Can My Tire Be Repaired?

Can My Tire Be Repaired?

If you need tire service and you live in or around Sweetwater, Brownwood, or McGregor, bring your vehicle to one of our Stanley Auto Group locations around Texas and let our service centers check your tires and make sure they’re safe for the road.
When you have a flat tire, you expect to be able to repair it and be on your way. Sometimes, a flat tire can’t be repaired and must be replaced. You’ll be better prepared for the news if you know the rules regarding flat tire repair and replacement.

Do Punctures in Your Tire Mean They are Irreparable?

If you get a puncture in your tire, the location and the severity can be the deciding factor as to if it can be repaired. The location of the puncture can be the deciding factor. If it is in the tread area and if the puncture is ¼ inch or less, then your tire may be repairable.
If you have more than one puncture, there is still a chance that the tire can be repaired. The punctures must be at least 16 inches apart and if you can’t have more than two punctures.
You will probably need a replacement if the puncture is over a quarter inch in diameter or if the puncture is in the sidewall or shoulder of the tire. If there are more than two punctures in the tire or two punctures are too close together, you can expect to replace your tire.

Does a Run Flat Tire Need to Be Replaced?

Depending on the tire brand and tire type, there may be a chance that a run flat tire can be repaired. For example, Bridgestone DriveGuard tires may endure a run flat a little longer than some others. With the stipulation that the tire you drove on had more than 15PSI and if it was a short trip to get repaired, you may not need to replace the tire.

Can Tires with a Side Bubble Be Repaired?

A side bubble on your tire usually occurs with high-impact damage to your tire. Circumstances like driving on a flat tire, hitting a curb or pothole the wrong way, running over railroad crossings or speed bumps too quickly, or even overloading your tires can all cause this kind of tire damage. Even the smallest bubble on a tire cannot be repaired. If something like this happens, you will need a replacement tire.

Can a Tire Be Repaired Multiple Times?

Your tire can be repaired again even with a patch from a previous repair if the damage did not occur to the same area that was repaired before. If the damage did not overlap the previous repair area and if it is fixable, the same tire can be repaired more than once.
If you are not sure whether your tire can be fixed, feel free to contact one of our Service Centers at Stanley Auto Group and ask one of our highly qualified technicians. If you can get your vehicle to us safely. Bring it in and have a technician survey the damage, and they will advise you how to proceed.

Let Stanley Auto Group service centers keep you on the road with tires you can count on.