Can a tire with a large gash be repaired?

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ChloeLee
07/24/25 12:14am
Tires with significant damage have a low safety factor and should be replaced; patching is not recommended. Tires should also be directly replaced in the following situations: 1. Deformation of the bead or tread. 2. Over-compression due to prolonged low-pressure driving. 3. The tire has been patched more than four times. 4. The tire has been corroded by chemicals. Additional information about tires is as follows: 1. The specific replacement cycle for tires depends on their usage, but they should not be used for more than six years. 2. When replacing tires, use tires with the same size, speed rating, and load capacity as the original tires.
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