Posts Tagged: tire shoulder puncture

Can you repair a nail hole in the tire shoulder?

Tire shoulder nail holes can’t be repaired. Here’s why The tire shoulder is a high stress high heat area Every tire company tells you they can’t repair a nail hole in the tire shoulder. But they never explain why. Here’s the story. There are no belts in the sidewall OR the tire shoulder If you can understand why you can’t repair a puncture in the sidewall, then you should also understand why you can’t repair a nail hole in the tire shoulder area. Because there are no belts in the … Read More