Can a car with low tire pressure be driven for a short distance?
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If it is a regular car tire with low pressure, it should not be driven even for a short distance. However, if it is a run-flat tire, driving for a short distance is possible even when the tire is flat. In fact, run-flat tires can not only be driven for short distances but also for longer distances when deflated. Run-flat tires, also known as zero-pressure tires, allow a car to continue driving normally for a certain distance even if the tire blows out while driving at high speeds. The purpose of run-flat tires is to ensure that the vehicle does not lose balance instantly during a blowout, thereby maintaining safety. However, this does not mean that run-flat tires can be used indefinitely without replacement after a blowout. Therefore, even with run-flat tires, it is essential to replace the tire promptly after a blowout. For regular car tires, when they are flat, the tire sidewall gets compressed, which is the weakest and most dangerous part of the tire. Once subjected to friction, the internal fabric layers of the tire can easily break, posing significant safety hazards.