Can You Continue Driving if a Nail is Stuck in the Tire Without Air Leakage?

1 Answers
DelAnnie
07/29/25 11:43pm
Tires punctured by nails without air leakage can still allow the car to drive normally, but you should drive at a low speed to the nearest repair shop for inspection. If left untreated, it may lead to a tire blowout, posing a significant hazard. Below are some relevant explanations: 1. Most car tires on the market today are tubeless tires. If a tubeless tire is punctured by a nail, the air won’t leak out quickly, giving you enough time to drive to a repair shop for inspection. 2. It’s important to note that if a tire is punctured by a nail, you should never pull it out immediately, as this could cause severe air leakage, making it impossible to continue driving. 3. Generally, the tread of a tire is relatively thick. If a nail is stuck in the tread, you can pull it out and apply some soapy water to the puncture site to check for bubbles. If no bubbles appear, no repair is needed, and the tire can continue to be used or serve as a spare tire. If bubbles appear, it means the tire has been punctured and requires repair before it can be used again.
Was this review help?
17
4
Share
More Forum Discussions

How to Lift the Wiper Blades on the Volkswagen Lamando?

Steps to lift the wiper blades on the Volkswagen Lamando: 1. Press the brake pedal; 2. Press the one-touch start button; 3. The vehicle's power system will be activated; 4. Pull down the wiper control switch to engage the wipers; 5. At the moment the wipers start moving, press the one-touch start button again to turn off the vehicle's power, which will leave the wipers in an upright position on the windshield. The Lamando is a compact car introduced by Shanghai Volkswagen, with dimensions of 4599 mm in length, 1826 mm in width, and 1425 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2656 mm. For the interior, the Volkswagen Lamando features 20 white ambient lights distributed in the front and rear footwells, inner door handles, armrests, storage compartments, and decorative strips on all four doors. The brightness can be adjusted via the MIB system to create a mysterious ambient effect.
9
0
Share

What does AC mean on a car's air conditioning?

AC on a car's air conditioning refers to the cooling switch. Pressing AC turns on the air conditioning. The functions of car air conditioning include: 1. Regulating the temperature, humidity, airflow, and cleanliness of the air inside the car; 2. Filtering the air inside the car, with a sterilizing effect; 3. Clearing fog from the windows. The principle of car air conditioning cooling is: Low-pressure, low-temperature refrigerant vapor in the cooling system is sucked in by the compressor and compressed into high-pressure, high-temperature superheated vapor, which is then discharged to the condenser. At the same time, the external fan draws in outside air that flows through the condenser, carrying away the heat released by the refrigerant, causing the high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant vapor to condense into a high-pressure liquid. The high-pressure liquid then passes through a throttle to reduce pressure and temperature before flowing into the evaporator, where it evaporates at the corresponding pressure, absorbing surrounding heat. Simultaneously, the internal fan circulates air inside the car through the evaporator's fins for heat exchange, and the cooled air is then directed back into the car.
3
2
Share

How to Use the Cruise Control on the 10th Generation Accord Elite Edition?

The method to use the cruise control on the 10th Generation Accord Elite Edition: 1. Turn on the cruise control switch CRUISE, and the cruise control indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate. Drive to the desired speed and press the SET button to set the current speed, completing the setup; 2. If you want to adjust the speed, press the RES button to accelerate or the SET button to decelerate; 3. To deactivate the cruise control, you can press the brake pedal, press the CANCEL button, or press the ON/OFF switch. The 10th Generation Accord Elite Edition is a mid-size car under GAC Honda, with dimensions of 4893 mm in length, 1862 mm in width, and 1449 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2830 mm. The 10th Generation Accord Elite Edition features front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, with a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension.
6
2
Share

Why is the REST light not working in the Magotan?

The reasons why the REST light is not working in the Magotan: 1. The vehicle is not turned off, as the REST button can only be used after the vehicle is turned off; 2. If the button still does not light up after the vehicle is turned off, it indicates a problem, and it is recommended to promptly visit a 4S store or a professional auto repair shop for inspection. The function of the REST button is residual heat heating, which utilizes the residual heat of the engine to provide warm air inside the car after the engine is turned off, preventing a rapid drop in temperature. The heating duration is generally half an hour before automatically shutting off. The Magotan originates from the Future B6, which is closely related to the Passat B6. The vehicle's dimensions are 4865 mm in length, 1820 mm in width, and 1475 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2812 mm. In terms of appearance, the Magotan's body and rear design showcase the designer's trend-following approach, with elegant and smooth side lines for a more dynamic look, and the rear light clusters are agile and harmonious.
8
4
Share

If I run a red light and get caught, how many days will it take to receive the notification?

After running a red light, the text message notification for the violation is usually received within 3 to 7 days, and at the latest within about 13 days. However, some cities now offer "instant electronic police capture alerts," where you can receive a text message notification within 5-10 minutes of being caught. But this notification does not mean a violation has been confirmed; it is merely a capture alert. The final determination of whether it constitutes a violation takes 3-7 days. If it is indeed a violation, you will receive another text message notification. For traffic violations captured by surveillance cameras, vehicle owners generally do not receive the violation text message immediately. There is a delay, and the length of this delay can vary. After an electronic camera captures a violation, the relevant violation information needs to be transmitted through a dedicated channel to the traffic police management center. It is then compiled and handed over to the relevant traffic police department staff for verification. If the violation is confirmed, the system automatically retrieves the vehicle owner's phone number based on the license plate information and sends the violation details via text message to the owner. After receiving the violation text message, the vehicle owner must go to the traffic police department where the violation occurred to handle the matter within one month before the vehicle's annual inspection. Generally, if a vehicle owner suspects they have committed a violation, they can use 15 days as a benchmark. If no violation text message is received after 15 days, it is likely that no violation was recorded. Methods for checking traffic violations: Traffic violation checking refers to the process of querying motor vehicle violations of traffic management regulations through the internet or query terminals. Methods for checking vehicle violations include checking through vehicle violation websites, phone queries, text message queries, and mobile app queries. Website query: You can search for "vehicle violation query" and enter your vehicle information to check. Phone query: To check for violations, you can call local 114 (area code + 114) or 12580 for confirmation. Violations can only be handled at the location where the violation occurred or at the traffic police department where the vehicle's license plate was issued. For on-the-spot violations, such as those directly caught by a traffic officer, they must be handled at the location of the violation. Text message query: Open your phone's text message interface; enter "WZ" followed by your license plate number and color in the message content; then enter 1062650001 as the recipient and click send. Mobile app query: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, select "violation query," and find any unhandled violations to clear them.
17
1
Share

Will Lane Changing Affect Normally Moving Vehicles Result in Points Deduction?

In urban areas, continuously changing lanes without following regulations, thereby affecting the normal passage of other vehicles, may result in a maximum fine of 200 yuan and a deduction of 2 points. The specific penalty amount depends on the traffic regulations of different cities. During enforcement, traffic police will determine the severity based on the situation. What constitutes illegal lane changing: 1. Sudden U-turns: This inherently violates the principle of straight-line priority. "I have seen vehicles suddenly making U-turns but unable to complete them in one go, thus affecting traffic in two lanes when reversing. Another scenario is when a vehicle deliberately encroaches on the right lane for convenience before suddenly making a U-turn, both of which can lead to unpredictable accidents." 2. Changing lanes in a solid line lane marked with a direction of travel: This usually occurs near intersections. Originally driving in a lane marked for left turns but needing to go straight, the driver suddenly changes direction into the straight lane, thereby crossing the solid white line. If caught by electronic police, a ticket will be issued. This situation easily leads to sideswipes or rear-end collisions with vehicles moving normally in the straight lane. 3. Changing lanes affecting others' driving: Similar to the actions of the female driver in Chengdu, this involves changing lanes while turning on the signal, affecting the vehicle behind. This also manifests in continuously changing two or more lanes diagonally, leading to more severe consequences. 4. Entering a designated lane but not following the guided direction: For example, waiting at a red light in a left-turn lane but accelerating straight when the straight light turns green. 5. Overtaking by crossing double yellow lines without barriers: This usually happens during congestion when one direction is jammed, and the opposite lane has fewer vehicles, prompting drivers to take illegal "shortcuts." Police warn that this can easily lead to major accidents, "because vehicles in the opposite lane might be moving too fast to avoid, easily causing collisions. In such cases, full responsibility is undeniable." 6. Entering a right-turn lane without slowing down: This refers to changing lanes some distance from a crossroad, especially when entering lanes that may mix with non-motorized vehicles. The correct approach is to signal, observe, and then slowly change direction. Changing lanes too quickly not only affects normally moving vehicles but also easily causes accidents. 7. Not passing through intersections in sequence: For instance, on a road with four lanes—leftmost for left turns, rightmost for right turns, and the middle two for straight—after the straight light turns green, vehicles should enter the intersection in order. However, many drivers impatiently overtake from both sides of the straight lanes, turning the original two straight lanes into four. "This violates the principle of sequential passage and constitutes a traffic violation."
12
0
Share
Cookie
Cookie Settings
© 2025 Servanan International Pte. Ltd.