Do You Need to Replace a Tubeless Tire After It's Punctured by a Nail?
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After a tubeless tire is punctured by a nail, whether it needs to be replaced depends on the location of the puncture. If the puncture is on the sidewall, replacement is necessary because the sidewall is thinner and more prone to blowouts from the damaged area. A blowout while driving is extremely dangerous. If the puncture is on the tread, it can usually be repaired without needing replacement. However, the tire should be replaced directly under the following circumstances: 1. The diameter of the puncture hole on the tread exceeds 6 millimeters. 2. The tire bead or tread is deformed, the rubber is corroded, or the tire is damaged due to running flat. 3. The tire has been patched more than four times.