What To Do With A Nail In Your Tire

So, you’re driving through town and you travel over a rough patch of road and one of your tires starts to feel a little weird. You get out of your car to inspect your tire and sure enough, you have a nail embedded in the rubber.

To help Indianapolis, Fishers, and Speedway drivers learn more about what they can do if they find a nail in their tire, we’ve brought you this guide. Keep reading to learn the steps you can take and what our tire shop at Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet can do to get you back on the road.

 

STEP 1: INSPECT YOUR TIRES AND CHECK YOUR PRESSURE 

After you’ve encountered a flat tire, it’s always a good idea to check your tires to for any extra damage. Most importantly though, it’s a very good idea to check your tire pressure before you go anywhere. Knowing your tire pressure is important for knowing if your car is good to drive to the shop or if you need a spare.

Depending on the tire as well as the way your tire has been punctured, you may not need to use a spare. Sometimes, your tire may be able to retain enough air for you to drive on it long enough to bring it to a mechanic. If this is the case though, don’t wait before visiting a service center, eventually your tire will run out of air and you may cause additional damage.

 

STEP 2: VISIT A SERVICE CENTER

Once you’ve brought your car in for service, a technician will inspect your tire to make a clear assessment of the damage to your tread. In many cases, a service technician will be able to repair the tire tread and prevent you from having to replace the tire in full.

Factors that may come into play when dealing with tire damage is considering whether or not the sidewall has been damaged at all. If the nail has punctured your tire in the tread and is embedded in it, fixing your tire is fairly easy. If your sidewall is punctured in any way though, your tire’s structure will have been damaged too extensively to properly mend.

 

STEP 3: HAVE YOUR TIRES REPLACED 

In the event that your puncture can’t be mended through a simple restoration process, you’re going to need to have it replaced. This is needed if the puncture is just too big or the structure of the tire itself is just too damaged.

If you’re looking to shop for tires yourself, it’s a good idea to consider the size of the tire needed for your vehicle. Take a look at your owner’s manual to learn the type of tire that your vehicle needs.

 

SCHEDULE TIRE SERVICE AT OUR DEALERSHIP

Do you have a puncture in your tire that needs to be fixed? Come visit our service center at Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet and we’ll make sure your tires are brought back into great condition. If you’re in the Indianapolis, Fishers, or Speedway areas,  schedule a service appointment with us online or over the phone today.