What To Do If There’s A Nail In Your Tire: Tire Repair At V&F Auto
Tires can become damaged without the driver’s knowledge. The most common tire damages are caused by cuts, punctures, and impact— in the image at right, you can see a test we performed after a customer reported having a nail in their tire. In this article, we’ll talk about common tire damages and share a few tips for avoiding a repair in the first place.
Repairing Tire Cuts
Cuts are tears in your tire tread. Cuts are usually caused by potholes, curbs, protruding bodywork parts, or sharp objects in the road like stones or glass. The best way to avoid these is to steer clear of rough or unpaved roads. If you have to take an unpaved road, avoid driving aggressively. If you discover a cut on the tire surface, get your tires checked by a technician immediately.Patching Tire Punctures... Like A Nail In Your Tire
Punctures result from sharp objects on the road like screws, nails, or glass which create a hole in the tire like the one pictured above. Punctures typically damage both the tread and the inner liner causing the tire to lose pressure. If you notice that one or more of your tires continuously loses pressure, or you discover a sharp object stuck in the tread, you should call your mechanic immediately. Driving on an under-inflated tire may be unsafe— and doing so can damage peripheral auto parts.Inspecting Impact Damage
Impact breaks are the most preventable kind of damage. They’re usually caused by driving over objects – like curbs or speed bumps – at excessive speed or simply at the wrong angle. This stresses the tire carcass and can cause individual cords to break. A visible bulge on the tire sidewall indicates that the cords inside the carcass have been destroyed and should be addressed immediately. Damages to the sidewall of a tire are very dangerous and increase the risk of tire failure while driving.Tire Repair At V&F
The best way to avoid each of these issues to drive carefully. Take care to avoid potholes and obstructions and, if you do have to drive over an obstacle, approach it with caution. Slow down your speed and drive around it, or drive over at an obtuse angle. You should also check your tires regularly for exterior damage such as cuts, cracks, or bulges. If you do discover damage, have the tire examined by a tire service professional, like the team at V&F Auto. At V&F we offer:- Tire Sales
- Tire Installations
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Balancing
- Tire Replacement
- Wheel Alignment
- Tire Air Pressure Checks
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Repair & Service
For more information on tire safety and maintenance, check out this blog article on tire safety tips..