Monday, July 16, 2012

How to Deal with a Nail in Your Tire

It's bound to happen. It's most likely not a question of if, but when. Sooner or later, you'll run over a nail and be faced with the question on the spot of how to deal with it. Here's a quick series of questions you'll want to answer in the moment, and being familiar with them now may just be the thing that gets you out of a potentially sticky situation.

First, can you drive on it? After you notice the nail, check to see if the tire pressure is low or relatively unaffected by the puncture. If so, then it's safe to drive without using your spare, at least initially. But you will still want to address the damage yourself or get it to a shop as soon as possible. If you notice the tire is losing air pressure quickly, you'll want to change the tire immediately, replacing the punctured tire with your spare and getting your vehicle to a professional right away.

Second, does it need to be replaced? If you had to use the spare, it may be more likely that the nail damage is not repairable and thus requires you to replace the tire. Inspect the puncture hole closely and check to see if any ancillary damage exists.  Unless the tire was allowed to deflate considerably before addressing the nail, the chances are a repair is possible and replacement tire not necessary.

Finally, can you repair it? If the nail can be removed and the hole patched, you have to decide whether you are comfortable executing the repair yourself or it you prefer to have a specialist do it for you. It can be a very inexpensive and relatively simple repair to do on your own, but each situation is different and individual comfort levels with the steps involved will vary. Either way, the nail is not going away once it lodges itself in your tire. Minimize the time you drive on a damaged tire (or spare, if not a full-sized tire), and be sure to repair or replace the tire as quickly as possible.

Somewhere along your driving journey, picking up a nail is bound to happen, no matter how careful you are about where you drive. Of course, avoiding potentially dangerous locations like construction sites or unpaved roads decrease your chances of picking up a nail in your tire, but don't entirely take it out of the realm of possibilities. Knowing what to do when this unfortunate event happens to you and your car is key keeping your frustration levels low and keeping you safe.

About the Author: This guest post was written by Freedom Rims, a Responsible Military Lender since 1983. Freedom Rims offers rims financing for a variety of performance rims and tires in Jacksonville, FL. We offer fast and convenient credit on a large inventory of tires and wheels with our military financing options.

12 comments:

  1. That is an important article for me to know the tips from which we can deal with nail in the tire, It is a normal problem which can be create anytime, So it is good to deal with it. Visit on the trusted company to get the offers of top-quality Volkswagen repair services at the best price. Volkswagen service Greensboro

    ReplyDelete
  2. Thanks for sharing such a imformative and helpful article. North Park Collision Center is a leading company providing scratch and Paintless dent repair services in San Antonio at an optimal price. Click dent repair san antonio

    ReplyDelete
  3. Such a useful article you've shared, love to read this. Get to know some more about challenger 4 post alignment lift Known for servicing light and heavy-duty vehicles.We have a great selection full of reliable options.

    ReplyDelete
  4. 記事を送ってくれてありがとう。それは事故に巻き込まれた人々にとって本当に価値があり、爪は修復するための重要な部分です。 225 / 45r18中古タイヤで、車のタイヤを交換することができます。

    ReplyDelete
  5. Great article, very useful and explanation. Your post is extremely incredible. as we provide Used Acura Transmission at affordable prices. for more info visit our website.

    ReplyDelete
  6. This is very educational content and written well for a change. It's nice to see that some people still understand how to write a quality post.! Best Ding Repair San Mateo, California service provider.

    ReplyDelete
  7. After a long time, I read a very beautiful and very important article that I enjoyed reading. I have found that this article has many important points, I sincerely thank the admin of this website for sharing it. Best Auto glass soldotna service provider.

    ReplyDelete
  8. It's very nice of you to share your knowledge through posts. I love to read stories about your experiences. They're very useful and interesting. I am excited to read the next posts. I'm so grateful for all that you've done. Keep plugging. Many viewers like me fancy your writing. Thank you for sharing precious information with us. Best Paintless Dent Removal Cheyenne service provider

    ReplyDelete
  9. It’s great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same out of date rehashed material. Fantastic read. Best brake pad replacement service provider

    ReplyDelete
  10. Hey what a brilliant post I have come across and believe me I have been searching out for this similar kind of post for past a week and hardly came across this. Thank you very much and will look for more postings from you Best Auto Glass replacement Cheyenne service provider.

    ReplyDelete


  11. Hey friend, it is very well written article, thank you for the valuable and useful information you provide in this post. Keep up the good work! FYI, please check these depression, stress and anxiety related articles.
    Federal Bank Signet Credit Card 2021 Review , The High Five Habit Free pdf Download , Sadhguru Karma Book PDF Download

    ReplyDelete