Can Bulging Tires Be Repaired?
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Tire bulging can be repaired. The specific repair operations are as follows: 1. Hot patching can be used for repair. Hot patching, also known as fire patching, involves using high-temperature vulcanization to fuse raw rubber into the tire wound, which then cools and solidifies to seal the wound. Compared to internal patching, hot patching is suitable for more types of tire damage, even including bulges and sidewall repairs. Hot patching requires higher technical skills from the repair technician, as excessive vulcanization time during high-temperature vulcanization can lead to over-vulcanization. 2. Cold patching can also be used for repair. Cold patching includes crown quick repair and two-stage repair: crown quick repair includes mushroom nail repair and plug repair, while two-stage repair involves filling the wound with raw rubber for partial vulcanization, followed by a cold vulcanization technology patch repair method.
I was really worried when I encountered a tire bulge because, after driving for over a decade, tire issues are my biggest fear. A bulge means the internal cords of the tire are broken or the structure is damaged—this kind of damage is irreparable. On the surface, it might seem like a temporary fix could hold, but the internal gaps remain, making it prone to a blowout under high-speed stress, which is an enormous risk. I've seen people try to save money by getting a quick fix at a roadside shop, only to lose control and crash soon after. They saved on repair costs but compromised their safety. So, my advice is: if you notice a bulge, don’t hesitate—replace the tire immediately. Don’t underestimate this issue; life is more important than anything. Regularly checking tire pressure and sidewall wear can also help prevent bulges from occurring in the first place.
