What to do if you have a rubber nail?

It happens to all of us. You see that little spot coming out or you hear the
sound of the air coming out of the pricked rubber. Maybe you’re in this situation
right now. But before you get desperate, answer yourself to the following
questions. You could be back on the road sooner than you think!
What area of the tire is the nail?
If it’s towards the center, the tire can be patched. If it is along the outside of the tire
or on the sides, the hole must be clogged and the rubber changed.
Is there anything leaking from the sting?
If nothing comes out of the sting or if the leak is minor, it should be okay to drive a
short distance to a repair shop or a vulcanizer. If the air leakage is major, it is not
recommended to drive.
You can check this by putting a finger on the sting to feel the air. If you’re
at home, spray soapy water around the nail and if it makes bubbles, it means the air
comes out. If you can actually hear the leak, the tire won’t last long enough to
drive. Anyway, don’t remove the rod until you reach a vulcanization.
Did you make up?
If the wheel looks like it’s gone, it means you’ve made up and you shouldn’t be
driving. Driving with a full feather will damage the inside and a replacing is
needed. If you have a spare wheel, change the tire and take the drilled one to a
vulcanization for repair or replacement.
If your car is equipped with tire resistant to feather or runflat, you may not notice
that it has lost all air pressure, since these types of tires are made to support the
weight of the vehicle in the situation of a puncture or damage. It’s okay to drive
with tires like that.
They have side walls that allow you to continue driving, with or without the air
pressure in them. Depending on the tire, you will be able to drive around 100 km at
a speed of 80 km/h. You need to consult the specifications on the tire for the exact
distance and speed.

How long can I drive with a doughnut spare wheel or a mini reserve?

They are exclusively used to take you to the nearest service or vulcanization.
Check the owner’s manual or the markings on the doughnut reserve. In general,
you will be able to drive around 100 km at a maximum of 80 km/h.

How long can I drive with a normal-sized spare tire?

Such a reserve mimics the size of normal tires. In general, you see this type of
tire in sports vehicles or older cars. You can drive as fast and as far a you want, but
you’ll want to get your original back as quickly as possible. The reserve will not
synchronize with the other three wheels, resulting in a difficult road to handle.

Can the sting caused by the nail be repaired?

If it is a normal tire, any puncture can be repaired if it is not in the area of the
side walls or on the outside, and if it has a diameter of less than 0.5 cm. Wider
holes or cuts cannot be repaired.

Can I fix it myself?

 The repair consists of clogging and patching the hole both on the inside and
outside of thetire. That involves removing the wheel from the vehicle and the tire
from the wheel. Because of the work done and the need for special tools, patching
a tire is good to be left in the hands of a professional. Fortunately, this service is
relatively inexpensive to any vulcanization.

Is it necessary to replace the rubber?

If it’s been patched before, it needs to be replaced. Any rubber less than 6 mm
deep should be replaced.

Are the tires under warranty?

A short answer? Not. However, there are services similar to a guarantee, such as
tire insurance or even Casco. A tire insurance policy is offered to new cars, so you
should have documents indicating coverage.

How can I prepare for such a situation?

Maybe you’re here to prepare for a potential future situation. Well done to
you! Before you get stuck with a nail in yourtire, make sure you have a spare
wheel. Every time you take your car to a service station, make sure the air pressure
in the spare wheel is checked.