How to deal with a missing piece on the tire sidewall?
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Regarding the specific handling methods for a missing piece on the tire sidewall: 1. If a piece of rubber is scraped off the sidewall of a car tire, it can be repaired using a special steel plug for the tire sidewall: The advantage of using a mushroom plug repair is that it can both restore the airtight layer and tightly fill the perforation in the tire body, ensuring a more durable repair effect. 2. Some small sidewall damages have repair value: Small perforations will not break the cords in the fabric layer, and the tire can still be used after repair. 3. If the piece of rubber scraped off is on the tire tread and has not reached the wear indicator, no treatment is needed: The tire wear indicator is located at the bottom of the grooves on the tire's surface. Tires are made of rubber material, which will age and wear. If the tire wears down to the wear indicator, it needs to be replaced.
If a piece is missing from the sidewall of your tire, you must never take it lightly. As someone who has driven for over a decade, I've seen too many accidents caused by sidewall damage leading to blowouts. The sidewall is the most vulnerable part of the entire tire because it bears the greatest pressure. Once damaged, it's prone to rupture at high speeds. You should immediately pull over to a safe location, such as a highway service area or an empty roadside spot, and definitely not continue driving. Put on the spare tire and drive to the nearest repair shop for inspection. Generally, mechanics will tell you that you must replace the tire because repairing the sidewall is too risky. When driving normally, be careful to avoid sharp stones or deep potholes on the roadside, and regularly inflate your tires to prevent aging, which can reduce such accidents. Safety comes first—spending a few hundred dollars on a new tire is much better than getting into an accident.
