Can You Still Drive with a Bulging Tire?
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It is not recommended to continue driving with a bulging tire. Regardless of the size of the bulge, the tire should be promptly replaced or repaired, and should not be used further. Impact and Repair of a Bulging Tire: If a vehicle's tire has a bulge, especially when driving continuously in high temperatures, it is highly prone to a blowout, which severely compromises driving safety. Apart from installation and manufacturing issues, most tire bulges are caused by accidental impacts with obstacles during use, leading to localized breakage in the tire wall's cord layers. If the bulge is relatively small, it can be repaired using a hot patch method. Hot patching, also known as vulcanization, involves using high-temperature vulcanization to fuse raw rubber into the tire's damaged area, which then cools and solidifies to seal the wound. Measures to Prevent Tire Bulges: When installing tires, visit a professional tire shop and use specialized tire installation equipment and procedures; try to avoid driving for extended periods on poor road conditions—if unavoidable, keep the speed as slow as possible; develop good tire maintenance habits, regularly inspect tires for potential hazards such as cracks, scratches, bulges, or excessive tread wear, and take timely measures to prevent blowouts; check and maintain proper tire pressure, pay attention to the tire's warranty period, and ensure the use of healthy tires.
