Can You Drive with a Nail in Your Tire?

If you have found a nail in your tire, you may wonder what your next step is. The answer there honestly depends. If the puncture made by the nail is small and not a lot of air is leaking out, you can drive with the tire. While this is the case, you can only drive on a tire with a nail in it for a short stretch. You definitely will not want to go on for weeks and months with a nail in your tire.

If the puncture is too large and your tire is completely flat, of course, you will not be able to drive on it, and you will need to call for a tow.

Whether your tire has a slow or fast leak, the appropriate course of action will entail bringing your vehicle in for service attention. When you schedule an appointment and bring your vehicle in, our team will take a look at your tire and evaluate the size of the leak. Depending on the size of the leak, you may be able to get by with just a patch.

If you have a large leak in your tire, you will need to replace either two tires or all four. This will, of course, provide you with the proper air pressure level across your vehicle, but it will also ensure you have adequate traction as you get behind the wheel, turn the key, and hit the gas pedal.

Whether you need tire service today, tomorrow, or years down the line, we are here to assist at our service facility. Each of our service technicians is highly experienced and trained. Additionally, we handle tire service regularly. So, when you schedule an appointment and bring your vehicle in, you can trust it is in great hands.