Do I Need to Replace a Tire with a Nail Puncture?

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Tire punctured by a nail, if the puncture is on the sidewall, replacement is necessary because the sidewall is thinner and prone to blowouts from the damaged area. A tire blowout while driving is extremely dangerous; if the puncture is on the tread, it can usually be repaired without needing replacement. Air leakage condition: Even if a tire is punctured by a nail, it doesn't lose air immediately but leaks slowly, making it hard to detect the puncture. Handling method: If you find a puncture in a tubeless tire, do not pull out the nail yourself. The correct approach is, if the air leakage is not severe, to drive slowly to the nearest repair shop and then safely remove the nail to decide whether to repair or replace the tire based on the situation.