Is Tire Plugging with Rubber Strips Safe?

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Not safe. The principle of this method is to first enlarge the puncture hole with a sharp tool like an awl, then insert a rubber strip coated with adhesive into the hole. While simple and extremely low-cost, requiring no tire-wheel separation or dynamic balancing, using an awl to enlarge the hole increases the damaged area, making air leakage more likely. Common tire repair methods are as follows: Patch Repair: This is currently a widely used method. It allows selecting patches of different sizes based on the tire damage, is reasonably priced, and offers relatively high stability. Mushroom Plug Repair: Compared to other methods, mushroom plug repair is safer, more thorough, and stable. However, it is more expensive, typically costing over a hundred yuan in the market. Additionally, it has specific requirements for the puncture; irregular or larger punctures are not suitable for mushroom plug repair.