{"id":84984,"date":"2023-06-12T17:03:22","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T00:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=84984"},"modified":"2025-03-19T19:36:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:36:52","slug":"how-far-can-you-drive-on-a-flat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-far-can-you-drive-on-a-flat\/","title":{"rendered":"How Far Can You Drive on a Flat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n

Vehicle tires significantly improve a vehicle’s ride quality and traction. When tires are flat, your rim will sit on the ground, potentially damaging your wheel and suspension, and making your ride much harsher. Having a flat tire is also a major threat to your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, you should pull over as soon as you realize your tires are flat. Driving flat puts you at risk of running into an accident because your vehicle’s braking and handling ability will be greatly reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving any distance with a flat also puts your tire at risk of being damaged because the tire is pinched between the rim and the road, tearing the tire’s interior liner, and preventing the tire from being repaired. Only drive on a flat tire to avoid danger, such as when you’re driving on a high-speed road without a shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n