Punctured Tires - Can I still use them normally?

**F-14** · December 27th, 2013 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

This afternoon, a piece of scrap metal punctured my tire:

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I had it checked by a vulcanizing shop and only a third of the piece of metal went through, so the damage to the rubber was minimal. After applying sealant via heat press, the tire was back to normal again at 38 PSI.

My question is, can I still use the tire as I did before the puncture? Since it wasn't the sidewall that was damaged, and since the metal didn't pierece through too deeply, the guy who repaired it says it shouldn't be a hazard.
I'd like to know what you guys think.

If it helps, I travel about 100 km a day, mostly provincial highway. About once a month, I travel via land from Bicol to Manila and vice versa. This sometimes includes some top speed runs (which is only about 175 kph with a Ranger).
I was wondering if the tire would still be okay at that speed.

Thanks

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You need extra care for your punctured tire, 175kph speed is not a joke for a good tire then how much more to your punctured tire!

To ease some of your burden, subject your tire to a pressure test at least 80% (between 40-44psi, I guess) every six months or once in a while. If it doesnt show any problems then continue using but avoid high speed as much as possible.

**@alon** · August 21st, 2016 10:06 AM

I just noticed this puncture sa sidewall. 255/55/r18 tire ko if it makes a difference. Safe to use pa kaya ito? Worried lang since we'll be going to Baguio next weekend. If ever papalitan, at least dalawang gulong? Ouch!/

**dr. d** · August 21st, 2016 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by *alon

I just noticed this puncture sa sidewall. 255/55/r18 tire ko if it makes a difference. Safe to use pa kaya ito? Worried lang since we'll be going to Baguio next weekend. If ever papalitan, at least dalawang gulong? Ouch!/

butas ba talaga, as in na-flat ang tire, at nakikita ang fracture sa loob ng tire?
baka naman superficial, external tapyas lang yan, at hindi naman na-flat ang tire? in which case, puede pang gamitin.

but if you want to be real careful, just buy a replacement tire.

**papi smith** · August 21st, 2016 10:37 AM

Palitan mo na yan bro, delikado yan sumabog sa high speed sa highway.

**cast_no_shadow** · August 21st, 2016 11:48 AM

Nasilip na ba sa loob? Before na gutter ako tuklap din gaya niyan.

Pero mababaw lang, no issues inside.

pinang spare tire ko na lang.

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**sir_jayson** · August 21st, 2016 01:59 PM

Kapag sa sidewall yung damage, hindi na ba talaga pwedeng irepair? And unsafe ng gamitin? Happened to me din pero nilagyan lng ng patch.. nagcheck ako ng tire pressure kanina and it dropped from 35 to 32 in two weeks..

**@alon** · August 21st, 2016 02:30 PM

Thanks sa replies. Mababaw lng naman. Around 3mm max siguro at hindi naman na flat. Saan po kya pwede ipa check ang loob ng gulong? Vulcanizng or mga tire seller?

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**@alon** · August 21st, 2016 02:32 PM

Dumaan din ako kanina sa tire shop near our house. Sabi nung bantay nila dun, ok lang daw yun at makapal naman ang mga side wall.

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**WallyWest** · April 7th, 2022 10:25 AM

Not sure if I have a hidden puncture but what are the possible causes if your tire loses about 1 psi per day?

I have this 1 tire that slowly loses around 1 psi per day. A few weeks ago, nabunot ang metal na pito while topping up the air sa gas station. I thought mawawala na ang problema after I had it replaced. Kaso hanggang ngayon nagbabawas pa rin ng hangin. From 35 last Sunday afternoon, 32.5 na lang siya by Wednesday night.

Ano ba ang dapat kong ipa-check aside from punctures? Nagli-leak din ba ang hangin sa edge na in contact with the rims? Made-detect ba sa mga roadside vulcanizing shops ang mga ganitong leak?

Aside from the spare, all my tires are 4 years old. The tire in question is currently on the rear passenger side.

**Ry_Tower** · April 7th, 2022 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by WallyWest

Not sure if I have a hidden puncture but what are the possible causes if your tire loses about 1 psi per day?

I have this 1 tire that slowly loses around 1 psi per day. A few weeks ago, nabunot ang metal na pito while topping up the air sa gas station. I thought mawawala na ang problema after I had it replaced. Kaso hanggang ngayon nagbabawas pa rin ng hangin. From 35 last Sunday afternoon, 32.5 na lang siya by Wednesday night.

Ano ba ang dapat kong ipa-check aside from punctures? Nagli-leak din ba ang hangin sa edge na in contact with the rims? Made-detect ba sa mga roadside vulcanizing shops ang mga ganitong leak?

Aside from the spare, all my tires are 4 years old. The tire in question is currently on the rear passenger side.

Kung walang puncture at hindi pa more than 8 years ang gulong, the tire bead seating on the rimmight have some dirt or obstruction kaya may sumisingaw. Have it (rim) checked and cleaned and put some water or water with soap before re-installing the tires.

Pito also sometime need na palitan. Inflate sa max tire pressure at usually makikita issue sa rim at sa pito.