Can you plug the sidewall of a tire?

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asked Dec 11, 2018 in Safety by Gabrielle988 (1,150 points)
Can you plug the sidewall of a tire?

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answered Dec 11, 2018 by Essmann (42,860 points)
Punctures in the sidewall of a tire cannot be safely repaired so no you cannot plug the sidewall of a tire.

Tires have metal throughout the sides which are known as cords which make the repair of a sidewall impossible and even if it were possible a hole in the sidewall of the tire makes the tire dangerous because the cords could separate causing a tire blowout.

On holes in the tread area can be patched or plugged up but if a tire has a puncture or other damage to the sidewall then the tire is no longer safe and needs replaced with a new one.

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