Can a car tire with a repaired nail puncture be used on highways?
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Tire with a repaired nail puncture can be used on highways. However, if the puncture hole is relatively large or caused by a knife cut, it should be replaced directly as it poses safety risks on highways. Here is some additional information: 1. Place the repaired tire on the rear wheel: It is advisable to position the repaired tire on the rear wheel, as the front tires endure significantly more pressure and friction than the rear ones. Tires are typically composed of three parts: the outer tire, inner tube, and bead strip. Some tires do not require an inner tube, featuring an inner layer with a highly airtight rubber layer and requiring specialized rims. 2. Importance of tires: Tires are one of the most critical components of a vehicle, supporting the entire weight of the car, bearing the load, transmitting traction and braking torque, ensuring the adhesion between the wheels and the road, mitigating and absorbing vibrations and impacts during driving, protecting vehicle components from severe vibrations and premature damage, adapting to the high-speed performance of the vehicle while reducing driving noise, and ensuring driving safety, handling stability, comfort, and fuel economy.
As a young car enthusiast, I've had a similar experience. During a trip, I got a nail in my tire and had a mushroom plug repair at a nearby shop. In a hurry to continue my journey, I immediately hit the highway. The car drove normally, but I deliberately kept my speed around 100 km/h, avoiding sudden braking or overtaking. On highways, tire friction generates heat quickly, which can cause the repair to fail or tire pressure to become unstable, so I checked the tire temperature and pressure at rest stops every hour or two, taking breaks if it felt warm. The location of the puncture matters—if it's on the tire shoulder or sidewall, extra caution is needed. A safety tip is to avoid high-speed driving right after a repair; instead, test the tire by driving at low speeds in the city for a few dozen kilometers to ensure no air leakage before hitting the road. Also, consider the overall condition of the tire—if it's old, replacing it outright is safer.
