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Automotive Tips from Car Fix Shelby: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

June 9, 2024

Repair or Replace? That’s a question Shelby Township drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders may not be able to be repaired. And sometimes there is internal damage revealed on inspection that indicates the tire should not be repaired.

Run flat tires should not be repaired. Repairing high performance tires may make them unsuitable for motorsports. Your friendly and professional Car Fix Shelby service advisor can inspect your damaged tire and tell you if it can be safely repaired or if it should be replaced - and then help you get back on the roads around Shelby Township.

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46870 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby Township, Michigan 48317
(586) 739-7810

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