What happens if I drive with a flat tire?

Make sure you know how to change a tire and have the right tools with you at all times.

A flat tire can happen any day, any time. However, knowing how to react to this situation is the most important thing to be able to solve the problem and not affect other elements of the vehicle.

All vehicles must have a spare tire and the necessary tool to replace a flat tire with a spare. Luckily, changing a tire is not that difficult. You just need to always have the necessary tools in the car and know the procedure.

Here are the tools you need:

– Jack to lift the car

- Wrench or cross

- Fully inflated spare tire

If, unfortunately, you don't have a spare or don't drive with a flat tire, for example, you can make the tire unusable and even damage the rim.

What happens if I drive with a flat tire?

Shred the tire. If it was punctured cleanly, it can be repaired and used for the next few miles. If you drive it for a long period of time, it will be unusable, no matter the puncture.

Damage the wheel. Without air to protect the wheel from the ground it will sit directly on the pavement and can bend or crack. This can damage wheel studs, brakes, suspension, and fenders.

Endanger yourself and others. They are designed to give you the necessary control over your car. Without one of these tires, the entire driving experience is affected and essentially disabled.

So make sure you know how to change a tire and have the tools you need in the event of a puncture in the middle of the road or off-road.

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