Puncture Repair

…of the puncture. * The location of the puncture. * Whether the tire was driven on while flat. With regard to size, if the puncture is 1/4" diameter or smaller, it may be repairable. If the hole is larger than 1/4", replacement is required. As far as location is concerned, punctures in the…

…puncture can be repaired following industry guidelines and the tire returned to service. This tire has been punctured through the shoulder area long enough ago for part of the nail head to have worn away. Since the puncture is outside the permitted repair area, this tire must be replaced. Repair of…

It can be quite a surprise to owners of vehicles equipped with run-flat tires that many shops will not repair a seemingly innocuous puncture. Tires are the only thing touching the ground on your vehicle, so they are integral to safety. As such, sometimes situations that seem manageable, can become…

…amongst drivers is related to repairing a puncture in the tire. Bridgestone, who has been developing and refining run-flats since the 1980s, states that a properly repaired DriveGuard can be put back into service. As with all tires, the DriveGuard must be repaired with a mushroom patch applied to…

…object left on the road can cause a puncture, most are caused by small nails and screws. Even though damage may be small, the steel belts now exposed to outside elements can be compromised if not addressed promptly. Repairing larger punctures and punctures to the tire's shoulder and sidewall…

…puncture, the destructive stresses encountered if the tire was driven while underinflated/flat or the quality of the repair itself, they cannot confirm if the tire has retained its full integrity or high-speed capability. Therefore, most tire manufacturers have established policies that a punctured…

…puncture or the quality of the repair, they cannot confirm that the tire has retained its high speed capability. Therefore, their policy is that a punctured and repaired tire no longer retains its speed rating and should be treated as a non-speed rated tire. "Guidelines allow the repair of punctures…

…Tire Repair The following list summarizes tire manufacturers' run-flat tire repair policies, however it should be noted that every tire manufacturer that consents to repair, does so only after the punctured tire has passed a thorough exterior and interior examination. Manufacturer/Brand Repair…

…The internal patch is important for a long-term repair. A simple plug can be forced out over time, but a patch and plug should last the life of the tire. For more information on repairing a punctured tire, read "Flat Tire Repairs." Spring is one of the best times to be a driving…