2007-08-30 07:30:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Depends. If it is in the tread, you can typically fix it for a period of time, although it could still pose a potential problem down the road.
If the damage is in the sidewall, you will need to replace the tire.
2007-08-30 07:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by Stupid Flanders 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the damage is on the side wall or close to it NO.
in fact most state and fed. laws forbid this.
all patches on side walls fail and as such are extremely dangerous.
now we get to the bottom thread portion of the tire.
yes, it can be patch legally in must places.
many pros will double patch it,
1-cold plug patch.
2- followed by a hot patch on the inside.
then there are those that say, never patch a tire.
that is your choice.
if the tread is more than 1/2 gone ,then I recommend a new tire.
If you are poor, patch away.
but never a side wall.
You will find the in major tire centers that the lawyers dictate the rules. the SM may say , sorry we dont do that here.
after all , getting sued is a real PITA.
find a service station with a garage (rare) and they are more flexible .
2007-08-30 14:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by gearhead 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A broken bottle would likely cause too much damage to fix. Repairs are for little holes in the tread. Not slices or damage to the sidewall.
2007-08-30 15:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it can be fixed (plugged or patched), as long as it is on the tread part, and not on the wall of the tire. Don't ever try to patch on the wall, or side of the tire. It is illegal in most places and dangerous. Plugging or patching on the tread, however, is fine, and should last for the remaining life of the tire.
2007-08-30 15:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by markpwilms41m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it to a place that fixes flats or problems with tires, such as the dealer. Or walmart with a tire center since they are usually alot cheaper..
They should be able to take out that piece or pieces that caused it and patch it for you.. Unless it slice the tire from one end to the other, I dont see them having a problem, but they will let you know.
2007-08-30 14:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it all depends the size of the cut in the tire and if it is cut is in the side wall or not
2007-08-30 14:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by matt 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course the bottle can't be fixed. Stupid, sexy Flanders...
2007-08-30 14:41:39 · answer #7 · answered by imhomersimpson 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋