Can You Continue Driving with a Nail in the Tire?
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If the tire is punctured but not leaking air, you can drive slowly. It is necessary to find a repair shop as soon as possible to remove the nail. If there is air leakage, the tire needs to be repaired. The following measures can be taken after the tire is punctured: 1. If the tire is punctured and leaking air, you should immediately pull over and stop driving. Contact a professional repair technician promptly, otherwise the tire may be completely damaged. 2. If the tire is punctured but not leaking air, you can drive slowly to the nearest repair shop. Do not remove the foreign object on your own to prevent air leakage that could render the vehicle undrivable. 3. If you find that the tire is severely leaking air, do not force driving as it poses a safety hazard.
Let me talk about safety when it comes to nails in tires. If this happens, it's best not to continue driving right away. The nail might cause a slow leak, which isn't obvious at first, but over time, the pressure drops and the tire deforms, making a blowout at high speeds very dangerous. I remember an old friend who ignored a small nail and nearly had an accident due to a blowout on the highway. It's best to pull over immediately and check the tire pressure. If the leak is slow and you must drive, go at low speed (no more than 50 mph) for a mile or two to reach a repair shop. But ideally, call for roadside assistance to avoid risks. Make it a habit to check your tires before driving and use tools to remove debris to prevent this. Safety first—don't risk big losses for small gains. Driving safety is more important than anything else.
