The short answer is no, it’s not safe to drive with a nail in the tire. As soon as any kind of foreign object gets into your tyre, the chances of a tire blowout skyrocket. It is possible that the nail punctured the tire, allowing air to escape. If you’re driving at speed with a tire that’s depressurized, that tire can deflate, cause an explosion, and cause you to lose control of the vehicle. On the highway, that can lead to a dangerous collision.
Of course, that’s the worst case scenario. On the other hand, the nail in your tire may not cause any damage. It is likely that the nail has entered the trench on its own so that it physically obstructs the escape of air. If this happens to your tyres, it’s unlikely you’ll notice anything out of the ordinary, as the tires and vehicle are in good working order.
However, friendly nails may not be friendly for long. If the stud is out of place in your tire, it can create a small gap for air to leak, again greatly increasing the chance of a tire blowout. That’s why it’s important that as soon as you notice a nail in your tire, you should take your vehicle or tire into a shop to have it checked.
You may be wondering, how do you notice a nail in your tire?
Chances are it will be present to you inconveniently. You will step out of your car and notice that one of your tires is about to run out of air, or that one of your tires is flat while driving. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot the nail in the tire before it gets damaged. Checking your tires regularly can help you spot problems – a good time to do so is in time. car wash when you got up close and personal with the wheel. Nails are relatively easy on the eyes if you’re looking for it. It only takes a glance to see anything shiny peeking out from the black rubber. And if you’re not observant during the car wash, a tire check is a good thing to add to your trip checklist.
Finally, how do you troubleshoot?
For repair, the solution can be as simple as the tire shop removing the nail and patching the tire. However, it is also more likely that the nail has caused enough damage to the tire that repair is not an option, especially if there is damage to the sidewalls. In this case, you will need a new tire. Depending on the wear on your current set of wheels, it is recommended that you change the tire on the other end of the axle, so that you achieve even tire wear. Tire manufacturers say you only need to change one tire if the others are almost empty. IIf your other tires have lost less than 4/32 of their original tread depth, you can replace only one tire.
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