What to Do When a Car Tire Gets Punctured?

[McRemington]

First, pull over to the side of the road, engage the parking brake, and turn on the hazard warning lights (flashers). Place a triangular warning sign 50 to 100 meters behind the car. Retrieve the tools and spare tire from the trunk. Loosen the tire bolts slightly (do not remove them completely), (preferably use a stone or other object to block the other tires), then use a jack to lift the car, remove the punctured tire, and install the spare tire. Tighten the bolts, lower the jack, and then tighten the bolts again. Pack up the tools and warning sign, and find a place to repair the tire. For tubeless tires, the solution is to repair or replace the tire. Tubeless tires, also known as low-pressure tires or vacuum tires, are divided into radial tires and bias tires. Tubeless tires have high elasticity and wear resistance, as well as good adhesion and heat dissipation. Tires are one of the most important components of a car. Their main functions include: supporting the entire weight of the vehicle, bearing the load of the car, and transmitting forces and moments in other directions; transmitting traction and braking torque to ensure good adhesion between the wheels and the road, thereby improving the car's power, braking, and off-road performance; working with the car's suspension to cushion impacts during driving and dampen the resulting vibrations; preventing severe vibrations and early damage to car components, adapting to the vehicle's high-speed performance, reducing driving noise, and ensuring driving safety, handling stability, comfort, and energy efficiency.

[JosephineMarie]

I've been driving for almost twenty years and have encountered quite a few tire punctures. The first reaction is to immediately find a safe place to pull over, such as a roadside hard surface, and avoid stopping at a turn. Turn on the hazard lights, and remember to place a warning triangle 50 meters behind the car to alert oncoming vehicles before getting out. Then check the tire condition: see if there's a nail sticking out and how severe the air leakage is. If there's a spare tire in the car, take it out and use the jack—loosen the lug nuts before lifting the car, and make sure to position the jack correctly to avoid the car slipping off. When changing the tire, align the bolt holes and tighten the nuts in a diagonal sequence, making sure not to miss any. Finally, lower the car and take a test drive. The spare tire is for temporary use only; don't drive too fast, no more than 80 km/h. If the air leakage is too severe to change the tire, call for a tow truck or roadside assistance immediately. Always keep a toolkit and a reflective vest in the car—safety first.