What to Do When a Large Screw Punctures the Tire?

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WyattMarie
07/30/25 1:27am
You can use a "mushroom plug" for tire repair. A mushroom plug refers to a connected plug-and-patch repair material, which operates on the same principle and form as an internal tire patch. However, instead of a rubber patch, it uses a mushroom plug. This repair method is quick, resistant to high temperatures, and offers superior repair results. The following conditions make a tire unrepairable: 1. Sidewall damage: Damage to the sidewall cannot be repaired. 2. Excessive diameter: A puncture in the tread with a diameter exceeding 6 millimeters cannot be repaired. 3. Bead deformation: If there is bead deformation, tread deformation, rubber corroded by chemicals, or damage from driving on a flat tire, the tire cannot be repaired.
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