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How many times can you plug a car tire?

My front right tire has seen better days. I’m worried it may not be able to be plugged again. How many times can a tire be repaired?

Will Baldwin · Updated on Nov 22, 2021

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

As a rule, most tire shops will not plug a car tire more than three times.

If you’ve fixed the same tire several times, it’s likely a pretty serious issue—and may be a safety hazard. When you can afford it, you should replace it as soon as possible. Or soon enough, you might find yourself on the side of the road with a

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