How Long Can You Drive After a Tire Blowout?
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For regular tires, you should stop immediately after a blowout, while run-flat tires can continue for 80 kilometers at 80 km/h. Here are the measures to take when a tire blows out: 1. Do not brake suddenly; instead, slow down gradually. Because when a car is traveling at high speed, a sudden blowout will cause the vehicle to veer to one side, and sudden braking will exacerbate this veering, potentially leading to a rollover. 2. While slowing down gradually, hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands and turn it in the opposite direction of the blown tire to ensure the vehicle continues straight. Even with a flat tire, you can still drive the vehicle to a safe location before dealing with it. The tire can continue for a maximum of 80 kilometers when depressurized (with moderate load and speed not exceeding 80 km/h). At the same time, due to the reduced load and lower speed, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are significantly reduced.
Last time I had a flat tire, the mechanic told me, 'Don’t push it—driving with the rim grinding directly on the road will ruin it! If it’s a regular tire, it’s best to call for roadside assistance right where you are. But run-flat tires can hold up a bit longer; their reinforced sidewalls can bear the vehicle’s weight, though you should only drive slowly, no more than 80 km/h, and head straight to a repair shop. Whatever you do, don’t take it on the highway! My neighbor didn’t listen and ended up grinding his wheel hub out of shape—cost him nearly 5,000 yuan to fix!'
How far you can drive after a tire blowout depends on two scenarios. If a regular tire blows out, don't move the car—the steel rim scraping the road can spark, and driving just a few hundred meters will ruin the wheel. If your car is equipped with run-flat tires, which have reinforced sidewalls to support the vehicle even when deflated, you can drive up to 80-90 kilometers at speeds below 80 km/h. However, even with run-flats, you should slow down immediately. Last time I had a blowout, I could feel the whole car shaking through the steering wheel, so I quickly turned on the hazard lights and pulled over. Remember, don't slam on the brakes—it could cause a loss of control!
