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The tire is demounted from the wheel for a complete
inspection, inside and out. Some damage to the tire
may only be evident on the interior of the tire.
The puncture injury is 1/4 inch (6 mm) or less and must
be within the tread area as shown in the graphic. This
helps ensure long-term tire and repair durability.
A patch is applied to the
interior of the tire and
the
puncture hole is filled with a
suitable plug/stem filler. This
helps ensure that the interior of
the tire is adequately sealed to
prevent inflation pressure loss
and prevents contamination
of the steel belts and other plies
from the elements (such as
water) in the outside world.
Additional notes about tire repairs:
• Not all punctured or damaged tires can be properly
repaired; consequently, they must be replaced. NEVER
repair a tire with any of the following conditions:
– Wear to the tire’s built-in treadwear indicators or to 2/32
inch (1.6 mm) remaining tread depth in any area of the tread.
– With a puncture larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
– With a puncture or other damage outside the repairable
tread area (as shown in the graphic).
– With a pre-existing, improper repair.
• Any tire repair done without removing the tire from the
wheel is improper. The tire must be demounted from the
wheel and the interior inspected for damage that may not be
evident on the exterior of the tire.
• Using only a plug/stem, or using only a patch, is not a safe or
proper repair. A patch must be applied to the interior of the
tire and
the puncture hole must be filled with a suitable
plug/stem filler to prevent inflation pressure loss and
contamination of the steel belts and other plies.
• NEVER substitute a tube for a proper repair or to remedy an
improper repair.
• Tubes, like tires, should only be repaired by a qualified tire
service professional.
• Some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend using
repaired tires. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual or
contact the vehicle manufacturer before operating a repaired
tire on your vehicle.
PATCH + PLUG/STEM PATCH ONLY PLUG/STEM ONLY
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