Can You Drive to a Repair Shop with a Flat Tire?
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Tire pressure is too low, it is not advisable to continue driving; forcing the vehicle to move in this condition can lead to the tread being crushed, the wheel rim coming into contact with hard objects on the road, causing damage or deformation, and in severe cases, damaging the car's suspension. If you discover a flat tire while driving, you should immediately pull over to the side of the road, replace it with the spare tire, and then proceed to a repair shop as soon as possible to have the tire patched or replaced. Hazards of over-inflated tires: Reduced friction and adhesion of the tire, affecting braking performance, causing steering wheel vibration and deviation, decreased ride comfort, accelerated wear of the tread center pattern, increased risk of tire bulging and stone trapping, excessive stretching and deformation of tire cords, reduced tire elasticity, increased impact during driving, louder driving noise, and higher susceptibility to punctures from sharp objects like nails or glass on the road, which can lead to internal cracks and blowouts. Hazards of under-inflated tires: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, higher fuel consumption, multiplied friction between the tire and the ground, rapid rise in tire temperature, softening of the tire, sharp decrease in strength, potential blowouts during high-speed driving, increased tire body deformation, prone to cracking on the sidewalls, flexing movements leading to excessive heat, accelerated rubber aging, fatigue of the cord layers, cord breakage, increased tire contact area, accelerated shoulder wear, heavier steering wheel, tendency to deviate, poorer handling, and louder tire noise.