Is There a Safety Hazard with Tire Repair?
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Repaired tires may pose safety hazards when driving at high speeds. Here are some related introductions to tire repair methods: 1. Traditional Plug Method: This is a relatively primitive method. The principle involves using a sharp tool like an awl to enlarge the puncture hole, then inserting a rubber strip coated with adhesive into the hole. It is simple to operate, very low-cost, and takes little time, without needing to separate the tire from the rim or perform dynamic balancing. 2. Patch Repair Method: This is the most common method, used by most tire repair shops. First, the tire is separated from the rim, and the damaged area inside the tire is sanded to help the adhesive bond more firmly. After cleaning the sanded debris, special tire repair adhesive is applied to the damaged area and its surroundings. A repair patch is then firmly pressed onto the damaged area and rolled to ensure adhesion, followed by another layer of adhesive. 3. Mushroom Plug Repair: The mushroom plug is currently the most advanced tire repair method, also an internal repair, requiring the tire and rim to be separated and dynamic balancing performed after repair. The difference between the mushroom plug and patch repair methods is that the mushroom plug can effectively fill the gaps in the puncture hole, preventing further damage to the affected area.
