Nail in tire. Been driving with it. Slowly leaking. Left to park for now. Is the tire unrepairable to a point?
Had a nail in the front tire for some time. I've left it to park for now. When I came back two months later the tire pressure was at 99… is there a point when the tire is dead, or can I simply patch it even though so much time went by?…
My car has 66000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hello, thank you for writing in. The tires need to be evaluated a little further before we justify getting a new one put on, or patching it. Take a look at the tread, and make sure it is evenly worn and still ample. If the tire was older, consider getting a new one. The second consideration is that the tires will develop fit spots after sitting for an extended period of time. If this is the case, you may want a new tires, or 4 new tires if extremely worn and flat. Newer and fresher tires will bounce back from a flat spot better than an older and weathered tire. They will also respond to the patch better. Take a good look at the condition of the tire in question, and then at all of the tires.
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If the nail is little and the tire is still retaining air, then yes, it is okay to drive with it in your tire. It`s common for drivers to run over nails without even noticing it. If the nail is huge and the tire is losing air quickly, it`s best to take it to a tire shop rather than try to fix it yourself.
A slow tire leak is more than just a nuisance. A leak can lead to low tire pressure. Not to mention, prolonged running on an underinflated tire can lead to more extensive tire damage or even cause a dangerous blowout.
If the leakage is slow, you may be able to continue driving for several hundred miles before you think about changing the tire. However, if the puncture is severe, you`ll likely need to replace your tire immediately before driving on it further. Learn more about how car insurance covers tire damage.
Nails. A nail in the tire can let out about 2-3 psi daily. Even two days with such an air leak may make the tire`s performance much worse, or even make it dangerous to drive. If the nail stays in the tire tread, the loss of pressure will not be significant, but you shouldn`t leave it like that.
A tire puncture greater than 1/4 inch (or 6mm) cannot be repaired. A new tire replacement is needed if a puncture exceeds this limit. Large tread punctures, irregular gashes or cuts exceeding 1/4 inch cannot be repaired.
It is not safe to drive with a nail in your tyre, as a puncture could lead to a blowout at any time. The only reason you should drive with a nail in your tyre is to get to a garage for a repair or replacement for your tyre.
Over inflated tyres gives you a bumpier ride. When a tyre is over inflated, the outer tread pattern rounds out, which causes the centre of the tyre to wear out much faster than the outer edges.
One of the most common and frustrating issues even for safe drivers is pothole tire damage. Depending on the impact, it can cause the sidewall to blow because of the sudden shift of air in the tire. You should avoid squeezing it since it can cause a tire puncture and flat tire.
Pressurized tire patches like Fix-a-Flat and other synthetic solutions can fix tire punctures from nails, but they come with their own set of risks and considerations. Most severely, they have been linked to risks of tire pressure monitoring sensor damage.
If a car in front of you kicks up a nail, it can more easily get lodged in one of your tires. Similarly, your back tires are likely to catch a nail if it is kicked up by your front tires. Additionally, you might notice most road debris ends up on the shoulders of the street.
A punctured tire can still be repaired, but there are still cases where the tire fails to be repaired and tire replacement is the only safe option. With the nail still on the tire, it will help hold air, only the air pressure in the wheel will gradually decrease.
The Soap Test. A soap test is an efficient way to determine a nail puncture`s location, especially if it`s small and doesn`t cause major pressure loss. You can start by spraying soap water on your tire tread. If there`s a tire puncture, the spot will let out air — creating air bubbles.
Yes, it is safe to travel a great distance on a blocked tire after it has been properly fixed. However, it`s only a short-term solution, especially if the plug is located at the automobile sidewall`s outer edge.
Having a nail in your tire, doesn`t mean you have a flat. But it does mean something is wrong and if you don`t get it repaired in time your tire could blow out or ruin completely. Don`t take a chance driving on the road with a nail in your tire.
Tire punctures can often be repaired but there are limitations. If the puncture is greater than 1/4-of-an-inch in diameter, it`s better and safer to replace the tire. The most common cause of tire punctures is nails, and if the nail is small enough, it might not even penetrate the tire tread.
Punctured tires will likely need to be replaced if: The puncture is more than a ¼ inch in diameter. There`s a puncture in the sidewall or shoulder of the tire. You have multiple punctures that are less than 16 inches apart.
Having a nail in your tire, doesn`t mean you have a flat. But it does mean something is wrong and if you don`t get it repaired in time your tire could blow out or ruin completely. Don`t take a chance driving on the road with a nail in your tire.
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ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The tires need to be evaluated a little further before we justify getting a new one put on, or patching it. Take a look at the tread, and make sure it is evenly worn and still ample. If the tire was older, consider getting a new one. The second consideration is that the tires will develop fit spots after sitting for an extended period of time. If this is the case, you may want a new tires, or 4 new tires if extremely worn and flat. Newer and fresher tires will bounce back from a flat spot better than an older and weathered tire. They will also respond to the patch better. Take a good look at the condition of the tire in question, and then at all of the tires.
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