor bumps on the road. 2. Continuing to drive with a damaged sidewall without replacing the tire poses a risk of blowout, which affects safe driving. 3. When a vehicle is in motion, the tires rub against the ground. This friction generates heat, causing the gas inside the tire to expand due to thermal expansion. The rubber at the scratched part of the sidewall becomes thinner and may not withstand the internal pressure, leading to a blowout. A blowout poses a significant hazard to vehicle safety.