Will the rim be damaged if I continue driving after a tire blowout?
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If a regular tire blows out, you should not continue driving. Continuing to drive on a blown-out tire can cause more severe tire damage, making it irreparable, and may also lead to rim deformation. Rim deformation depends not only on the distance driven but also on the speed. Generally, if you drive slowly for about 100 meters after a blowout, the rim will not be damaged. However, if you drive a long distance or at high speed, it not only poses significant safety hazards but may also require replacing both the tire and the rim, resulting in higher costs. Below is additional information: 1. Pull over promptly: The correct approach for a regular tire blowout is to pull over immediately, replace the spare tire, and then drive to a repair shop or 4S store. For vehicles equipped with run-flat tires, they offer greater safety, as run-flat tires can still be driven at speeds not exceeding 80 km/h for about 80 km after a blowout. 2. Reason: This is because the sidewalls of run-flat tires are thicker, allowing them to support the vehicle and continue driving after a blowout, unlike regular tires, which may suddenly lose pressure, causing the rim to come into direct contact with hard surfaces like the ground. However, note that although run-flat tires have minimal impact on driving after a blowout, you should still drive to the nearest repair shop or 4S store for inspection. Driving too far may still damage the rim.