Can a Mercedes-Benz car still be driven with a flat tire?
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Ordinary tires cannot be driven when flat, but if it's a run-flat tire, you can continue driving at speeds below 80km/h. Advantages of run-flat tires: The main advantage of run-flat tires is that they can still be driven for 100-200 kilometers at a certain speed even when the tire pressure is zero. They offer high safety coefficients, preventing loss of control during high-speed driving due to sudden tire pressure loss. They eliminate the need for a spare tire and help reduce fuel consumption. Precautions for tire maintenance: Regularly check tire pressure and promptly inflate under-inflated tires to maintain consistent pressure. Otherwise, it may cause rapid wear of low-pressure tires, increase driving resistance and fuel consumption, and lead to issues like directional deviation. Periodically perform four-wheel alignment checks and dynamic balance tests. Proper four-wheel alignment helps ensure normal vehicle control and improves tire performance. Poor wheel alignment can cause irregular tread wear and shorten tire lifespan.
Oh no, my Mercedes-Benz tire is flat and I definitely can't drive it like this. I've personally experienced this once when I was in a hurry and tried to drive a short distance, only to damage the rim. The car was wobbling uncontrollably, and I ended up spending over a thousand dollars on repairs. Insufficient tire pressure can cause the rim to scrape against the ground and deform, and the suspension system may also be damaged. At high speeds, it could even lead to a tire blowout and cause an accident. It's best to stop and check the tire condition. If it's just a slight leak, you can use the onboard air pump to handle it. If the tire is completely flat, replace it with the spare or call for roadside assistance. Many Mercedes-Benz vehicles come with emergency services, so don't gamble with safety. Regularly checking tire pressure can prevent a lot of trouble—after all, life is the most important thing.
