What to Do If a Piece of the Tire's Tread Is Chipped Off?
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Tire's tread chipped off a piece of rubber can still be used, just take it to a professional repair shop for patching. Relevant information is as follows: 1. The role of tires: Car tires are one of the important components of a vehicle, directly in contact with the road surface, working together with the car's suspension to mitigate the impact received during driving, ensuring good adhesion between the wheels and the road surface, improving the vehicle's traction, braking, and passability, and bearing the weight of the car. 2. Five situations requiring tire replacement: (1) Each tire has a production date; pay attention to the tire's service life and mileage. Exceeding this period or mileage requires tire replacement. (2) Severe tread wear. (3) Whether the tire has bubbles. (4) Abnormal tire pressure; high tire pressure makes braking difficult to control, while low tire pressure results in insufficient vehicle power. Check tire pressure before driving. (5) Whether the tire has cuts.
This is no small matter. Last time I was driving on the highway, I encountered a similar situation. If a chunk falls off the tire's tread, it means the rubber layer is damaged, and you must pull over immediately to check the depth of the damage. If you can see the inner fabric layer or steel wires, the tire is basically ruined and must be replaced. Even if the damage is shallow, you should slow down immediately and definitely not exceed 80 km/h. Remember to have the spare tire ready—many cars now come with a compact spare that can only be used temporarily for about 50 km. What worries me most is the risk of a bulge forming. If the sidewall bulges, the risk of a blowout increases dramatically. A tire repair shop mechanic once told me that a tread injury deeper than 5 mm is like a ticking time bomb. Once, when I replaced a tire, I found that the wheel rim had even been worn with dents from the missing chunk.
