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How many centimeters can a nail penetrate a tire?

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ZoeRose

07/24/25 5:50pm

Different parts of a tire have varying thicknesses. The tread (crown) is approximately 16mm thick, and even thicker for off-road tires. The sidewall is about 6mm thick, while the bead area is around 12mm. From this, it can be understood that the tread is the thickest part of the tire, while the sidewall is the most vulnerable. When a tire is punctured by a nail, car owners can roughly assess whether the nail has penetrated based on these thickness measurements. Below is more information about car tire repairs: 1. External repair: Using a plug for a temporary fix is only suitable for emergencies and is not recommended for highway driving. 2. Internal repair: Mainly divided into three types - cold patch, hot patch, and mushroom plug. These three repair methods are suitable for highway driving, but with one condition: the tire should not have more than two existing patches, or the puncture wound should not exceed 6mm in size.

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