How to deal with tire mushroom nails?
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Tire mushroom nails can be handled in the following ways: 1. When the tire is not leaking air, drive slowly to a repair shop without removing the nail; 2. If the tire is leaking, pull over to the roadside and call for roadside assistance, then wait for help. Car tires are an important component of a vehicle, and their functions include: 1. Working together with the car suspension to mitigate impacts during driving; 2. Ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving; 3. Maintaining excellent adhesion between the wheels and the road surface; 4. Improving the vehicle's traction, braking, and off-road capability; 5. Supporting the weight of the car.
My car tire got punctured by a nail last month, and I used a mushroom plug repair at that time. The mechanic said a mushroom plug is essentially a rubber plug with adhesive that gets inserted into the hole, sealing the leak from both inside and out. During the repair process, they first clean out any debris from the puncture hole, then insert the mushroom plug and trim off the excess. After the repair, it's important to check the tire pressure and perform a wheel balance, otherwise the car might vibrate at high speeds. Mushroom plugs are suitable for small punctures—if the hole exceeds 6mm or if the sidewall is damaged, this method shouldn't be used. After the repair, I drove 5,000 kilometers without any air leakage, but I still check the tire pressure before every long trip. Safety comes first, so never neglect regular checks after a tire repair.
