How close to the sidewall can a nail be?
How close to the sidewall can a nail be?
Even if the hole is at a safe distance from the sidewall, you should observe if there is any other patch or plug close to it. Usually, those mends should be no closer than 16”. If you drive off-road or for long distances frequently, consider buying a more resistant tire.
How close to the shoulder can a tire be repaired?
True tire repairs are limited to the middle, or “crown” area of the tire. The crown is defined as the center of the tread, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in from each shoulder. For most tires, the puncture repair area can also be defined by the first major groove on both shoulders.
Can you drive far with a nail in your tire?
The short answer is yes, you can drive with a nail in your tire. Drivers cruise over nails all the time and don’t realize it. Nails can lodge in a tire so tightly that air isn’t able to escape; the car hits the nail so fast and so hard that air is never given the opportunity to release.
Can you fix a tire with a nail on the edge?
If the nail in your tire is in the area covered by the steel belts, it can usually be repaired. But if it’s at the outer edge of the tread, or the sidewall, the tire has to go. A repair is neither safe nor possible.
How far should a tire be from a sidewall?
For a safe repair, the puncture must be 1/2 inch away or more from the edge of the tire tread where the internal steel belt begins. Any puncture less than 1/2 inch from the start of the internal steel belt on the shoulder or sidewall of the tire cannot be repaired (highlighted in red).
What happens if you plug a tire too close to the sidewall?
If there are punctures or damage in the shoulder or sidewall of the tire, it is not repairable. If the injuries are close enough so that the repairs overlap or the injuries are directly across from each other, the tire cannot be repaired and must be scrapped.