Should a Slowly Leaking Tire Be Repaired?
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It is not recommended to immediately repair a slowly leaking tire. Frequent repairs and repeated disassembly and assembly can cause damage to the vehicle's rims and tires. The following are situations where it is not advisable to restore the tire to normal working condition through repair: 1. Large-area scratches or damage on the sidewall. 2. A 'penetrating' hole or puncture in the tread with a diameter exceeding 5mm is not recommended for repair. 3. If the entire bead (inner tire ring) is damaged or deformed, the tread is twisted, deformed, corroded by chemicals, or the tire has been 'rolled over' while underinflated, it is not recommended to restore it through 'repair'; instead, replacing the tire is advised. 4. In cases of severe damage, exposed steel belts, severe delamination, bubbling, etc., the above repair methods are not recommended, and replacing the tire is the better option.