Sidewall Puncture

…impact damage (either immediate or delayed depending on severity of the impact), a massive cut that causes rapid air loss, or an unnoticed small puncture that allows the tire to slowly lose air over time until it fails. Blowouts are typically caused by anything that allows air to escape and prevents…

…closer than 16" apart). Repair of any punctures in the shoulder and sidewall areas are not permitted. This tire has been punctured in the tread area by a screw less than 1/4" in diameter. If no internal damage is found when the tire is dismounted, this puncture can be repaired following industry…

…"Guidelines allow the repair of punctures in a tire's tread area of up to 1/4" in diameter. Repair of larger tread punctures and of punctures to the tire's shoulder and sidewall areas are not recommended." While almost any sharp object left on the road can cause a puncture, most are caused by small…

…tire(s) can be repaired. If there is a puncture in the center of the tread area, the tire is usually repairable. See photo below for repairable area. If there is a puncture or damage to the shoulder or sidewall, the tire should be replaced. Punctures greater than a quarter inch in diameter are…

…and punctures in the tread area (up to 1/4"in size) can be repaired by trained personnel using industry-approved methods. These tires can be returned to service if they have not been driven on while flat or with very low inflation pressure. * Tires cut or punctured in the shoulder or sidewall areas,…

…in pairs on one axle at a time. Only tires of the same tire make and type must be used. However, in case of tire damage such as cuts, punctures, cracks or sidewall bulges that cause a single tire to be replaced for safety reasons, the remaining matching tire on that axle must not exceed 30 percent…

…designed to fix most tread-area punctures instantly and permanently. These tires feature standard tire construction with the exception of an extra lining inside the tire under the tread area that's coated with a puncture sealant that can permanently seal most punctures from nails, bolts or screws up…

…Pinterest Email Page to a Friend What Are Mercedes-Benz Original Extended (MOExtended Or MOE) Tires? Tires branded with MOExtended or MOE on their sidewalls identify them as being specifically tuned for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The Extended portion of the name identifies they feature run-flat-like…

… Most run-flat tires make a promise of temporary extended mobility at up to 50 miles per hour speeds for up to 50-mile distances in the event a puncture allows complete air pressure loss. However, even if driven within their speed and distance limitations, driving on run-flat tires with low or no…

…of the tire size, internal structure, load, ambient temperature and time spent stationary. Low aspect ratio tires have less sidewall flex due to their short sidewalls and much of their load carrying capacity is absorbed by the deflection of their wide footprints. The tread compounds and firm,…

…spare tires are temporary spare designs intended to get the vehicle to a trained tire service person to repair or replace the tire that's been punctured or damaged. Full-Size Temporary Spares Full-size temporary spare tires and wheels match the vehicle's original tire dimensions, but typically…

…Replacement Following a Failure All tires on a multi-axle trailer share responsibility for carrying the load. However if one tire is underinflated, punctured or fails, it no longer carries its share of the weight. If a multi-axle trailer is fully loaded, it means the remaining tires on adjacent…

…of purchase is available, the week and year the tire was manufactured (as identified by the DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) branded on the sidewall) will be used. Tire warranties also expire when the tire's original tread is worn down to 2/32" (1.6 mm) of remaining tread at which time the tread…