Can a tire be internally patched after using a plug repair?
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After using a plug repair, the tire can still undergo an internal patch. Mushroom plug repair: Since the effectiveness of plug repair is not ideal, air leakage is prone to occur during later use. If air leakage is detected after using a plug repair, it is recommended to use a mushroom plug, which provides both internal and external repair. Mushroom plugs are suitable for tires with larger wounds, as plug repair requires enlarging the wound during the process. Notes: After using a sealing plug repair, it is not advisable to choose patch-type internal repair methods. This is because sealing plug repair requires expanding and polishing the wound area, and patch-type repair also requires polishing to ensure the adhesive bonds more firmly. The damaged area of the tire is already relatively weak, and after undergoing polishing twice, it becomes very thin. Under high tire pressure conditions, this can easily lead to a tire blowout.