Punctured Tires - Can I still use them normally?

[jut703]

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



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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[Manilablock]

Normally the vulcanized area should be stronger than the original rubber if done properly, why not use your spare tyre ang ung damaged tyre ang gawin mong spare

[ghosthunter]

Given the damage is to the thread portion of the tire, it should be safe to use normally even with high speed runs. It will hold just as good as your other undamaged tires.

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[yebo]

If you must use it because your spare is worse, then use it for the rear. A high speed front tyre blow up can be deadly, a rear wheel blow up just damages your mags.

[jut703]

Actually, my spare is still fresh, unused even. It's just that I wait 10,000 KM before rotating. Now that I think about it though, this might be too large of an interval since my 4 tires are now more visibly worn than the unused spare.

Thanks for the confirmation guys on the useability of my vulcanized tire.

[Retz]

Actually, my spare is still fresh, unused even. It's just that I wait 10,000 KM before rotating. Now that I think about it though, this might be too large of an interval since my 4 tires are now more visibly worn than the unused spare.

Thanks for the confirmation guys on the useability of my vulcanized tire.

your unused spare trye might be fresh but still it ages with time.

[jut703]

your unused spare trye might be fresh but still it ages with time.

4 months palang naman hindi nagagamit yung tires. Within the month I'll hit 10,000 and have it rotated.

[JC-Tsikot]

Yup, its still good since the damage to the rubber was minimal granting the repair was done well.. drive safe!

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[[archie]]

Pwede pa yan. Hindi naman sa side wall puncture.

[crazy_boy]

Ano yung luto type?

Yung tusok, "pasak" yung term nila.

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[H1Tman]

Ung may apoy sa ibabaw luto. Ung isa naman tutusukin pra pasakan ung hole sa tire mismo. Wala ng tanggalan, bsta tusok lang.


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[onemanga31]

thanks lowslowbenz!
buti nasabihan mo ko, hehe wala pa naman ako alam sa pagpapavulcanize baka mag oo lang ako hehe.

[12vdc]

Nasisira ang timpla ng goma sa luto type, lumulutong at humihiwalay sa steel belt katagalan.

TS, since you mentioned the tire was heated and unsure if the belt was not damaged, better use it on the rear or as a spare na lang. BTW, im just curious where did you reached 170? Aside from Sto tomas to san pablo near villa escudero, high speed run above 140-180 i can do at San fernando after Milaor then portion of Iriga/Albay. Cam Norte bitukang manok is much of an "initial D" run, while rest of the road are unforgiving for the tires/suspension.

[F-14]

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



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]

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]

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]

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

[cast_no_shadow]

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]

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]

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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