What to do if the tire goes flat with a loud bang after hitting a pothole?
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The tire goes flat with a loud bang after hitting a pothole, and it needs to be replaced. Below is relevant information about tires: 1. Service Life: Both overinflation and underinflation can shorten the service life of a tire. Underinflation increases tire body deformation and the contact area of the tire. The sidewall is prone to cracks, excessive heat, and other conditions, accelerating rubber aging and shoulder wear. 2. Increased Load: Overinflation causes excessive stretching deformation of the tire cords, reducing the elasticity of the tire body and increasing the load on the car while driving. 3. Follow Recommended Values: The correct tire pressure should be based on the manufacturer's recommended values. The recommended pressure can usually be found in the following places: the vehicle user manual, the label near the driver's door (B-pillar), the drawer next to the driver's seat, or the fuel tank cap door.
When driving over a pothole, I heard a loud 'bang' and then the rear tire went flat. This situation is quite common. The first thing to do is to stay calm and avoid jerking the steering wheel, gradually slow down, and pull over to a safe area, such as the roadside or a service area. Turn on the hazard lights to alert vehicles behind you for safety, then exit the car and place a triangular warning sign more than 50 meters behind the vehicle to avoid secondary accidents. Check the tire damage: if the sidewall is torn and leaking severely, directly replace it with the spare tire. Take out the jack from the trunk, position it securely, use a wrench to remove the wheel, and install the spare tire, tightening the screws. After replacement, do not exceed 80 km/h and go to a repair shop as soon as possible to check whether the tire can be patched or needs replacement. Regularly develop the habit of checking tire pressure and wear conditions, avoid driving on bumpy roads at high speeds to reduce risks, and also check the condition of the spare tire periodically. Paying attention to the road and slowing down in advance while driving can prevent such accidents.
