Flat tire in driveway - can I drive it to the store to put air in it?

Question:
I just noticed that the front left tire of my car is nearly flat. The store is about 7 miles from my house. Is it safe for me to drive it there to put air in it? If not, is there something else I can do?

Answers:

I'M at fault!?! Car accident?

No. You will destroy it.

How to make driving in the sun easier?

NO..do not drive on the tire...you will ruin the sidewall and have to replace it...put the spare on...or call a friend to come and get you and the flat and take it to have it repaired. Flat repair should be less than 20 dollars

Driving with foot resting on clutch?

No, you will damage your tyre beyond repair. Put on the spare and then go to have the tyre checked

Does anyone know how to find statistics on things that are safer than others?

No, you should not drive this car like this. It would be dangerous, illegal and would ruin the tyre and wheel. Can't you change it for the spare?

Why hasnt the isle of man got any speed limits?

DO NOT DRIVE IT!
it will more expensive to fix.
just go get a can of fix a flat put it in it and you may not even need another tire.

Is that possible to check if u r full stop or half stop from outside your car?

all depends on how flat it is. it might be better to put the spare on. Do not use fix a flat the people at the tire store hate the stuff.

What is the most dangerous humans on the planet?

No, you will damage the tire. Put on the spare or have someone drive you and get a can of fix-a-flat.

How do pothole's apear in some roads overnight?

you can go to the store to put air in it if its semi flat if its totaly flat don't drive will ruin the rims of the car real expensive . But first check to see if it is punctured like a nail in it because if it is going to be flat again real soon and you will need to buy a new one. If you are afraid of driving on it can add some air with a pump if you have one or put on a spare if you have one..

Can drowsy drivers be as dangerous to the road as drunk drivers?

You may make it without damaging the tyre, but 7 miles is quite a way to drive if it is almost completely flat and the likelihood is that you will damage the tyre. The risk is that a few weeks later the damage may cause the tyre to burst whilst you are travelling at high speed!

How can i make my turn signals flash fast?


Do you not belong to an automobile rescue service, who will come and fix it. If not, one of your neighbours is bound to have a manual foot pump.

DWI penalty, your opinion?

Dont drive it will ruin the tre. If you cant take it off your self ask some one . If you belong to AA A they will come .If not nows a good time to join.

In the movies where there's a bomb and they turn on the car and it explodes. Help!?

Do not drive on the tire. You need to put on your spare tire and take the tire in to a shop. If you take it to the store where you purchased the tire they may patch it for free. Also, Les Schwab tire centers patch for free, if there are some in your area. Good luck!

Do Cali Drivers ever say "oh shoot, I'll have to TURN AROUND", or does insurance cover wrecks on missed turns?

No. After you get it repaired, go and get a can of fix-a-flat and keep in you car, so that when this happens again, you can drive somewhere to get it repaired.

Where do i find a device to put on teens car that tells how he is driving car?

no call someone to come to fix it or do it your self.

Elderly drivers!!?

No! learn how to change a tire yourself. or get someone to do it for you. If the car is on an incline you need to get someone else to change it. You to chock the wheel so it won't roll off the jack. Mainly carefull and learn how first. Be safe.

Why is there a law requiring seat belts but none in most states requiring motorcycle helmets?

No... unless you've determined to replace the rim as well.
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