What kind of nails are most likely to puncture car tires?
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Three-legged caltrops can puncture car tires. The following is relevant information about nails puncturing tires: 1. Three-legged caltrops: They are steel three-legged nails, triangular in shape with four sharp points. No matter how they are thrown on the ground, one point will always face upwards, supported by three points below. 2. After a tire is punctured by a nail: Whether the tire can still be driven depends on the location of the puncture. If the puncture is on the tread, the tire can still be used after repair. However, if the puncture is on the sidewall, it is unsafe to drive even after repair, and it is recommended to replace the tire directly. The sidewall is the thinnest and most vulnerable part of the tire, and damage to it poses a potential risk of a blowout. If driving on a highway, the tire must be replaced immediately. The tread is thicker and generally less problematic. If the nail is small, it might not even puncture the tire, but a professional inspection at an auto repair shop is necessary. If a tire is punctured by a nail, it is advisable not to remove the nail immediately but to drive to the nearest auto repair shop before removing it. If there is no air leakage after removing the nail, the tire can continue to be used. If there is air leakage, a repair is needed. 3. Methods of tire repair: Depending on the size of the nail, different repair methods are used. Generally, there are two methods: the traditional plug method (external repair) and the patch method (internal repair). The traditional plug method is rarely used nowadays as it is less durable and prone to air leakage. The patch method is more commonly used because it is simple and convenient for small nails. For larger nails, a mushroom plug repair is necessary.
