Is There Any Impact If I Continue Using a Punctured Tire?
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Continuing to use a punctured tire does have an impact. If the tire is punctured but not leaking air, you can still drive, but you should do so at low speed and find a repair shop as soon as possible. However, if the tire is leaking air, you must not continue driving, as it can damage both the tire and the wheel rim. In such cases, you should stop to replace it with a spare tire or call for roadside assistance. Tires are one of the most important components of a car, and their functions include: 1. Working together with the car's suspension to absorb shocks during driving; 2. Ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving; 3. Maintaining excellent traction between the wheels and the road surface; 4. Improving the car's traction, braking, and off-road capability; 5. Supporting the weight of the car.
I've been driving for almost twenty years and have encountered punctured tires countless times. I absolutely do not recommend continuing to use them. Air leakage will progressively worsen, and low pressure can cause the tire sidewalls to fatigue and deform, making sudden blowouts more likely, especially dangerous on highways. Handling performance is significantly compromised—the steering feels loose and unstable, and you might feel the car sliding during turns. Fuel consumption also increases because you need to press the accelerator harder. I remember one long trip where I ignored a slow leak, only to have the tire blow out in the middle of nowhere at night—it nearly caused a disaster. Get repairs done promptly; patching a tire doesn’t cost much. Make it a habit to check tire pressure monthly to prevent such issues, ensuring safer and more economical driving.