Is It Dangerous to Drive on the Highway After a Tire Repair?
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Driving on the highway after a tire repair can be dangerous. Here is an introduction to tire repair: Introduction: The principle of car tire repair is to use glue for vulcanization (the bonding of rubber relies on vulcanization, including the combination of the tire tread and the tire body), so that the repair patch and the tire rubber layer fuse together to compensate for the hole. Usage: Cold repair glue can bond the patch and the tire without heating, so when repairing the tire, more glue is not necessarily better—just the right amount is sufficient. Hot repair is necessary because non-cold repair glue is used, and heating is required during the repair process to promote vulcanization, which is done using an electric iron-like device for heating.
As an experienced auto mechanic, I believe extra caution is needed when driving on highways after tire repairs. A properly done internal patch can be relatively stable, but plug-type patches may cause issues at high speeds because as tire rotation speeds up and temperature rises, the repaired area could deform and leak under pressure. My suggestion is to drive around the city for a few trips after patching to check for slow leaks - a tire blowout on the highway would be too risky. It's best to keep speeds under 80-90 km/h. For long-distance trips, simply replacing with a new tire is more worry-free. After all, safety comes first - no compromises should be made.
