294 Vehicle Care
Tire Chains
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving,
especially if the tires are maintained properly. If
air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to
leak out slowly. See Tires 0 276 for additional
information. But if there ever is a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect and what to
do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop, well
off the road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts
much like a skid and may require the same
correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the
vehicle. It may be very bumpy and noisy. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible.
The vehicle has no spare tire, no tire changing
equipment, and no place to store a tire.
If the vehicle has self-sealing tires, see Self-
Sealing Tires 0 278. Tread punctures typically
will not cause tires to lose air. However, if the
vehicle does get a flat tire, there is no spare tire,
tire changing equipment, or place to store a tire.
Contact Roadside Assistance for help.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place, well
off the road, if possible. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers
0 118.
Notice
The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Notice
If the vehicle is equipped with tire size 265/
50R20, use tire winter traction devices only
where legal and only when necessary. Only
use textile traction devices, such as tire snow
socks, that are the proper size for the tires.
Traction devices must be installed only on
the tires of the drive axle. Drive slowly and
follow the traction device manufacturer’s
instructions. Driving too fast or spinning the
wheels can damage the traction device.
{ Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent
damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it
has been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a blowout
and a serious crash resulting in death or
injury. Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that
has been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat. Have your dealer or an
authorized tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as possible.
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