What to Do When a Car Tire Gets Punctured and Loses Air?

[LaNicole]

If a car tire is punctured by a nail and the air leakage is slow, you can drive at low speed to the nearest repair shop for inspection. Do not ignore it as it may affect safety. However, if the air leakage is severe, do not continue driving. Instead, replace it with the spare tire or call for roadside assistance. Otherwise, the tire may be excessively damaged from continued driving. If the tire is severely leaking air, promptly park the vehicle in a safe location and call for assistance or replace it with the spare tire to drive to the nearest repair shop for servicing. If the tire is punctured but not leaking air, you can continue using it temporarily. However, do not leave it unattended for too long—take it to a repair shop as soon as possible.