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Can Sidewall Tire Damage Be Repaired?

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HarleyFitz

07/29/25 7:01pm

Tire sidewall damage can be repaired depending on the actual situation, and each case needs to be judged individually. If the carcass layer is not damaged, it can be repaired without increasing the risk of a blowout. However, if more than three cords in the tire sidewall carcass are broken, repair is not recommended as it may affect driving safety. Below is relevant information about car tires: 1. Structure: Modern car tires are mostly radial tires, primarily composed of a carcass layer and rubber. The carcass layer consists of crosswise and lengthwise cord layers (some may include steel wire mesh), mainly serving a load-bearing function, while the rubber provides sealing and flexible deformation. 2. Repair Principle: If the tire carcass layer is damaged, it directly affects the tire's strength—the more cords that are broken, the higher the risk of a blowout. Similarly, if the inner cords of the tire are not severed, the tire can still be used normally after restoring airtightness.

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