Tire Puncher

Repairable Tires

A tire can be repaired if:

  • It is punctured within the puncture repair area of the tire (pictured under the “non-repairable tire” section below)

    •  The sidewall and the shoulder of a tire cannot be repaired per TIA and USTMA guidelines

  • The puncture doesn’t measure more than 1/4 of an inch in diameter

  • The repairs do not overlap or if the injuries are not directly across from each other

Non-Repairable Tires

In some cases, the tire can’t be repaired due to the location or severity of the damage. If the tire meets any of the non-repairable guidelines below, it’s time to buy a new tire.

Puncture Outside Repair Area

  • If the tire is punctured in any way outside of the Puncture Repair Area (see image), the tire cannot be repaired safely.

  • 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.

Size of Puncture

  • The maximum repairable injury size for passenger and light truck tires through load range E is 1/4 inch, or 6mm in diameter.

  • If the puncture in your tire is larger than the allowable repair size, the tire must be taken out of service.

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