Can a small car tire still run on the highway after being patched once?
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A small car tire that has been patched once should still be able to run on the highway. Here are the details: 1. Tire repair methods: The method of repair greatly affects subsequent use. Currently, the most commonly used methods are patch repair and mushroom plug repair. Patch repair involves using a repair patch on the inner side of the tire to seal the puncture and prevent air leakage. The adhesive on the patch may weaken over time, causing it to fall off, but this method has the advantage of being able to repair punctures of any shape without restrictions. The mushroom plug repair method involves shaping the repair material into a nail-like plug. If the tire was punctured by a nail, the plug fits perfectly, leaving no gaps and making it less likely to fall off. This is currently one of the better repair methods, but it is only suitable for small, nail-shaped punctures and not other types. Modern tires are generally composed of the tread, width, sidewall, bead, carcass, and steel rim, offering better stability, grip, durability, comfort, and safety. 2. Precautions: Tires that have been patched more than three times are not recommended for highway use. It is an undeniable fact that patched tires, to some extent, affect the tire's high-speed performance. Even a tire patched once is not recommended for high speeds on the highway. Tires patched more than three times should be replaced or used as a spare tire but should not be used for highway driving.
