Can a car with a flat tire drive a short distance?

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Whether a car with a flat tire can drive a short distance depends on the type of tire. If it is an ordinary car tire, it cannot drive a short distance when flat. However, if it is a run-flat tire, it can drive a short distance even when flat. When a run-flat tire is flat, the vehicle can continue to drive approximately 80 to 150 kilometers as long as the speed does not exceed 80 km/h. More information about tires is as follows: 1. Run-flat tires: The primary function of a run-flat tire is to ensure that the vehicle does not lose balance instantly in the event of a tire blowout, thereby maintaining safety. Cars equipped with run-flat tires can still drive a considerable distance even if a tire blows out at high speed, giving the owner enough time to reach a repair shop for tire replacement. 2. Ordinary car tires: When an ordinary tire is flat, the sidewall of the tire will be subjected to pressure. The sidewall is the weakest and most dangerous part of the tire. Once it is rubbed, the internal fabric layers of the tire can easily break, posing significant safety risks. In severe cases, it may also cause the wheel rim to become out of round. If the wheel rim is out of round, even the rim itself may need to be replaced.