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Should I repair the tire if it has a nail but no air leakage?

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DeEli

07/30/25 10:34am

If a tire is punctured by a nail, it won't immediately lose air when the nail is pulled out. In this case, you should drive slowly to a repair shop for inspection and maintenance. If the tire has a nail but no air leakage, do not remove the nail yourself. The correct approach is to drive the car at a low speed to the nearest repair shop if it can still operate normally, then remove the nail and check whether the tire is punctured and leaking air. If there is air leakage, you can directly proceed with repair or replacement, which is safer. Below are some relevant methods: Plugging: If you're in a hurry, you can temporarily repair the tire. The plugging method involves inserting a special rubber strip into the punctured area of the tire. This method is quick and convenient, taking only a few minutes to complete. However, the drawback is that it cannot be used for a long time, and you should still go to a repair shop for proper maintenance as soon as possible. Patch Repair: Patch repair involves removing the punctured tire, locating the puncture, and applying a special tire patch to the inside of the tire. The disadvantage of this method is also that it only provides a temporary solution.

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