The nail is stuck and I can't get it out without using some force. I can hear air leaking out when I try to take it out. Can I drive it a few miles to get it repaired?
2007-07-22 13:37:03 · 16 answers · asked by Patrick W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sure you can drive a few miles to get it repaired. They can put a patch on it after removing the nail and this should only cost you about $8.00.
2007-07-22 13:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jill S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is enough air in it do drive, and keep the wheel itself well off the ground, then drive slowly . If you have a can of flat-fix, or some other brand name, you can use that as a temporary fix and it will get you to a service station.
You did not say where the nail is located, so it is not clear if the tire can be fixed or not.
If the nail is through the tread, which is most often, then it can
usually be patched.
If you have a puncture/nail/hole through the sidewall, then the tire can not be patched. Depending on the damage the service shop finds when they examine your tire , they may say you can put in a tube, but usually they will recommend you replace the tire.
You might also look for purchase receipts....perhaps the tire is fairly new, and you have a road hazard warranty. If so, you will pay only for the amount of tread wear, and they will replace the tire..
2007-07-22 20:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not too far and not over 25-35 mph. Longer distance or higher speed is gonna ruin the tire for sure, and it could blow out. I'd rather see you change it for the spare so the nail doesn't tear up the inside or the side wall of the tire. Then get it to a tire store to get fixed. If it's a tubeless tire ( it will say so in small print on the side wall fo the tire) I always carry a plug kit with me. You get them at the auto parts store. You pull the nail out (if it's on the tread, forget it if it's in the side wall, that tire would be ruined) then you run a small rat tailed file that comes with the kit, in and out of the hole a few times, then using the other tool you put some of the glue from the kit onto the plug and insert it into the hole, twist and pull out the tool, leaving the plug in the tire. re inflate the tire to proper pressure and drive it to get it fixed(I've driven 50-60 miles at highway speeds to get to a place of repair and not had any troble with the plug leaking)
2007-07-22 20:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nails in the outside tead blocks should not be repaired. This should be determined by the tire professional. Next thing if this car is driven at high speeds. Like ZR or XR rated tires Sports Cars Corvettes Vipers or my GTO repairing can affect the high speed performance. Heavy weight like comercial trucks trailer towing do not repair. If necessary replace a set if all tires are less than 20% tread left. Those small contacts to the ground is all the control you have. Yes you can drive it to be repaired "Carefully Please"
2007-07-22 20:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how fast it's leaking air. I would think a few miles to the repair station should be ok, but you should leave the nail in the tire and let the mecahnic remove it. Check the pressure first.
2007-07-22 20:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get it patched pretty much any place. Once I drove through a bunch of nails on the highway, I had like 20 in my tires and I got the holes patched and it held up pretty well! You can drive a few miles to get it repaired, definently don't take it out yourself !
2007-07-22 20:41:16 · answer #6 · answered by Rain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave now and head to a tire repair shop before all the air leaks out and you end up having to put the spare on.
2007-07-22 20:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if theres enough air in the tire u can. u can try tire sealent, which will inflate the tire n seal around the nail so u can drive on it for a few kilometers n get it repaired. or put the spare on n get the other tire repaired
2007-07-22 20:42:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to drive it a few miles. If its really low then go to a store and get some Fix-a-flat. Then take it to a tire shop. They should be able to patch it up for about 20 bucks or get you a new tire. Good luck!
2007-07-22 20:46:35 · answer #9 · answered by fairygirl2182 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the nail is not in the wall of the tire you can get it patched at a shop. If it's in the wall you're going to have to buy a new tire.
2007-07-22 20:46:20 · answer #10 · answered by operation_toothpaste 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋