What to Do When a Tire Gets Scratched?

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SarahFitz
07/24/25 10:19pm
If a tire gets scratched, it must be removed from the rim and inspected by a professional tire dealer to determine if it can be repaired. The following situations indicate that the tire cannot be repaired: 1. The sidewall cannot be repaired. During driving, the sidewall flexes and deforms, which is a deformation zone. Repair materials may fall off, leading to air leakage. 2. If the puncture hole in the tread exceeds 6 mm in diameter, it cannot be repaired. 3. If there is damage or deformation to the bead, tread deformation, rubber corrosion by chemicals, or damage due to running flat. 4. Other abnormal conditions that make the tire unrepairable, such as visible signs of driving underinflated (e.g., sidewall scuff marks, air barrier bubbles, etc.), indicate that the tire structure may already be compromised and no longer usable.
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