Is it serious if a piece of the tire is missing?
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Tire missing a piece is quite serious, and replacement is recommended. The details are as follows: 1. Remove the tire: First, the tire must be removed from the rim and inspected by a professional tire dealer to determine if it can be repaired. 2. The following situations suggest the tire cannot be repaired: (1) The sidewall cannot be repaired. (During driving, the sidewall bends and deforms, which is a deformation zone. Repair materials can easily fall off, leading to air leakage. Additionally, the sidewall is composed of rubber and cord layers, making it relatively weak. Even after repair, it may not restore to its original strength condition if damaged.) (2) The puncture hole diameter on the tread exceeds 6 mm cannot be repaired. (3) If there is bead damage or deformation, tread deformation, rubber corroded by chemicals, or damage caused by driving with underinflated tires, etc.