Is it necessary to replace a tire if it gets punctured by a nail?
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Tires punctured by nails must be replaced as they cannot be repaired. Tires are a crucial component of a vehicle and also a wear-and-tear part that requires regular replacement. As the only part of the car that comes into contact with the ground, tires are vital for driving stability and handling. Being rubber products, tires are prone to aging and wear over time, necessitating periodic replacement. Under normal conditions, tires installed on a vehicle can last up to four years. After installing new tires, it is essential to perform a dynamic balance test on each wheel to prevent abnormal vibrations during high-speed driving.
Last time I got a nail in my tire and it scared me to death. The auto repair shop owner later taught me how to check the location: if the nail is in the sidewall bulge area, you definitely need to replace the tire because that area is too thin to repair. If it's in the tread pattern on the tire face, it can still be fixed with a mushroom plug repair, and the tire can last another 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers after being patched. The key point is not to pull out the nail randomly by yourself. My buddy did that and the tire deflated instantly, even deforming the wheel rim. Nowadays, the tire pressure monitoring systems in high-end cars are really useful—that's how I found out about my leak. My advice is don't gamble with a nail puncture; spending 80 bucks on a patch is way more cost-effective than shelling out 700 for a new tire.
