Can You Still Drive a Car with a Flat Tire?
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You should not continue driving with a flat tire. Here are the relevant details: Hazards of a flat tire: Continuing to drive with a flat tire can cause significant damage to the vehicle's suspension, transmission, and other systems, and may also deform the wheel rim. Most importantly, it endangers personal safety. As the tire loses its support, the stability of the vehicle body severely decreases, making it highly prone to traffic accidents. Therefore, the immediate priority is to slow down gradually and park the car in a relatively safe place to replace the spare tire or call for assistance. Run-flat tires in case of a flat: Of course, run-flat tires offer relatively higher safety. Even after a flat, they do not lose pressure instantly like regular tires. Their sturdy sidewalls can support the car to drive at speeds below 80km/h for about 80 kilometers. However, it's important to note that if the damage area of the run-flat tire is too large, you should not continue driving as it still poses certain safety risks.