What to Do If Your Car Tire Is Deflated?
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Locate the tire's valve. It protrudes from the wheel hub as a short tube with a small cap covering the inflation hole, which prevents dirt and dust from entering the valve. Turn the small cap counterclockwise to remove it. This will expose the inflation hole. Be careful not to lose the cap; it's best to keep it in your pocket. Test the tire pressure by screwing the pressure gauge onto the tire's valve. The gauge will then display the tire's pressure reading. Finally, refer to the recommended tire pressure to determine the normal value.
I immediately pulled over to a safe spot when I found my tire was deflated, turning on the hazard lights to prevent rear-end collisions. I took out the portable air pump from the trunk, connected it to the cigarette lighter, and inflated the flat tire until the pressure gauge read around 2.5 bar. If you don't have the tools, contact your insurance company for free roadside assistance—never drive on a flat tire! Last time, my neighbor damaged the wheel rim and had to pay 800 RMB for repairs. I always keep a tire pressure monitor for real-time alerts and park in areas covered by surveillance to deter vandalism.
A sudden flat tire is really dangerous. The first thing I did was turn on the hazard lights and slowly drive to the roadside, then placed a warning triangle 50 meters behind the car. I checked if it was maliciously punctured, and after confirming it was just deflated, I used the onboard air pump for emergency inflation. I inflated it to the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure and drove slowly to a repair shop for a full inspection. Remember to check the valve and wheel rim sealing—I've suffered from air leaks before. I recommend buying a solar-powered wireless air pump to keep in the trunk; even if the tire is deflated at night, you can handle it yourself, since rescue vehicles can sometimes take half an hour to arrive.
